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Thank You for Sharing Love and Kindness

You filled our hallways (and our hearts!) with love and kindness this Valentine’s Day, but the true impact will last much longer. The hope and encouragement you provided will inspire individuals, families and communities for years to come.

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Thank you for sharing such beautiful sentiments and showing our students — and all of our immigrant neighbors and friends across the country — they are valued and loved, that their contributions to our country are important, and that they belong!

From across the country and around the globe you sent in HUNDREDS of messages and showed us that empathy and kindness are universal.

Take a peek below or on our Instagram for examples of the wonderful messages we received.

Two Valentines hanging on a wall with messages in Spanish.

A Valentine that reads, "You guys have been the best friends throughout middle school. If I was never friends with you guys, I don't think I would have made it."

A Valentine that reads, "I am so proud of you! Proud that you are studying, working, raising a family, and being kind to your neighbors. Everything you do here."

A cardboard sign that says, "Thank you to healthcare workers from Haiti who took loving care of my parents."

A Valentine that reads, "Your presence makes the world brighter. You are not alone. You are surrounded by caring hearts!"

A Valentine with a message in French. "Prezans ou fe mond lon pi klere! bon fet sen volanten."

A Valentine that reads, "your courage brought you h ere. Your determination will take you far!"

A valentine that reads, "So honored that I can be your teacher!"

A Valentine that says, "Thank you for the languages you carry, the traditions you keep, the food and art you share — each one a bright new widening of America's tapestry."

Four Valentine hearts hanging on a string in front of a window.

A Valentine that says, "immigrants are the heart and soul of America. This country is better from the hard work, innovation, and the addition of so many cultures. We are better together."

A Valentine that says, "We’re so very honored and happy to have you as our neighbors.

A Valentine that says, "I only have pies for you."

A Valentine that says, "to someone special. Happy Valentine's Day! Remember you are welcome here and you are loved."

A Valentine that says, "Know you are loved, admired, and adored! Know you have so much to give to this world Know that you are here And we are so glad!"

A Valentine that says, "I am a former I.L.C. volunteer. I have nothing but good things to say about all of you. You are hard-working, kind, respectful, and deserve so much love."

A Valentine that says, "Let's fill in the blank and spread it over the world. Happy Valentine's Day!"

A Valentine that says, "The cultural diversity of this country is one of its greatest strengths. Happy Valentine's Day to all the immigrants who make us brighter & better!"

A Valentine that says, "if you've crossed borders, I see you in the effort and the way you keep going. You are loved and you are welcome. You belong. x.o.x.o

A Valentine that says, "Divided we fall, together we're united." From Christian at Burlington High School. Location: My heart.

A Valentine that reads, "Happy Valentine's Day! You are so loved and welcome here. May your home be filled with joy and happiness today!"

Thirty two Valentine cards hanging in front of a shelf.

A Valentine that reads, "your courage brought you here. Your heart will carry you forward."

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