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Join us online Monday evenings, as we cook delicious soups and stews together from our own homes. Make enough for your dinner, and extra to donate to families in need! Features different recipes and chef leaders every week. 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 …
Collect, donate, or sort and pack new craft supplies, books, outdoor equipment, and other “Summer Fun Stuff” for children in the DC metro area. Learn more …
Combine forces with other KindWorks volunteers to bring provisions for meals and birthday celebrations for women staying at three local transitional housing centers operated by Interfaith Works. 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 …
Welcome refugees and other families and individuals resettling in our area. You can help by donating household goods and other essentials or volunteering to set up warm new homes for our new neighbors. Learn more …
Pack boxes of food for those in need, deliver them, and/or help with related tasks at a local food assistance provider. Opportunities to serve in Germantown and Bethesda. Learn more …
Listen, learn, and explore topics with a diverse group of individuals through KindConversations, a new KindWorks program aimed at helping participants to explore their shared humanity. Learn more …
Explore the many ways to meet community needs and inspire a kinder world through KindWorks activities. Learn more …
Glen Echo Pottery & KindWorks Present
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
Nov
1
Home Setup for the Khwaja Mohammad Salim Sediqi, Family of 6 just resettling in Silver Spring
Silver Spring (exact location provided after signup)
November 1-November 12
Nov
9
Clean Up Along Wisteria Drive
Parking Lot at Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union
November 9 @ 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Nov
11
Make Pumpkin Black Bean Soup (or whichever soup has been your favorite over these past 4 years!) to Share With Others
Virtual Gathering
November 11 @ 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Nov
17
Nov
18
Make Creamy White Bean Lemon Pesto Orzo Soup to Share With Others
Virtual Gathering
November 18 @ 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Home Setup for the Khwaja Mohammad Salim Sediqi, Family of 6 just resettling in Silver Spring
Silver Spring (exact location provided after signup)
November 1-November 12
Clean Up Along Wisteria Drive
Parking Lot at Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union
November 9 @ 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Make Pumpkin Black Bean Soup (or whichever soup has been your favorite over these past 4 years!) to Share With Others
Virtual Gathering
November 11 @ 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
Make Creamy White Bean Lemon Pesto Orzo Soup to Share With Others
Virtual Gathering
November 18 @ 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
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Why We ‘Do’ KindWorks
“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.
– Edward Dixon (IT Chief, Cvent)
On this anxious eve, let's take José Andrés' advice and cook (some soup) and do something good for others. Join us today at 5pm EST to make chickpea soup with lemon and rosemary. Recipe and zoom link here: dokindworks.org/project/make-chickpea-soup-w-lemon-rosemary-to-share-with-others-2/
"So, people, dig a little deeper today. Hug your loved ones a little tighter. Do something nice for a stranger. Cook something that fills your kitchen with amazing smells and makes you feel happy and comfortable, and just try to be in the moment. Take care of each other. Never forget: we’re all about longer tables, people!!" -- José Andrés
(and José Andrés: please feel free to hop on our zoom, today, and/or any Monday from 5-6 pm. We would love to meet you while we cook KindSoup to share with others!! Surprise Us When You Can!! ) ... See MoreSee Less
In Afghanistan, fall and winter are Aush seasons, a time when families gather around a warm bowl of this comforting bean and noodle soup, perfect for lunch or dinner. Last night, we made Aush for Kind Soup with an incredible group of ladies, filling our table with laughter and flavor.
Photo credit goes to @salma.hasan.ali 🌸 Join us next Monday for another soup night, and check our website for details. ... See MoreSee Less
We're so lucky to be working with Saba Safa from Data Dita (www.datadita.com/) who will be analyzing our data to help us not only ask ourselves the right questions, but also focus on the right (data driven) answers!!
Whether our concerns are our volunteers, our impact or our fundraising - a Data Analyst will provide invaluable insights!
Thank you Saba!
Happy to connect you if your company could benefit from the support of a great Data Analyst! ... See MoreSee Less
Stopped by Element Solutions to pick up their retiring laptops (and was surprised and delighted with a couple of brand new desktops) that they gave to us to share with those in need rather than selling them as eWaste!! Love community minded organizations like them! These computers will help people who need a computer for school, for work, to stay connected to family who do not live nearby, and/or to access services and to be active in their communities! THANK YOU Element Solutions!! ... See MoreSee Less