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New Parent Support [+] (Previously New Mother Care)

Plus Kynd Kit

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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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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 closed. 

Decorate the Canvas Bag

1. Find the following items:
  • Canvas bag
  • Markers
  • Stencil
  • 2. Decorate the canvas bag.
    • Use the permanent markers and the provided stencil to decorate the canvas bag.
      • Make the bag fun and colorful.

*Helpful Tip: Place a piece of paper in the bag before decorating to prevent the marker from bleeding through.

Surprise Kyndness

1. Find the following items:

  • Journal
  • Stencil 
  • Enclosed materials such as markers, paint pens, etc.
2. Surprise Kyndness
  • Use the provided stencil to decorate the outside of the journal.
  • Use random pages in the journal to write short uplifting messages, draw small colorful images, or create fun writing prompts for the recipient.

DIY Origami Flower Bouquet

** Mother’s love receiving flowers. It can be hard to send flowers through the mail, so make an origami flower bouquet instead! 

** We are currently transitioning away from this activity, if you do not have origami paper in your kit please skip this step.

1. Find the following items:
  • Origami paper
2. Follow this video to make an origami flower bouquet.

Coffee Mug

1. Find the following items:
  • White coffee mug
  • Paint pens
  • Stencil
2. Decorate the mug
  • Using paint pens, decorate the mug. Write a message or draw something. Get creative!
  • After you’re done decorating, place the mug in the oven before preheating. Then, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Once preheated, set timer for 30 min. Once the time is over, turn off your oven and let the mug cool off inside for an additional 30 min before taking it out.
WARNING: Mug may be hot. Use caution when removing!

Decorate the Box

Use the enclosed materials to decorate the box the kit came in. Make this fun and colorful. Get creative! This is how the new mom will receive their final kit.

Pack the Kit

  • Pack all of the materials into the decorated original box.
  • DO NOT include used/opened decorating materials.
  • Add any optional items you would like.
  • Self-care items (bath bomb, candle, face mask, epson salt, etc.)
  • Fuzzy socks
  • Baby items
  • High protein snacks
Items not to include: 
  • Perishable items
  • Sharp objects
  • Nut food products
  • Religious or political items
  • Alcohol

Delivery Options

  • Deliver your completed kit to a new mom that you know.

OR

  • Return your completed kit to be distributed to a new mom.

     

    To get a return label, click HERE.

Share Your Impact

Post your experience on KyndHub.

KyndHub is an online community that gamifies volunteering, acts of kindness, and gratitude.

  1. Go to KyndHub.com or download the free app.
  2. Create a free account or log in.
  3. Select “I Built a Kynd Kit” from the post menu.
  4. Post about your kit.

LOGIN TO KYNDHUB

Share Your Completed Kynd Kit on Social Media!

We’d love to hear about your Kynd Kit experience. Post your completed kit on social media and tag Project Helping.

You Did It!

Thank you for building a Kynd Kit!

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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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