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Homeless Comfort Kit

Kynd Kit Max

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Completed Kynd Kits go all over the world. As you customize your kit, please refrain from using any religion or political content.

Write a Note to the Recipient

1. Find the following items:
  • Blank card and matching envelope
  • Enclosed materials such as crayons, markers, stickers, etc.
2. Write your letter and decorate the envelope.
  • Use the enclosed materials to write a letter and decorate the envelope.
    • Express your encouragement and include a hopeful message.
      • Helpful Tips:
        • Do not include a date or year on the letter.
        • Avoid politics completely and religion in excess.
        • Use appropriate humor

* Can’t think of what to write, draw a picture!

3. Put the completed card in the envelope you decorated. 
  • Include the Kynd Code sheet with the card
  • Please DO NOT lick the envelope shut

Decorate the Canvas Tote

*We are currently transitioning from this activity. If you do not have these items, please skip this step.
1. Find the following items:
  • Canvas Tote
  • Markers
2. Decorate the canvas tote:
  • Use the enclosed markers to decorate the tote.
  • Make the canvas tote fun and colorful.
     
    * Builder Tip: Place a piece of paper inside the tote bag before decorating so the marker does not bleed through. 

Decorate the Canvas Bag

*This is a new addition to this kit. If you do not have these items, please skip this step.
1. Find the following items:
  • Canvas bag
  • Sharpies
  • 2. Decorate the canvas bag.
    • Use the permanent markers to decorate the canvas bag.
      • Make the bag fun and colorful.
        * Can’t think of what to write, draw a picture!

Luggage Tag

*This is a new addition to this kit. If you do not have these items, please skip this step.
1. Find the following items:
  • Luggage tag
  • Additional blank card
  • Markers
  • Scissors
2. Cut the blank card to fit in the luggage tag.
3. Use the enclosed markers to write an encouraging message or draw a picture on the card. 
4. Put decorated card inside the luggage tag and attach to the backpack.

Pack the Kit

  • Pack all of the materials into the decorated large canvas tote and put it back into the original box.
  • Make sure the Kynd Code is included.
  • Add any optional items you would like.
  • Protein-rich snacks
  • Hygiene items 
  • Basic First-aid items
  • Any additional items you would like to include.
Items not to include: 
  • Perishable items
  • Sharp objects
  • Nut food products
  • Religious or political items
  • Alcohol

Delivery Options

  • Deliver your completed kit to a local homeless shelter or give someone you see that could benefit from this kit.  

OR

  • Return your completed kit to be distributed to local homeless shelters. 
     
    To get a return label, click HERE

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Website: ProjectHelping.org

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Nonprofit Classification: 501(c)(3)

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