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Career Readiness

Classic Kynd Kit

Let's Start Volunteering!

There are step-by-step directions below to complete your Kynd Kit. If you have any questions during your build, there is a live chat in the corner of the screen.

You can also email us by clicking the button below.
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Decorate the Plastic Bag

Decorate the plastic bag. This is what the final kit is distributed in, make this fun and colorful for the recipient to open. 

Write a Note to the Recipient and Decorate the Envelope

Use the enclosed materials to write a card and decorate the envelope. Express your encouragement and include a hopeful message.

Surprise Kyndness

Decorate the outside of the journal with a picture or uplifting message. Use random pages in the journal to write short uplifting messages, draw small colorful images, or create fun writing prompts for the recipient.

Uplifting Self Image

Decorate the back of the mirror with an uplifting message the recipient will see each time they use it. 

Make Interview Prep Flashcards

Write common interview questions on the front of the index cards. On the back of the cards, write common or suggested responses to these questions.

Interview Prep Workbook

Go through the workbook and add your answers and advice where you can.

Optional Clothing Donation

Your completed Career Readiness Kits will be delivered to Dress for Success locations around the country.
 
The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
 
You can add clothing donations to your kit when it is returned, and they will be delivered to Dress for Success along with your kit.
 
CLOTHING ACCEPTED
 
  • Interview appropriate business suits and blouses
  • Business separates including skirts, dresses, blazers, slacks and jackets
  • Work appropriate shoes
  • Jewelry, scarves, and belts
  • Work appropriate handbags, purses, briefcases or portfolios
 
CLOTHING NOT ACCEPTED
 
  • Anything older than 5 years
  • Clothes and shoes that are out of season
  • Undergarments (we accept monetary donations to purchase these items)
  • Casual clothing (t-shirts, shorts, capris, denim, pajamas, workout attire etc.)
  • Items that are worn out, dirty, or need repair

Pack the Kit

  • Pack all of the materials into the decorated plastic bag and put it back into the original box.
  • Please only include items that are UNOPENED and UNUSED
  • Add any optional items you would like.
  • Interview clothing 
  • Hygiene items 
  • Gum/mints
  • Self care items

Items not to include:

  • Perishable items
  • Sharp objects
  • Nut food products
  • Religious or political items

Register Your Kit and Follow It's Journey

Delivery Options

  • Deliver your completed kit to a local Dress for Success location. 

OR

  • Return your completed kit to be distributed to Dress for Success.

Thank You for Volunteering!

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Dollars for Doers​

If your company offers a Dollars for Doers program, you can submit the time you spent building your Kynd Kit to benefit Project Helping.

Official Name: Project Helping

Website: ProjectHelping.org

EIN/Tax ID: 45-2442366

Nonprofit Classification: 501(c)(3)

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