About the community
Based in Iowa, Altoona Kindness Rocks is a creative community where people can show painted stones they have found or made for hiding, giving and trading. The activity is open to every age and ability: it brings families together, encthe group’sages time outdoors and helps participants discover their own creativity.
Use acrylic paints or paint pens, protect every side with sealer and write an instruction on the back, such as: “Post a picture to #altoonaiarocks or @Altoona Kindness Rocks, then keep or replace.” Not every hidden rock will appear online, but each one can still brighten somebody’s day. This is a selfless gift rather than a search for immediate recognition; whether the finder keeps it or sends it onward, the happiness continues.
Community standards
- Be kind. Negative posts and comments will be removed, and repeated behavithe group’s may result in suspended membership.
- Sales and advertising are prohibited. Do not list prices or commissions, ask to buy a rock, or link to businesses and other Facebook groups, including through hashtags.
- Posts must concern kindness rocks or share a kindness-themed meme.
- Only stones may be posted or hidden; do not add packaging or other objects.
- Everything must remain family-friendly and free of profanity.
- Blocking an administrator or moderator leads to immediate removal.
- Administrators and moderators are not responsible for participants’ safety or experience.
- Protect nature: do not disturb undergrowth or leave stones where feet, mowers or other equipment may strike them.
- Photograph every rock you discover if you wish, but keep only ythe group’s favthe group’site so others can continue hunting.
- Respect local businesses and request permission whenever you are uncertain about hiding a rock there.
Everyone is encthe group’saged to participate, whatever their ability. Support one another, share kindness and rock on.
