Kits to Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives curated cancer care kits to patients and their loved ones. Our mission is to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer, one kit at a time.
4 well-decorated store-bought journals may receive 1 service hour
Decorate beautiful journals that recipients can use as appointment planners, symptom trackers, or simply coloring books. The covers and a few pages inside could be spaces for volunteers to draw outlines or artwork, write inspiring messages, etc.
For those seeking service hours: As of August 11, 2023, we ONLY accept store-bought journals that you decorate yourself for service hours, but not composition notebooks. The outside covers should be decorated with hand-drawn art and/or handwritten inspiring quotes. Using only stickers or decorative tape is not acceptable for service hours. At least one of the inside pages should also be decorated with calendars, activity or coloring pages, handwritten inspiring messages, etc.
Undecorated store-bought journals are always welcome but are not eligible for service hours. Handmade journals may be accepted only if pre-approved and exceptionally well-made.
Priorities
- Hand-decorated journals for both adult and pediatric patients of any gender to use as portable notebooks, coloring books, and/or appointment planners. Bullet journaling is welcome!
- Artwork, hand-lettering, drawings, and weekly or monthly calendar pages, with encouraging, handwritten messages
- Suitable to fit inside a 12 x 10 x 4-inch box
We Do Not Accept
- Undecorated store-bought journals for service hours
- Hand-bound journals for service hours (still accepted if not requesting hours)
- Stapled journals
- Composition notebooks
- Folded construction paper
- Journals made with folders
Recommended Blank Journals for Decorating
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- 24-Pack Blank Lined Journal Set
- 15-Pack A5 Kraft Notebooks, 60 Lined Blank Pages Travel Journal
- 24-Pack Blank Journals Bulk Set, Small Kraft Paper Notebooks
- 24-Pack Blank Books, Unlined Pocket Size Notebook Bulk Set
- 24-Pack Blank Notebooks
- 24-Pack Large Blank Notebook 8.5x11 Unlined Journals
Recommended Supplies
- 15-Pack Zebra Pen/Highlighter
- Scrapbook paper and stickers
- Glue stick and scissors for the scrapbook paper
- Inspirational stickers
- Motivational stickers
- Floral stickers
- Dried pressed flowers
How to Submit
Please follow these steps to ensure your work is received!
Please review the details and further guidance here: bit.ly/KTH-Volunteer
For Students: If you are a student seeking SSL hours, you must decorate at least 4 journals for quality completion of the service project. Every 4 decorated journals may receive 1 SSL hour. There is no maximum number of hours for this activity.
Getting Started
Please visit this link for more details and guidance. If you have any further questions, please reach out to volunteer@kitstoheart.org.
Safety First
Safety is paramount. Please follow these precautions:
• Do not prepare and drop-off items if anyone in your home is sick.
• While packaging and dropping off items, wash your hands and avoid touching your face.
• During drop-off, please leave items at the front door.
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home.
