Of Life and Labor

Kit's Kids

Free toys, clothes, and backpacks

Kit's Kids is named for my grandfather, Elder Kit Nelson. I run it with my mom, and it's our way of getting good things to kids who need them!

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Cape plumbagoTiny sticky hairs on its flower stems catch crawling insects before they ever reach the flower!Photo: Elizabeth

Why we're doing this

A ray of sunshine

Kit's Kids is named for my grandfather, Elder Kit Nelson, who was born June 19, 1936 and passed on September 9, 2026, at 90 years old. He was the biggest ray of sunshine, and kindness came to him as easily as breathing.

Blue was his favorite color, which is why this whole page is blue. Every time I visit, my grandmother sends me, or the kids, home with toys to bring back with us. It is a blessing that was given to me, and now it is one I get to give to others. Kit's Kids is how we keep his kindness going, by making sure kids in our community have the things they need to feel ready, happy, and proud!

Elder Kit Nelson, with family
Elder Kit Nelson, with family
Elder Kit Nelson, with family
Elder Kit Nelson, with family

How it works

Free, and easy to ask for

1

Take a look

See what is available below. Everything is free!

2

Ask for it

Tap Ask for it on anything you'd like and tell us how to reach you. Everything is free.

3

They reach out

The person who posted it gets an email with your contact info, and they set up the handoff with you. Linda or Elizabeth are here if you need a hand!

Pickup is at the house for current families, or at a local meetup for community members. Everything on this board is shared with triumphantkidsdurham.com, so it is always the same list.

On the shelf

Available now

Pink butterfly short sleeve + purple jeans
ClothesFree

Pink butterfly short sleeve + purple jeans

3-4T

Grey Nike jacket, pink long sleeve, + jeggings
ClothesFree

Grey Nike jacket, pink long sleeve, + jeggings

2-3T

Blue floral cardigan + white leggings
ClothesFree

Blue floral cardigan + white leggings

3-4T

Heavy white sweater + navy leggings
ClothesFree

Heavy white sweater + navy leggings

4T

White cardigan w/ bows + heart stamped jeans
ClothesFree

White cardigan w/ bows + heart stamped jeans

3T

Double pink! Long sleeves + leggings
ClothesFree

Double pink! Long sleeves + leggings

3T

Want to give?

Put something on the board

Clean or gently used toys, clothes, and backpacks, plus unused diapers and wipes, cribs, and other baby gear. Donate it below with a photo and it goes up right away. Got a bag, a box, or something big? Check that box and it comes straight to us.

Pickup is at the house for current families, or at a local meetup for community members. When someone wants your item, we email you their contact info so you can reply and set up the handoff.

Who to contact

Durham, Carrboro, and Chapel Hill

Elizabeth

lizzy.jenkinsell@gmail.com

Students and professors (UNC, Duke, NCCU, Durham Tech, and any campus)

Elizabeth

jeeleliz@unc.edu

Raleigh, the Triangle, and everywhere else

Linda

lknelson97@yahoo.com

Donate something

Sharing a crib, car seat, or other baby gear? Please only list ones in good shape that have not been recalled. This part is shown on the board, so please leave out names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, and links.

Never posted on the board. When someone wants your item, we email you their name and contact info so you two can set up the handoff.

Neighbors helping neighbors

Community requests

Things families in our community are looking for. If you have one to share, tap I can help.

No requests right now. If there is something your family needs, you can ask below.

Need something?

Post a request

Don't see what you need? Tell us. You can stay anonymous, and your contact info is never shown.

This part is shown on the board, so please leave out names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, and links.

Never shown on the website. A neighbor who can help gets your name and email so they can reach you.

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Notes from El