24570
Students impacted:
Gesture of kindness
1025
Students Impacted:
Leadership Program
1060
Events
285
Volunteers
2
Communities
ABOUT US
Kontagious is here to inspire ordinary people to embrace a lifestyle of intentional kindness towards those outside their own culture, creating a welcoming, home away from home for those who are new to our cities — it all begins with a smile.
We believe that intentional kindness becomes the hope and light needed to open our communities towards the needs of families relocating across the globe. Kontagious uses unconventional and entrepreneurial approaches to encourage the immigrant to assimilate into the multicultural mosaic of lives found in our communities. We are developing technologies, incubating new startup opportunities, creating space for art and music, as well as enriching marriage and family life in our cities. We strive to impact those around us with love and simple acts of kindness to lead our communities to new waves of inclusion. This is Kontagious.
UPCOMING EVENTS.
November 1st, 2025 12:00 PM (Noon).Meet: 12:05 PM at MLK.The ultimate beach adventure is here! We invite you to join us for a fun afternoon of sun, sand, and exploration at an incredible beach between Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay.
Thursday, November 27, 2025Location is TBDKontagious is sincerely grateful for your interest in hosting an international student this Thanksgiving. By opening your home, you’re offering students a meaningful opportunity to experience one of America’s most cherished traditions — a time of gratitude, connection, and belonging.
Thursday, November 27, 2025Location is TBDExperiencing American Culture: Thanksgiving
Friday, December 19, 2025The cozy home of CathyJoin us for the Kontagious Annual Christmas Celebration — a joyful evening designed especially for SJSU and Santa Clara University students to experience the warmth, wonder, and fun of the Christmas season.
SJSU Airport Pick up Jan 1 - Jan 19thSCU Airport Pick up Jan 2026If you’ve been accepted to San Jose State University (SJSU) or Santa Clara University (SCU), we’re here to make your arrival in San Jose stress-free.
Feb 19, 2026 / California. Start time 7 AMLovers PointJoin Us at Lover's Point, Monterey Bay! Come enjoy a beautiful California morning at the stunning beaches of Monterey Bay! This will be a unique opportunity to connect, enjoy one another's company, and spend a relaxing morning by the ocean. Event tag – Beach day
August 21th to 23th, 2026Lake Tahoe, NevadaKontagious' annual Tahoe leadership training camp is a fun and nurturing three-day conference designed to recruit 20-30 students for focused leadership development. Event Tag: Tahoe
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