Supply a Summer of Creativity and Activity
WE NEED YOU
Summer Fun Stuff is a community project bringing together volunteers, and resources like books, art supplies, games and other essential items to support kids in the DMV. Working together, we make a difference by creating an environment where every child can thrive.
“It was such a happy experience to see the childrens’ faces lighting up when they opened the bags… a family not only needs food and clothes but they also need fun and creativity.” N. Burgos, Linkages to Learning.
- Donate Summer Fun Stuff Items or FundsContribute new small toys, books, STEM-related items, art supplies, and recreational equipment for kids of all ages and deliver them to the Rockville JCC. Online shoppers can take advantage of our Amazon wish list and have items delivered directly to us. Or support the project by donating funds to KindWorks and designating Summer Fun Stuff as the purpose of your contribution. Each $100 donation sponsors 3 kids Summer Fun Sacks!
- Start a Collection Drive (February - May)Click here for details. Deliver your collection to the Rockville Jewish Community Center at 6125 Montrose Road.
- Prepare Donations for DistributionHelp sort and pack donated items on one of our designated packing days. (SSL Hours Available)
Questions? Email us to learn more.
Get In on the Fun
Watch for Summer Fun Stuff activities in early March!
The Kids We Serve
In 2024, KindWorks provided 2,237 Summer Fun Stuff sacks to kids ages 1-18. Additionally, we supplied books to area schools, as well as children served by these local community organizations:
- A Wider Circle—Washington Highland Dwellings Community
- Furnish Hope, DC
- Identity Inc.
- Linkages to Learning
- Montgomery County Recreation—Long Branch Center
- Montgomery Village Middle School
- Platform of Hope
- Rainbow Community Development Center
- SAMU First Response Foundation
- Ketchum Elementary School
- Savoy Elementary School
- Kramer Middle School
- Anacostia High School
Stuff We Collect
Our Summer Fun Stuff project collects and distributes a variety of new recreational and educational items. Items should be gender neutral and culturally appropriate. Here are some ideas of what you can donate to make a kid’s summer more fun:
- Writing and journaling tools: composition notebooks, journals, pens, pencils, and colored pencils
- Craft kits and art supplies, such as Play-Doh, Silly Putty, construction paper, magic markers, dot markers, Sharpies, crayons, glue sticks, pipe cleaners, puzzle books, child scissors, and coloring books (for children and adults)
- Jump ropes, hula hoops, frisbees, balls of all sizes, soccer balls, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and similar outdoor fun items
- Card games, playing cards, small box of Legos, jack and balls
- Harmonicas
- Books, graphic novels, and comic books for preschool through 12th grade reading levels (in new or mint condition)
- Drawstring sport backpacks, reusable water bottles, sunscreen, and insect spray
- Hygiene kit items, including small size shampoo, body wash, lotion, hand sanitizer, deodorant, first aid supplies, sunscreen, and bug spray
- Healthy packaged snacks
Thank You to Our Corporate Donors
These companies have generously donated fun stuff to our program
Watch The Fun Come Together
In 2023, we delivered 2,000 Summer Fun Sacks. Here’s a wrap up!