Why Your Kindness Matters: Mia's Story

Mia used to love school. But last winter, she stopped showing up. After her family lost their home, she spent nights on couches, mornings without clean clothes, and days filled with worry. The thought of being in class feeling unprepared and unseen filled her with shame.

No child should ever have to carry that kind of burden.

Thanks to community donations through our Fall Into Kindness campaign, Mia received new clothes, a warm coat, hygiene essentials, and transportation. Those simple acts of kindness restored her confidence and gave her the courage to return to school.

Today, Mia is back in class, smiling, learning, and dreaming of becoming a teacher so she can help other kids feel seen and supported, just like her.

There are so many children like Mia waiting for someone to notice.

Your gift can change everything.

Ways To Give 💜

1️⃣ Donate new and gently used items

Meet us in the community!
We’ll be tabling to collect donations, share more about our mission, and highlight ways you can get involved to help local children and families thrive.

Checkers Foods – November 1 & 8 | 10 AM–2 PM
2300 Louisiana St, Lawrence, KS 66046
Hy-Vee – November 7, 4 PM–8 PM | November 8, 1 PM–4 PM
3504 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS 66047
McLain's Market – November 14 | 10 AM–12 PM
2412 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS 66046
The Toy Store – November 15 | 2 PM–5 PM
36 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044

Drop off items throughout the month of November at our office (be sure to stop and say hello!) or in any of our community collection bins:

CSC's Office – 2518 Ridge Ct, Suite 208, Lawrence, KS 66046
Hy-Vee – 3504 Clinton Parkway, Lawrence, KS 66047
McLain's Market – 2412 Iowa St, Lawrence, KS 66046
J & S Coffee – 4821 W 6th St, Suite E, Lawrence, KS 66049

Limited-time bin:
A collection bin will also be available at The Toy Store – 936 Massachusetts St, Lawrence, KS 66044 from November 10–16 only!

2️⃣ Shop our Amazon Wishlist

Choose from our Amazon Wishlist and send much-needed items directly to our team.

3️⃣ Make a Cash Donation

***Every $25 donated = 1 entry to win a brand-new Dyson V15 Detect Absolute Cordless Vacuum in Gold ($850 value)! Give more to unlock bonus entries. One lucky winner will be randomly selected in January, and Dyson will ship the new machine straight to their door! Now through December 31!***

$25= 1 entry
$50= 2 entries
$75= 3 entries
$100= 4 entries
$150= 6 entries
$200= 8 entries
$250= 10 entries
$300= 12 entries
$400= 16 entries (+1 bonus entry)
$500= 20 entries (+2 bonus entries)

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Urgent Needs ‼️

Health & Hygiene: Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, face/body wash, hand soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, chapstick, lotion, tweezers), feminine hygiene products, tissues, band-aids, cold compresses
Winter Essentials: Warm clothing, jackets, socks, scarves, hats and gloves, boots, umbrellas, blankets
Holiday Gifts: Toys, stuffed animals, play sets, gift cards, bikes, video games
Activities: Sports equipment, arts and crafts, books, board games, puzzles

Fall Into Kindness

Gift urgent needs. Get a chance to win a Dyson V15 Detect Absolute Cordless Vacuum ($850 value) shipped directly to your door!

Team Members