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Being a village for new parents in need with baby shower gifts that give back.

In Kind Boxes is a female founded, and volunteer run 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based near Portland, Oregon.

We provide babies in need and their mamas/birthing parents with gift boxes filled with natural and organic personal care items to help them thrive during their fourth trimester.

We put a lot of thought into the products we put in our boxes because it’s important for us to show moms and birthing parents that they matter too. We believe that everyone deserves to feel loved and supported on their postpartum journey.

And, that every family deserves a village of support.

Our mission is to reduce inequalities for families, and to help promote good health and well-being.

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We are a nonprofit first, but our gift boxes are available for purchase from our shop! We do this as a way to fundraise (for every gift box sold, we donate one to a family in need), and to help bring awareness to our mission. The boxes we donate contain the same amazing products as the ones you see in our shop.

Our gift box is carefully curated by us moms to include items families actually want and need. Gift boxes are available to purchase in our shop for the expecting or newly postpartum person in your life. There is no better gift than one that gives back.

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Donate or shop, and help us shower new parents with the love, kindness and support they deserve. Because it truly does take a village.

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Our Why

Founder, Maria Berglund, started In Kind because of  her frustration with the lack of postpartum support moms/birthing parents receive in the United States.

Giving back is especially important for Maria, because she was raised by a single mother in need. She grew up understanding the value of community support, and has made it her mission to pay that kindness forward through In Kind Boxes.

We couldn’t do this work without your help.

Together we are changing lives!

Impact

In Kind Boxes has provided essentials for more than 1,800 families in need (since November 2019).

Stories from our partners:

I recently brought an In-Kind box to one of my moms I had been working with prenatally. She is a single mother of five. Her baby was born prematurely and was in the NICU. It also happened to be her birthday. She was so thankful to receive the In-Kind box! She wasn’t even remembering it was her birthday because she was so focused on the needs of all of her children- especially her new baby in the NICU.

It was wonderful to bring her something so special- just for her. Thank you for offering this special gift to our moms who often don’t have much support. They appreciate it so much! -Nurse Marcia

I have a current client who was struggling with affording baby items. I submitted as many NCO orders for her as possible but we often aren’t able to supply our moms the small items they still need like the ointments in the box. She has sensitive skin and the natural diaper balms, nipple balms were perfect for her.

At our last visit a week ago, she showed me how much of the diaper and nipple balms she already used and how she loves the smell. The first aid kit is a great for all moms needing the basics to start with too.

In addition, the gender neutral black and white heart swaddle is often a huge hit for mamas. I see several of my families use this same swaddle blanket. They comment how soft and multipurpose use it is. Tell Maria thank you from our hearts! -Nurse Michelle

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At In Kind we believe it truly does take a village, and make an effort to work with a variety of nonprofits/organizations to ensure we reach the families who need our help.

Some of these include:

Clackamas Women's Services

Our partners are amazing organizations that provide prenatal/postpartum support for families in need through a variety of services like: healthcare, emotional & mental health support, seeking safety in shelters, helping refugee families, supporting NICU families, helping families going through cancer and much more.

We donate gift boxes to our partners, and they distribute the boxes to families as needed.

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If you aren't local to us, but know of a family in need who could use our help, please click here to nominate them to receive a donated gift box from In Kind.

*Please note that this program is open to US residents only.*

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•Giving quality essentials to moms/birthing parents in need to help them thrive after birth.
•501(c)3 run by volunteer moms
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In Kind® | Postpartum Support | Maternal Health Advocate
Save this for later when you need a reminder 🙌 Save this for later when you need a reminder 🙌
Being a new parent is really hard!! 
You’re not alone in feeling overwhelmed. 
One thing I wish I would have done as a new mom was to be kinder to myself. 
For the parents with older kids, what piece of advice would you go back and give to yourself as a new parent?
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Every family deserves a village. 💞 Imagine mov Every family deserves a village. 💞
Imagine moving to a new country and not knowing anyone, and also expecting a baby. 
Imagine also trying to navigate the healthcare system if English isn’t your first language! 
That’s a lot to go through. 
@inkindboxes cares to show up for these families and remind them that they’re not alone, and that their needs matter. 
Thank you for supporting our mission, and providing essentials and love for these families 💓🙌
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Thank you for an amazing night! 💞 Thank you to Thank you for an amazing night! 💞
Thank you to our amazing community for your kindness and generosity on Tuesday!
Thank you Deb for hosting at @503uncorked and for helping us bring awareness to our mission! 
Thank you Dave for the awesome 90’s trivia! That was so much fun!! 🥳
Thank you to the amazing local small businesses who contributed to our raffle. Everyone was so excited to win baskets filled with your products & gift cards! 😍🥳💝
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Thank you to the amazing kiddos who made beautiful jewelry, accessories and more for our “Made by Kids” basket. 💞🙌
Together we raised $1292.38!!! 🥳💃🏻🙌
We’re so grateful for your support!
This work wouldn’t be possible without you. 
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#charitysupport #sherwoodoregon #sherwoodsmallbusiness
Tonight!! We hope to see you at @503uncorked in Ol Tonight!! We hope to see you at @503uncorked in Old Town Sherwood for an evening of fun! 🥳
10% of the evening’s proceeds are donated to @inkindboxes 💞🙌
Help us fundraise further by purchasing raffle 🎟️ and enter to win amazing gift baskets filled with products and gift cards from wonderful local small businesses. 
If you’re local, but can’t make it, and want to purchase raffle tickets you can Venmo: In Kind Boxes and send us a message with the baskets you want to be entered to win. 😁💝
We hope to see some familiar faces tonight!!
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Together we are battling against the maternal heal Together we are battling against the maternal health crisis in the US, and showing families that they’re not alone. 
Together we’ve helped nearly 2,000 families in need since our first boxes were available in November of 2019. 🥳
It truly does take a village, and I’m so grateful you’re part of ours. 🙌💓
@inkindboxes is a volunteer run 501c3 nonprofit organization based near Portland, OR
Fun fact: While the majority of families we help are located in Oregon, most of our support comes from out of state! 
Comment below with where you’re from 😄📍
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We heard there was an expecting mama staying in th We heard there was an expecting mama staying in the Domestic Violence Resource Center’s shelter so we made a last minute delivery yesterday. 💝
On top of the 5 gift boxes we donated, we also included some extras donated by @silveretteusa & @babyleafcovers 🙌
Your donations make deliveries like this possible. 
Thank you for helping families feel the love and support they deserve. 💞
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Throwback to last Saturday, when we had volunteers Throwback to last Saturday, when we had volunteers come and help out. 
In 2 hours they packed 6 dozen postpartum boxes for families in need!!! 🥳🙌💝
We are so lucky to have such amazing volunteers give their time on a weekend. 
Now to get these into the hands of people who need them 😊
Send us a message if you’d like to be added to our list of volunteers 💌
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And I only cried a little… We’re grateful to And I only cried a little…
We’re grateful to be recognized for our work by our community and the @sherwoodchamberofcommerce 
It was so nice to learn about and celebrate other people & businesses in making a difference in our community. 
@inkindboxes wouldn’t be here without the village behind it, so thank you. Your support means more than you know. 💞
-Maria
Thank you Rachel for the photo of us accepting the award! @zingsherwood 
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What needs to change? •More readily available s What needs to change?
•More readily available support/services. 
•A cultural shift around wanting/needing help, because it is a sign of strength, not weakness. 
•Education & conversation so symptoms can be recognized, and help can be offered/sought out. 
Share and help bring awareness to this problem. 
The maternal health crisis won’t improve unless we start making changes. 
#maternalmentalhealthawareness #maternalmentalhealth #mmhadvocacy #advocatelikeamother #inkindboxes #postpartumsupport #postpartumwellness
Happy mama after her in-home visit from Washington Happy mama after her in-home visit from Washington County Nurses. 💞
We love partnering with local organizations to provide postpartum support to families in need. 🙌
It’s important that every family is given the love and support they need to thrive after birth. 
Your donations make this possible. Thank you for choosing to make a difference with us! ☺️
#postpartumsupport #bethevillage #charitywork #makingadifferencetogether #pdxfamily #inkindboxes
Don’t be scared! @karasigua_coach and I are her Don’t be scared! 
@karasigua_coach and I are here to help you!! 🙌🔥
Our workshop is taking place on Monday, March 20th from 6-8pm at the @sherwoodchamberofcommerce 
You’ll get a list of equipment we use to film our reels, practical experience and examples from two women who built their businesses on social media, exercises to break down the barriers holding you back, and support & encouragement from other female founders just like you. 😄💞
Send me or Kara a message for more details 💌
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Mamas making a difference 🙌💞 We remember ho Mamas making a difference 🙌💞
We remember how hard it is to be a new mom, and we can’t imagine how hard it must be for families struggling to provide essentials they need for their families. 
If you’re one of those families we want you to know that you’re not alone, and that you matter to us. ♥️
@inkindboxes is so lucky to have such a wonderful community both locally & virtually. 💓
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We’re very grateful for the amazing women who ma We’re very grateful for the amazing women who make up this village. 
Thank you for caring to make a difference with us 🙌
Tag an amazing woman who cares to make a difference too 💞
See some of our favorites in the comments. 
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How adorable is this little one?! 🥰 Thank you How adorable is this little one?! 🥰
Thank you and congratulations to her mama @mikaylamcmuldren 😍💓
We have exciting news!!
We’ve added a new swaddle to our shop, designed by us! 🌈
Welcome the new baby in your life with a swaddle from @inkindboxes 
Swaddles make amazing baby shower gifts because they’re so versatile! 🙌 
When you choose In Kind for your baby shower gifts, you’re choosing to make a difference 💞
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#rainbowbaby🌈 #rainbowbaby
Having babies is not a business transaction. Ame Having babies is not a business transaction. 
America has monetized the birth experience so much so that it’s ruining the postpartum experience. 
Being from Canada and having the first of my three kids there I was SHOCKED at the expense of having a baby in America- especially because we pay for healthcare here. 
If you saw @inkindboxes stories yesterday you’ll know the inspiration behind this post. 
So many of you messaged me outraged, and saddened by the story shared. 
Pregnancy, birth and postpartum experiences are all human experiences worth supporting. 
At In Kind we’re in your corner always. ♥️🙌
#postpartumsupport #maternalhealthmatters #maternalhealth #inkindboxes #momshelpingmoms #bethevillage #makingadifferencetogether
Join us at @503uncorked for an evening of fun, and Join us at @503uncorked for an evening of fun, and give back to @inkindboxes 🙌💞
Mark your calendar 🗓️ & invite your friends 👯‍♀️
Tag a friend you want to see there ⬇️
Can’t make it? Share and help us get the word out 😁
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Your postpartum experience matters. Carley Schwe Your postpartum experience matters. 
Carley Schweet @hellopostpartum founder joined me today to share her postpartum experience, and how dealing with postpartum anxiety lead her to creating Hello Postpartum. 
If you’re expecting or newly postpartum visit Carley’s website for its wealth of information. 
Thank you Carley for joining me today. It’s amazing to see so many finding comfort and support through your work. 💞
#postpartumsupport #mamasmakinganimpact #hellopostpartum #motherthemother
We’ve done the research for you because your hea We’ve done the research for you because your health and well-being matters to us @inkindboxes 🙌
We believe that everyone deserves the best quality care. 😄💚
Have you heard of @environmentalworkinggroup? 
What other resources do you use to select safe products for your family?
*Not at all sponsored, just had to share this great resource in case you hadn’t heard of it!*
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What a great way to start the day! Thank you @chr What a great way to start the day!
Thank you @chrisrsiegfried & my lovely friend Kari for coming and helping out today! 😄
@inkindboxes is so lucky to have an amazing village of support. 💞
We would not be where we are without your kindness and generosity. Thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us grow. 
If you’re local and you’d like to come and volunteer please send us a message! 💌
#volunteerwork #inkindboxes #givingbacktothecommunity #501c3 #makingadifferencetogether #newparentsupport
Sometimes being an entrepreneur means working on t Sometimes being an entrepreneur means working on the weekend. 
Let me know what other questions you have. ⬇️
I’m happy to answer them 😄
#entrepreneurlife #volunteerwork
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