KidsInDeed | Partnerships & Testimonials

“I love that kids are helping kids. We need this more in the world – we can learn so much from kids.”
– Boston Children’s Hospital, staff
“I love that my son has spent the past 20 min having fun and not even realizing he is learning at the same time. Thank you KidsInDeed!”
– Boston Children’s Hospital, parent
“Thank you again for your continued donation of journals from KidsInDeed. Our CL Staff have been providing these to children – using it as an additional tool to encourage keeping up with reading, writing and more. So many of the children we see in the hospital miss school regularly due to prolonged admissions and chronic absences due to not feeling well and/or clinic appointments. Thank you again on behalf of the patients and families at Boston Children’s Hospital.”
– Boston Children’s Hospital, Child Life Specialist
“We’d love more.”
– Boston Children’s Hospital, staff

“The GladLibs are so great! So well done, so kid friendly, funny and relatable! The kids just love them, and they also love that they were made by other kids…so THANK YOU!”
– Jimmy Fund Clinic, Child Program Manager

“The gifts from KidsInDeed have helped to transform the hospital experience for many of our patients. Whether it is giving a giggle to a sad child through the GladLibs or providing comfort to frightened children through the felt pillows, the KidsInDeed program has provided the oft-forgotten ‘little things’ that can make a hospital stay a positive memory. Our patients, families and staff are grateful for their support.”
– Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Child Life Coordinator
“Thank you so much for making and donating GladLibs for the kids here at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. We are going to use them everywhere kids go in the hospital – from the emergency room, to the operating room, to the place where kids sleep over. Special activities like your books really help our kids to smile. They especially like that the books were made by other kids, just like them. It is clear you spent a lot of time thinking about what might make kids feel better and really put your heart into these projects. We know our patients would want to hug you and say thanks in person if they could, but since they can’t, we are sending you a GIANT THANK YOU from them instead.”
– Newton-Wellesley Hospital, a message to KidsInDeed participants
“My son really enjoyed the story game [GladLibs] you gave us. It was the first time he smiled since we got here.”
– Newton-Wellesley Hospital, parent

“Our students love working with Barbara and Sharon of KidsInDeed each week. The small group discussions and activities allow every child to be seen and heard. The discussion topics and activities are aligned to work toward a greater goal, a project that benefits other children. Planting these empathetic seeds can impact their current interactions with their community members as well their approach to people in the future. When I think of our students and civic engagement, there are few lessons that are more important than empathy.”
– Principal of Boston Public School
“When I first heard about the work that Barbara and Sharon were doing I was instantly attracted to their mission of nurturing the development of empathy in children and the way they planned to do it. Kids engaging in authentic work that will have an impact on other kids is meaningful empathy work that builds on the natural caring abilities of children. I thank KidsInDeed for the important work they are doing.”
– Principal of Boston Public School

“KidsInDeed has been a great addition to the Boys and Girls Club of Newton and we are grateful for the partnership and for this meaningful program. Our kids have been excited and the outcomes were amazing.”
– Michael Finnegan, Director of Operations, Newton Boys & Girls Club