The Assignment

Some assignments change the world. Some change one person’s day.

In Loving Memory of Janie Aleman

Her kindness became the inspiration. Her legacy became the assignment.

Inspired by the kindness, compassion, music, laughter, and hula dancing of Juanita Maria “Janie” Aleman, affectionately known as Kala Sunshine.

The Assignment exists to remind forgotten people that they are seen, valued, and loved through acts of kindness tailored to the person — whether flowers, stuffed animals, a visit, a conversation, or simply showing up.

Mission

Because no one should feel forgotten.

What began with discarded flowers has grown into something much larger.

The Assignment is not limited to flowers. Flowers are simply how the story began.

The real mission is reminding people that they matter.

Not everything that’s damaged is meant to be discarded.

Our Story

How It Began

Read the complete story behind The Assignment directly below, or open it full screen.

Get Involved

You don’t need permission to be kind.

Whether you donate flowers, stuffed animals, supplies, funds, volunteer your time, help make deliveries, or simply begin your own assignment, you can help carry the mission forward.

01

Donate Flowers

Fresh flowers or flowers that would otherwise be discarded can become moments of hope.

02

Donate Stuffed Animals

New stuffed animals may help future outreach to children’s hospitals and children facing difficult seasons.

03

Donate Funds

Financial gifts help purchase flowers, supplies, fuel, buckets, ribbon, vases, and future mission needs.

04

Volunteer

Help gather flowers, arrange bouquets, make deliveries, or visit someone who needs encouragement.

05

Help Deliver

Sometimes the greatest need is simply someone willing to show up and carry kindness through the door.

06

Start Your Own Assignment

You do not need flowers to begin. Notice someone forgotten, then remind them they matter.

The Creed

This is the assignment.

This isn’t publicity.

This isn’t performance.

This is presence.

We notice.

We show up.

We remind people they matter.

Then we move on to the next assignment.

Contact

Start an assignment.

Want to help, partner, donate flowers or stuffed animals, support the mission, invite The Assignment to a facility, or simply ask a question?

Reach out directly.

Carlos Aleman, Jr.

Founder, The Assignment

Email
noothercan@gmail.com

Phone
(210) 300-7159

Blog
LifeIsAStorm.com

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Dedicated With Love

Janie Aleman

Inspired by the life, kindness, compassion, music, laughter, and hula dancing of Juanita Maria “Janie” Aleman, affectionately known as Kala Sunshine.

Her kindness became the inspiration. Her legacy became the assignment.