When we created Old Pal, it was never just about flower. Sure, the plant brings joy, but what really lights us up is what happens around it—the conversations, the laughter, the feeling of belonging. Cannabis has always been a connector, and so has Old Pal.
That spirit of connection is what “Legalize Humanity” is all about. We believe in championing kindness, celebrating our shared humanity, and showing up for each other in ways both big and small. Because when people feel supported, whole communities thrive.
So what does legalizing humanity look like in everyday life? It’s not abstract. It’s practical. It’s those daily choices that remind us we’re all part of the same patchwork. Below, we’ve gathered some ways to better your community.
Lend a Hand, No Matter How Small
Think about the last time someone helped you when you weren’t expecting it. Maybe a stranger held open the door when your arms were full, or a neighbor shoveled your sidewalk before you even noticed it snowed. Those moments stick with you not because they’re grand gestures, but because they remind you that people care.
Being a good neighbor doesn’t require a heroic effort. It could mean offering to babysit so your friend can finally have a night out, or picking up extra groceries for someone who doesn’t drive. It could even be as simple as texting, “Hey, thinking about you today.”
The ripple effect is real. One act of kindness makes the next one more likely. Before you know it, you’ve got a neighborhood that looks out for each other, instead of everyone rushing past with headphones on. That’s humanity in action.
Create Spaces for Connection
We all know how easy it is to feel disconnected in today’s world. Even when we’re surrounded by people, we can feel alone. Creating space for real connection doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s just about inviting people in.
Throw a potluck. Roll one up and invite a new friend to share it. Host a backyard jam session or organize a casual hike. It doesn’t have to be a perfect event, the point is in showing up and making room.
One of our favorite Old Pal stories came from a fan who told us she started a “joint circle” in her neighborhood park during the pandemic. Every Friday, whoever showed up shared what they brought—music, snacks, a blanket, a story, or just themselves. Everyone puffed their own doob, but it was the perfect way to connect (at a distance!).
Friendships grew, job leads were passed around, and people who might never have crossed paths found themselves laughing together under the same sky.
That’s the magic of connection: once the door’s open, community rushes in.
Listen Deeply & Learn Widely
Listening is underrated. In a world where everyone wants to be heard, slowing down to truly listen is an act of love.
Maybe that looks like sitting with your immigrant neighbor and asking about the food they grew up with. Maybe it’s attending a cultural festival, or joining a book club that reads authors from communities different than your own. Listening broadens us and shifts our perspective, building empathy where assumptions might otherwise come up.
And let’s be honest, it’s not always comfortable. Sometimes you’ll hear stories that challenge what you thought you knew. But that’s the point. Growth isn’t supposed to be cozy. It’s supposed to wake us up, to remind us that other people’s experiences are just as real, valid, and valuable as our own.
Support Where You Can
Money may not buy happiness, but it can keep the lights on at the community center, fund an afterschool program, or help a refugee family find their footing. Supporting your community doesn’t have to mean writing a huge check. Contributing what you can, where you can really does make a big difference.
If you’re trying to figure out where to start, think small business first: the local coffee shop, the family-run grocery, the independent bookstore. Every dollar spent there bounces back into your community, instead of vanishing into a corporate machine.
If cash is tight, give your time. Volunteer at the food bank. Teach a free workshop. Offer your skills—graphic design, gardening, tutoring—to someone who needs them. Often, the most valuable thing you can share is yourself.
Or get hyper-local. Think of the elderly woman who loves to feed the stray cats in the neighborhood. Dropping off a few cans of food to contribute to her cause would definitely put a smile on her face. And probably yours, too.
Share What You Love
What makes a community feel alive is found in so many avenues. It’s found in joy, creativity, and play.
If you paint, offer to lead a free workshop for kids. If you sing, bring your guitar to the block party. If you grow tomatoes, share them with your neighbors. These might sound small, but they feed the soul.
If you and your friends are artsy, host a “garage gallery” at one of your homes. Local artists can hang their work and neighbors are invited to check out the art. It’s casual, joyful, and completely unpretentious. The art is good, the laughs are better, and bonus if there’s a little Old Pal flower available to share!
Joy shared is joy multiplied.
Practice Everyday Generosity
Generosity doesn’t have to come wrapped in a bow. It’s the extra soup you make and leave on a sick friend’s porch. It’s leaving cold water out for delivery drivers on a scorching day. It’s paying forward a coffee or sliding a few bucks into a community fridge.
These things may feel small, but to the person on the receiving end, they’re enormous. Everyday generosity says, “I see you. You matter.” And in a world that often makes us feel invisible, that recognition is priceless.
Old Pal’s Commitment
When we created Old Pal, it was always about more than just the flower. It was about bringing people together over a shared love of the plant and creating real human connection.
That message still rings true today. We’re a community of diverse folks from all walks of life, united by a simple mission: to spread positivity, foster connection, and champion a little more humanity in the world.
To support this initiative, we’re making a donation to RAICES, which supports immigrants impacted by current events & will donate $5 of every Legalize Humanity item sold on OldPalProvisions.com
