Kindred Kids is here!
We are a brand new (hoping soon to be a nonprofit) free resource organization for children with
differing abilities. We provide a free lending library of toys, books and equipment (wheelchairs,
walkers, communication devices etc.)
We chose the name "Kindred Kids" because there are commonalities shared by all kids. They really
are all "Kindred". Their differing abilities may make some of their needs "different" but their needs as
children are the same.
Who better to help kids....but kids. By donating their toys, time and friendship, the kids will get more
out of this adventure than they put in! (and so will the grown ups!)
We will be seeking donations of toys and materials to be used in the lending library as well as to be
sold to the general public to earn some of our funding for the organization. We also hope to use the
proceeds from donated toys to purchase equipment to provide for the special needs of the kids. This
will be like a recycling facility for gently used toys. Supporters can drop off their used toys for a tax
deductible donation(hopefully soon) and can also purchase different toys at very reasonable prices
for their own children's use. Any toys that work for therapy will be put into the lending library for the
children with differing abilities to borrow for free.
We will also be soliciting donations of materials from corporations (examples: toys, craft supplies,
books, batteries for the toys, cleaning supplies, containers for storage etc.) So if you own or know of a
potential corporate sponsor/resource...please share!
In addition to our lending library, we hope to serve as a community resource for not only the kids,
but also for the parents in the form of hosting play groups, support groups, informational groups
and advocacy groups.
Our organization will be run by volunteers in an environment that is totally kid friendly. We
encourage volunteers to bring their kids with them. This will be another intersection place for the kids
to make friends as well as for the adults to make friends, too.
What do we need?
Donations of time, treasure or talent! Really anything that you can do to assist us would be greatly
appreciated.
Can you donate 2 hours a month to help staff the location?
Would you be willing to post fliers about our organization?
Do you work with a group looking to do a service project? Boy or Girl Scouts, Church Youth Groups
Are you looking for a great cause to support with your treasure?
Would the company you work for be willing to donate their services or products?
Do you have a talent you'd like to share? For example sewing blanket covers for kids in wheelchairs
or Velcro tote bags to hang on walking devices (Materials and patterns supplied)
Do you like to organize things?
Can you do simple repairs on toys?
Are you connected with OT, PT, Speech and Language Therapists, or Special Education
Services? If you are we look forward to serving you and your kids! Contact us!
Do you know of great services/resources in your community that you would like to connect to our
website.....we welcome information about these groups...we'll help people get connected!!
Items that we are currently gathering....
Toys
Equipment
Books
Clothes
Craft Supplies
Containers
Packaging
Office supplies
Cleaning supplies
Other current needs........
Information about grants or funding opportunities
Information about resources
People with experience in writing grant proposals
People with computer skills
People with accounting skills
People with graphic design skills
People willing to speak with corporations about donations
People willing to serve on our advisory board
We also welcome any information about other resources in the community that help to meet the needs
of children with differing abilities and their families. We hope to make "Kindred Kids" a resource tool
that connects other community services and resources in a fashion that is easily accessible to
families. We'd love to add links to your websites and provide information about your services, too!
"Kindred Kids" is a leap of faith on our part. We feel that there is a great need to be meet in our
community and so we are stepping out to meet that need. Prayers for our success and for God's
blessing are necessary and appreciated!
If you have any comments or questions or want to volunteer, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Wendy Simyab
Executive Director
wendy@kindredkids.org
608-438-5844
We are a brand new (hoping soon to be a nonprofit) free resource organization for children with
differing abilities. We provide a free lending library of toys, books and equipment (wheelchairs,
walkers, communication devices etc.)
We chose the name "Kindred Kids" because there are commonalities shared by all kids. They really
are all "Kindred". Their differing abilities may make some of their needs "different" but their needs as
children are the same.
Who better to help kids....but kids. By donating their toys, time and friendship, the kids will get more
out of this adventure than they put in! (and so will the grown ups!)
We will be seeking donations of toys and materials to be used in the lending library as well as to be
sold to the general public to earn some of our funding for the organization. We also hope to use the
proceeds from donated toys to purchase equipment to provide for the special needs of the kids. This
will be like a recycling facility for gently used toys. Supporters can drop off their used toys for a tax
deductible donation(hopefully soon) and can also purchase different toys at very reasonable prices
for their own children's use. Any toys that work for therapy will be put into the lending library for the
children with differing abilities to borrow for free.
We will also be soliciting donations of materials from corporations (examples: toys, craft supplies,
books, batteries for the toys, cleaning supplies, containers for storage etc.) So if you own or know of a
potential corporate sponsor/resource...please share!
In addition to our lending library, we hope to serve as a community resource for not only the kids,
but also for the parents in the form of hosting play groups, support groups, informational groups
and advocacy groups.
Our organization will be run by volunteers in an environment that is totally kid friendly. We
encourage volunteers to bring their kids with them. This will be another intersection place for the kids
to make friends as well as for the adults to make friends, too.
What do we need?
Donations of time, treasure or talent! Really anything that you can do to assist us would be greatly
appreciated.
Can you donate 2 hours a month to help staff the location?
Would you be willing to post fliers about our organization?
Do you work with a group looking to do a service project? Boy or Girl Scouts, Church Youth Groups
Are you looking for a great cause to support with your treasure?
Would the company you work for be willing to donate their services or products?
Do you have a talent you'd like to share? For example sewing blanket covers for kids in wheelchairs
or Velcro tote bags to hang on walking devices (Materials and patterns supplied)
Do you like to organize things?
Can you do simple repairs on toys?
Are you connected with OT, PT, Speech and Language Therapists, or Special Education
Services? If you are we look forward to serving you and your kids! Contact us!
Do you know of great services/resources in your community that you would like to connect to our
website.....we welcome information about these groups...we'll help people get connected!!
Items that we are currently gathering....
Toys
Equipment
Books
Clothes
Craft Supplies
Containers
Packaging
Office supplies
Cleaning supplies
Other current needs........
Information about grants or funding opportunities
Information about resources
People with experience in writing grant proposals
People with computer skills
People with accounting skills
People with graphic design skills
People willing to speak with corporations about donations
People willing to serve on our advisory board
We also welcome any information about other resources in the community that help to meet the needs
of children with differing abilities and their families. We hope to make "Kindred Kids" a resource tool
that connects other community services and resources in a fashion that is easily accessible to
families. We'd love to add links to your websites and provide information about your services, too!
"Kindred Kids" is a leap of faith on our part. We feel that there is a great need to be meet in our
community and so we are stepping out to meet that need. Prayers for our success and for God's
blessing are necessary and appreciated!
If you have any comments or questions or want to volunteer, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Wendy Simyab
Executive Director
wendy@kindredkids.org
608-438-5844
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