https://www.kitsforkids.org https://www.kitsforkids.org/assabet-valley-high-school-kits-for-kids-event-may-2025 <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Assabet Valley High School - Kits for Kids Event - May 2025 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> For about the past two months, we have been meeting with a group of sophomore students from Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School in Marlboro. They chose Kits for Kids as a model / beneficiary for their project, and on May 9th, 2025, we put together 200 kits. The Assabet students chose to donate these kits to the Department of Children and Families in Framingham. <br/> <br/> This all started when the class's teacher reached out and invited us to one of their planning committee classes. They told us that they wanted to build 50 kits and asked us questions on how we could go about doing that. Originally, the plan was to get items for these kits, and each student would build around 2-3 kits. As the project continued, this number kept growing because the students started collecting many more items, and interest grew. We ended up building 200 kits, and had over 50 volunteers ready to build. <br/> <br/> This project went very smoothly, and a few leadership roles evolved from it, inspiring students to a greater degree of responsibility and organizational skills. In the end, this was a great learning experience for the students, and one that they will not soon forget.  <br/> <br/> These students and their teacher Sharon Bogere put in so much effort for this event to run without complication. We take great pride in the efforts of these exceptional students and the example that they have set for their peers. <br/> <br/> Thank you to everyone who donated funding and building materials for the kits that were distributed. The support we receive from our next generation of leaders is so very important to us all as time goes on. We look forward with great anticipation to what these students plan for new projects in the future. Should the opportunity arise we would be most pleased to partner with Assabet Valley in any future endeavors. </span> </p> </div> Mon, 12 May 2025 17:04:48 GMT https://www.kitsforkids.org/assabet-valley-high-school-kits-for-kids-event-may-2025 News thumbnail main image https://www.kitsforkids.org/marlborough-humanitarian-of-the-year-award-heather-johnston Heather was awarded with the prestigious award, Humanitarian of the Year. Congratulations Heather! <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span>  </span> </span> Marlborough Humanitarian of the Year Award - Heather Johnston </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Heather and Jay attended the Marlborough Mayor's Charity Ball which happens every other year. Heather was awarded with the prestigious award, Humanitarian of the Year. Congratulations Heather! <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> 2025 Mayor's Charity Benefit </span> </h3> </div> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:54:23 GMT https://www.kitsforkids.org/marlborough-humanitarian-of-the-year-award-heather-johnston News thumbnail main image https://www.kitsforkids.org/networking-with-a-purpose-2024 On November 18th, Kits for Kids and the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce held an event at the Apex Center in Marlborough. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Networking with a Purpose 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> On November 18th, Kits for Kids and the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce held an event at the Apex Center in Marlborough. An incredible amount of volunteers showed up lending helping hands to our great cause. We all assembled 400 kits for children in need. The kits have been distributed to the Marlborough Community Cupboard, Marlborough Hospital, and Orchard Street Academy. </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> Kids for Kids wishes to thank the Marlborough Regional Chamber of commerce, The Apex Center, and all of our generous donors, especially all of the beautiful and wonderful people that turned out and joined us in the celebration of kindness and goodwill. <br/> </span> </p> </div> Mon, 09 Dec 2024 18:06:26 GMT https://www.kitsforkids.org/networking-with-a-purpose-2024 News thumbnail main image https://www.kitsforkids.org/kits-for-kids-wins-non-profit-of-the-year-may-2-2024 On May 2nd, Kits for Kids was honored by the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce as Non-Profit of the Year for 2023. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Kits For Kids Wins Non-Profit Of The Year - (May 2, 2024) </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> On May 2nd, Kits for Kids was honored by the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce as Non-Profit of the Year for 2023. We are so thankful to everyone who voted for us. Kits for Kids wouldn't be able to function without the support of our community. Thank You! <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/307af584/dms3rep/multi/2023_award-f684d3b7.png" alt="A man in a plaid shirt and a woman in a green scarf hold an award"/> </div> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:47:17 GMT https://www.kitsforkids.org/kits-for-kids-wins-non-profit-of-the-year-may-2-2024 News thumbnail main image https://www.kitsforkids.org/news-3 Saturday, October 19 from 11AM to 1PM <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Prestige Car Wash Customer Appreciation Day </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Kits for Kids will take part in Prestige Car Wash's Customer Appreciation Day. It will be on Saturday, September 21 from 11AM to 1PM. It's across RT 20 from Linguini's in Marlborough. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/307af584/dms3rep/multi/prestige_carwash.jpg" alt="A car wash is located in the middle of a parking lot."/> </div> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:48:12 GMT https://www.kitsforkids.org/news-3 News thumbnail main image https://www.kitsforkids.org/wavelength-smash-bros-tournament-this-weekend <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Join Us October 5th-6th In Westford, MA </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We will be visiting the Wavelength Smash Bros. Tournament in Westford, MA this weekend. They are kind enough to have Kits for Kids as a beneficiary for this event. It looks like it will be a lot of fun, and we're excited to visit on Sunday. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> For details: </span> </span> <a href="https://www.start.gg/tournament/wavelength-2024/details"> https://www.start.gg/tournament/wavelength-2024/details </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/307af584/dms3rep/multi/wavelength_2024.png" alt="A man in a plaid shirt and a woman in a green scarf hold an award"/> </div> Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:11:12 GMT https://www.kitsforkids.org/wavelength-smash-bros-tournament-this-weekend News thumbnail main image https://www.kitsforkids.org/2024-networking-with-a-purpose November 18th, 2024 - Apex Center <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> 2024 Networking with a Purpose </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 18th, 2024 - Apex Center </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> On November 18th, 2024, Kits for Kids along with the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce, will have a public Kit-Building event at the Apex Center in Marlborough. Please join us between 5PM and 8PM for refreshments and general enjoyment. We will be building 400 emergency comfort kits that will be distributed by the Community Cupboard and Marlborough Hospital, and given to students at the Orchard Street Academy.  <br/> </span> </p> </div> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:20:46 GMT https://www.kitsforkids.org/2024-networking-with-a-purpose Event thumbnail main image https://www.kitsforkids.org/trunk-or-treat-2024 When: Sunday - October 27, 2024 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm (Rain or Shine) Where: 100 Campus Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752 <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Trunk Or Treat 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Kits for Kids will hand out stuffed animals at Marlborough Junior Woman’s Club (MJWC) Fifth Annual Marlborough Community Trunk or Treat. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The event information is below. We hope to see you! </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> When: Sunday - October 27, 2024 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm (Rain or Shine) </span> </p> <p> <span> Where: 100 Campus Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752 <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/307af584/dms3rep/multi/trunk_or_treat_2023-833312c9.png" alt=""/> </div> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:17:48 GMT https://www.kitsforkids.org/trunk-or-treat-2024 Event thumbnail main image https://www.kitsforkids.org/spring-baskets-march-17-2024 Heather and Darlene made lots of Spring Baskets for area shelters. These baskets contain everything that we put in a kit, but in basket-form. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Spring Baskets - (March 17th 2024) </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Heather and Darlene made lots of Spring Baskets for area shelters. These baskets contain everything that we put in a kit, but in basket-form. They're fun, and we hope they bring smiles to many faces. <br/> </span> </p> </div> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:45:32 GMT https://www.kitsforkids.org/spring-baskets-march-17-2024 News thumbnail main image