Kindness Kits
Through our Kindness Kit program, Communities Care has profoundly impacted the lives of numerous young individuals facing adversity. Our commitment to providing essential items and genuine support remains unwavering since the program's inception. Over the months, we've distributed over 600 kindness kits to youth across various shelters and immigration centers. These packages include essential hygiene products like toothbrushes, toothpaste, body wash, and shampoo, ensuring that basic needs are met.
What sets our Kindness Kits apart is the personal touch they carry. Alongside essential items, each package includes heartfelt kindness notes written by other youths within the community. These messages of encouragement and hope create a sense of belonging and connection for recipients.
Moreover, we include a resource book in each Kindness Kit. These books contain valuable information about community organizations and help centers, empowering young individuals to access support services easily. By providing these resources, we aim to empower youth with knowledge and tools to navigate their challenges effectively.
As we continue our mission, we remain committed to expanding our reach and making a positive impact on even more young lives. Through partnerships, community engagement, and dedicated volunteers, we strive to uplift and support youth, offering comfort, hope, and opportunity amidst difficult times.
Kindness notes, written by youth in the community, that are included in the kindness kits
Upcoming Kindness Drives
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Communities Care X Kelly Cares Kindness Drive
On June 26, we will be collaborating with Kelly Cares to provide kindness kits and hot meals to youth in need on the streets at Moss Park. The kindness kit will include essential items such as:
Hygiene Essentials: Body wash, deodorants, wipes, feminine hygiene products, hairbrush or comb, hand sanitizer, toothbrushes, and toothpaste.
First Aid Kit: Bandages, antiseptic wipes, and face masks.
Resources book with community services, mental health resources, and support systems.
Positive Messages and Uplifting Notes: Written notes and cards with kind words from other youth in the community.
We are looking for volunteers to help us pack these care packages on June 20 at Daniel Spectrum and assist in distributing them to youth on the streets on June 26 at Moss Park. Please register down below to volunteer and help us create impact and difference in our community, as there is power in kindness and even stronger power when it's done through unity.
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Communities Care First Drive
04.26 5:30-7:00PM
On April 26,2024 We will be hosting our first-ever community drive where we aim to distribute over 150 care packages to youth in need. We want to express our gratitude to all our partners and community members who made this possible by coming together to contribute. This marks just the beginning of a wonderful kindness movement where we aim to inspire hope, one youth at a time.
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Kindness Kit Packing Day
04.24 5:30-8:30PM
We're looking for helpers to assist us in packing care packages on Wednesday, April 24th, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at Daniel Spectrum. If you're interested, please get in contact with us as soon as possible as there is limited capacity. Come join us and help make a difference!
Volunteer hours will be provided if needed. Let’s make impact together
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
Communitiescareorg@gmail.com
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