Veterans Hygiene Kit

Classic Kynd Kit

Gratitude Practice

Let's start by taking a moment to practice gratitude.

Self-care and personal hygiene are directly related to less illness and better overall health. What is one thing you do on a regular basis to take care of yourself and how does that help your mood?
What is one thing you are grateful for that you might otherwise take for granted before building this Kynd Kit?

The Reason

The most basic needs can make a world of difference to those that are struggling. By building this kit you can impact a veteran with meaningful, thoughtful action.

Unpack the Box

Take everything out of the box.
Lay everything out so you can find what you need to build the kit.

Create Your Kynd Code

Please follow the instructions on this card to create your own Kynd Code. This Kynd Code will be included in the final kit.

*Make note of your Kynd Code. You will use this code at the end of the project.

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Find the Kynd Card

This is for you to spread extra kyndness to someone in your own life. Consider writing a note to a friend, loved one, or colleague that you are grateful for. Address the note and send it in the mail or give it to someone in person.

DO NOT include this in the finished kit.

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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 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

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Decorate the Canvas Bag

1. Find the following items:

Canvas zipper bag
Permanent markers

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!

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

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Decorate the Plastic Bag

1. Find the following items:

Write-on plastic bag
Permanent markers

2. Decorate the canvas bag.

The plastic bag is designed to be written on.
Use the enclosed markers to write an encouraging message or draw a picture on the white panel on the plastic bag.

*This is what the kit will be distributed in, make this fun and colorful for the recipient to open.

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Pack the Kit

1. Pack the following items into the plastic bag.

Pack all of the materials into the decorated plastic bag and put back into the original box.
Make sure your Kynd Code is included.
Add any optional items you would like.

Optional Items to Add