This giving season
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Join us online as we cook delicious soups and stews together from our own homes. Or organize your own group event! Every pot of soup becomes a small act of kindness — nourishing someone in need and strengthening the bonds that connect us. Learn more…
Help level the digital playing field by donating your used computer to be refurbished by our team and then distributed, free of charge, to individuals, families, and organizations that need these tools. Learn more …
Welcome refugees and other families and individuals resettling in our area. You can help by donating and helping distribute household goods and other essentials or volunteering to support English classes for newcomers. Learn more …
Bake any type of casserole or banana bread, package and freeze in individual servings, for those served by So What Else in Rockville. Learn more …
Pick up litter or pull weeds at one of our weekend volunteer outings dedicated to caring for our Adopt-a-Road areas in Germantown and Bethesda. Sign up to join us—and bring your friends, family, and/or friendly dogs! Learn more …
Collect, donate, or sort and pack new books, workbooks, craft supplies, outdoor equipment, and other “Summer Fun Stuff” for children in the DC metro area. Learn more …
Special Giving Season Message
Your Support Makes Kindness Work
Thanks to your volunteer service, in-kind donations, and financial contributions, KindWorks is able to help meet a wide range of our community’s needs in 2025. Check out these quick recap videos to see how your kindness works and please consider how you can keep the helping energy up this Giving Tuesday and beyond!
Shop to Support KindWorks
Pottery With a Purpose
Sunday, May 7
4:30-7 pm • Bethesda
Drop by our friend- and fundraiser to chat with other KindWorkers while shopping for unique clay creations hand made by the Glen Echo Pottery artists – many of whom are award winning and highly acclaimed!
All proceeds support KindWorks. (Note: Payment by cash or check only.)
RSVP to YaaNKindWorks@gmail.com by May 4 to get the pottery sale address.
Upcoming Projects
Jul
11
Clean Up Along Wisteria Drive
Parking Lot at Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union
July 11 @ 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Jul
13
Make Lemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup to Share With Others
Virtual Gathering
July 13 @ 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Jul
19
KindSoup for Students – Make Ezogelin Soup to Share With Others
Virtual Gathering
July 19 @ 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Clean Up Along Wisteria Drive
Parking Lot at Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union
July 11 @ 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Make Lemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup to Share With Others
Virtual Gathering
July 13 @ 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
KindSoup for Students – Make Ezogelin Soup to Share With Others
Virtual Gathering
July 19 @ 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
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Why We ‘Do’ KindWorks
“Because of Kind Works, I have been able to continue working toward my education. Having reliable access to a laptop has opened doors for me that once felt out of reach. I am incredibly grateful for your generosity and for believing in individuals who are working hard to rebuild and grow.”
“I cannot think of an organization that I trust more with our donations. You all are amazing and I love helping out.”
“For years, KindWorks has been synonymous with supplying creativity, enrichment, and pure summer fun for Identity youth, as you have continued to shower our kids with sports equipment, arts and craft supplies, bubbles, and chalk, as well as supplies to spur writing and reflection—luxuries for our families who are so stretched financially and worried about making ends meet.”
“You made it so easy for me to donate my laptops and tablets!”
“KindWorks makes it easy to make a difference. As a parent, that means so much!”
“It’s so much fun working with all of these people, and when we’re finished, we have colorful, healthy food!”
“KindSoup has grown into something so much more valuable to all of us cooks than imagined. So many new hints, recipes, and sisterhood—with the added plus of 10,000 quarts of soup to others!”
“After giving my client a laptop from KindWorks, he texted me: ‘I was able to apply to seven companies as an interpreter and have three pending interviews thanks to the laptop you gave me!'”
“I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for your kind assistance in providing a laptop to my client. Your generosity will make an immense difference in her career search path, opening doors that can lead to job opportunities and a more stable life. Your support is not just appreciated; it is a beacon of hope for a brighter future. Both my client and I are profoundly grateful for your contribution.”
“We stopped downtown and gave a container of soup to Jimmy, a man who regularly asks for help… “I love soup and I was hungry.” My son was at first reluctant to stay and chat and then we discussed our responsibility to show kindness and respect to EVERYONE… will plan to give a container of soup to Jimmy as part of our weekly routine…You help me be a better mom!”
“Thank you for your incredible generosity. It has made a significant impact on our clients’ lives. We at AsylumWorks greatly appreciate your donation. Your support helps to further our mission by supporting our clients to meet their employment, education, and immigration legal needs and goals. Organizations like KindWorks genuinely make a difference in the world, and we’re incredibly grateful!”
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the KindWorks team for their dedication, encouragement, and inspiration. The essential items provided have been invaluable and have directly addressed our pressing needs. We truly appreciate your meticulous attention to our specific requirements.”
“KindConversation definitely opened my eyes into different people’s perspective. I intend to ask people more questions and be curious about their lives.”
“You have established an incredible operation for the Summer Fun Stuff annual project, Karen, and for such an important purpose. Glad I saw it all in action this year!”
“Cvent has donated hundreds of computers to KindWorks in the past two years and will continue to do so. They have worked with us to meet our security concerns, and we are thrilled to see how our retiring machines are given a new chance to provide connectivity to those who otherwise wouldn’t have it, for school, for work and to make their lives easier, healthier, and more connected.”
“We’ve cooked KindSoup with you all a number of times, and have always loved each soup that you selected for the group to make! They have become among our family’s favorite recipes.”
KindWorks meets pressing community needs by mobilizing individuals in volunteer service. Join us!
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Sometimes a Smile Says It All
When our community partner, Identity, recently helped KindWorks distribute this iPhone to a local resident, her reaction reminded us why we do this work.
KindWorks is best known for refurbishing donated laptops and tablets, providing them free of charge to people who need technology for school, work, job searches, healthcare, and everyday life. But when we were recently offered a couple of generous bulk donations of iPhones, we simply couldn’t say no. We knew they could make a meaningful difference for families with little or no access to technology.
Imagine being part of a family of four, five, or six people sharing a single phone. Think about the challenge of staying connected to jobs, schools, healthcare, essential services, and—most importantly—each other.
In today’s connected world, it’s easy to take that kind of access for granted.
This smile represents opportunity, connection, and one more person gaining access to the technology many of us rely on every day.
Thank you to Identity and to everyone who supports the KindWorks Digital Empowerment Program.
Want to help bridge the digital divide in our community?
* Donate a laptop or tablet - Your gently used device could become someone’s classroom, job search tool, or connection to vital services.
* Make a financial contribution - Just $50 covers the cost of refurbishing one laptop and placing it into the hands of someone working to build a better future.
* Host a device drive - Collect laptops and tablets at your workplace, school, faith community, neighborhood, or civic organization. We’ll even provide ready-to-use promotional materials to make it easy.
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Thank you Identity for your partnership!
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We’re feeling incredibly grateful today. 💛
This morning, we received a heartfelt thank-you from our partners at Identity, sharing how your Summer Fun Stuff donations are already making a difference for the young people they serve.
Because of your generosity, their programs are not only running—they’re thriving. Children are able to participate, engage, and truly enjoy meaningful summer experiences that they might not otherwise have had access to.
To every volunteer, donor, and supporter:
Thank you for making moments like this possible.
Your kindness ripples further than you can imagine—and together, we’re building a stronger, more connected community.
💛 With gratitude,
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