The Kadie Project

08/05/2023

Please share!!

This is it! Only 5 hours left of our drive and 9 donations away from our goal!! Help us CLEAR Ms. Schmidt’s wish list by midnight tonight!! Emma is an amazing teacher and has proven through constant collaboration & involvement how well she will put these resources to use. Charleston kids need us! If you’re able, please consider donating below. Thank you!! ❤️

Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2MYZ5QVVLSW5L?ref_=wl_share

Bookshop wish list: https://bookshop.org/wishlists/34b08722645057ba0b8b109b0cc40b7499dd8d7d

Venmo: thekadieproject
Cash App: thekadieproject
Paypal: [email protected]

Thank you!! ❤️

08/05/2023

Today’s the day, folks! The last day of our 5th annual drive to benefit Ms. Emma Schmidt!! 🎉

We can’t thank you all enough for all your support over the course of this drive. For our first summer drive, the turnout has been so impressive! On our last day, we are only 10 donations short of our goal. THANK YOU!!

That being said, there’s still time to hit our goal for Ms. Schmidt! Our drive closes at midnight tonight — in the meantime, please SHARE WIDELY!! We’d love to be able to tell Emma that our amazing network CLEARED her wish list for the school year!!

If you’re able, take a look at the options to donate below. We’re only 10 donations away from a completely cleared list!! THANK YOU! ❤️

Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2MYZ5QVVLSW5L?ref_=wl_share

Bookshop wish list: https://bookshop.org/wishlists/34b08722645057ba0b8b109b0cc40b7499dd8d7d

Venmo: thekadieproject
Cash App: thekadieproject
Paypal: [email protected]

Thank you!! ❤️

08/05/2023

We had an overwhelming response from our last post, and now, at only 1 day left of the drive, we’re only TEN DONATIONS SHORT of our goal!! 🥳

We are so grateful for our wonderful donor community. You make The Kadie Project a reality for Illinois teachers!

With one day left of the drive, let’s make it happen!! Click the link in our bio to support Ms. Emma Schmidt and her students for the 2023-2024 school year.

Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2MYZ5QVVLSW5L?ref_=wl_share

Bookshop wish list: https://bookshop.org/wishlists/34b08722645057ba0b8b109b0cc40b7499dd8d7d

Venmo: thekadieproject
Cash App: thekadieproject
Paypal: [email protected]

Thank you!! ❤️

08/04/2023

Comment and Tag your favorite Central Illinois teacher! Tommy and Callie love teachers and The Kadie Project 📘🍎 The Kadie Project promotes cultural awareness and belonging in IL schools by hosting annual resource drives for IL teachers. You have 1 day left to help them exhaust the classroom wish list for Jefferson Elementary teacher Mrs. Emma Schmidt. WE CAN DO IT.
Image Credits go to The Kadie Project. Link in the comments to donate!

08/03/2023

Today we’re celebrating a special person’s (Ms. Emma Schmidt’s) birthday as we near the end of our drive! 🎂🎉🎈

Throughout her time with The Kadie Project, Emma Schmidt has shown herself to be a dedicated educator, committed advocate, and connected community member. She has worked with Ky & Kate every step of the project to ensure her students this year will have all the resources they need to succeed. Jefferson Elementary is so lucky to have a teacher like her!

Today through Saturday, let’s clear her wish list! We’re only a few donations short of our goal. Donating to local classrooms is a WONDERFUL way to show teachers you appreciate them, students you’re invested in them, and (in this case) Emma that you hope she has an awesome birthday! 🥳

We love you all and know we’ll close out our most successful drive yet on Saturday. Thank you!! 🥰

Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2MYZ5QVVLSW5L?ref_=wl_share

Bookshop wish list: https://bookshop.org/wishlists/34b08722645057ba0b8b109b0cc40b7499dd8d7d

Venmo: thekadieproject
Cash App: thekadieproject
Paypal: [email protected]

Thank you!! ✨

08/03/2023

Our 5th annual drive has flown by! 3 days left to support Ms. Schmidt and her students.

The generosity of our donor community this drive has been phenomenal — we’ve completely CLEARED Ms. Schmidt’s wish list except for about 30 items! We have 3 days left to get her all she needs for the 2023-2024 school year.

Let’s make it happen! Today through Saturday, share widely and get the word out! If you feel called to support Ms. Schmidt’s students with a donation, check out the links below! We love you!! ❤️🥰

Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2MYZ5QVVLSW5L?ref_=wl_share

Bookshop wish list: https://bookshop.org/wishlists/34b08722645057ba0b8b109b0cc40b7499dd8d7d

Venmo: thekadieproject
Cash App: thekadieproject
Paypal: [email protected]

Thank you!! ✨

08/01/2023

We LOVE Tommy, Callie, and Mix 94.5!

Many thanks to Callie for interviewing Ky and Kate — to hear from us all, check out the link below!

We hope tuning in will give a little more context on why we do the work we do. If this podcast inspires you to support The Kadie Project, you can share this post or donate below as well! ❤️

Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2MYZ5QVVLSW5L?ref_=wl_share

Bookshop wish list: https://bookshop.org/wishlists/34b08722645057ba0b8b109b0cc40b7499dd8d7d

Venmo: thekadieproject
Cash App: thekadieproject
Paypal: [email protected]

Thank you!! ✨

Listen to FOCUS: The Kadie Project Classroom Multi-Cultral Resource Drive by Illini Radio Group on

07/25/2023

You may have noticed a theme through our last few posts… The Kadie Project is focusing on our PEOPLE!

Today is “Tell a Friend Tuesday” — we want to let more folks know about the awesome work we do. Let someone new know why YOU’RE a part of The Kadie Project family today! 💗

When you share The Kadie Project, let your people know it’s easy to donate! Just check out the links (or cash transfer handles) below!

Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2MYZ5QVVLSW5L...

Bookshop wish list: https://bookshop.org/wishlists/34b08722645057ba0b8b109b0cc40b7499dd8d7d

Venmo: thekadieproject
PayPal: [email protected]
CashApp: thekadieproject

Thank you! We love you! ❤️

07/21/2023

We love our community!! ✨

Wednesday, we took a moment to thank all of our supporters, who’ve made this organization what it is today. Now, we wanted to feature someone dear to our heart — Ashlee Bell! They’ve been in our corner for the past few years, always shouting us out and lending a hand. We appreciate you, Ashlee!!

Our people make our work successful. We are so grateful for you all. At the halfway point of our drive, we’re now only waiting for about 50 more items from Ms. Schmidt’s wishlist, as over 75 have been cleared already! If you’d like to help out, click the links below:

Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2MYZ5QVVLSW5L...

Bookshop wish list: https://bookshop.org/wishlists/34b08722645057ba0b8b109b0cc40b7499dd8d7d

Venmo: thekadieproject
PayPal: [email protected]
CashApp: thekadieproject

Thank you! We love you! ❤️

07/19/2023

We wanted to take a moment to say “thank you” to our amazing community of supporters!

Thanks to you all, we’ve collected over 50 items from our wish lists so far and almost $200 in monetary donations. YOU keep our amazing organization going! You give us LIFE!

Halfway through our drive now, we are still relying on your support. Please continue to like, share, and shout out our work so that we can pour into Ms. Schmidt and her students!

Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2MYZ5QVVLSW5L...

Bookshop wish list: https://bookshop.org/wishlists/34b08722645057ba0b8b109b0cc40b7499dd8d7d

Venmo: thekadieproject
PayPal: [email protected]
CashApp: thekadieproject

Thank you! We love you! ❤️

07/19/2023

Did you know that nearly 21,000 children are in foster care in Illinois tonight?

We often think about preparing homes for foster children, but rarely preparing our classrooms. Emma Schmidt, however, has this in mind when planning her year! She noticed that many of her students last year had experiences with foster care and asked us to consider resources for supporting youth in temporary living situations.

On our wish list, you’ll notice lotion, menstrual products, and tools for emotional regulation (like calm strips)! Donate today to support Ms. Schmidt’s students in foster care ❤️

Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2MYZ5QVVLSW5L...

Bookshop wish list: https://bookshop.org/wishlists/34b08722645057ba0b8b109b0cc40b7499dd8d7d

Venmo: thekadieproject
PayPal: [email protected]
CashApp: thekadieproject

Thank you! ❤️

Infographic reposted from

07/18/2023

June may be over, but at The Kadie Project we celebrate Pride all year round! 🌈

While our organization began with a focus on resources that supported the development of racial, cultural, and religious equity and justice, we’ve since expanded! The Kadie Project is PROUD this year to partner with Ms. Emma Schmidt to provide resources that highlight LGBTQIA+ stories & histories. In light of recent book bans and animosity in schools towards LGBTQIA+ students and issues, we stand firm in our commitment to safe and loving schools for ALL.

Check out these titles (and more) on our wish lists to ensure that Ms. Schmidt’s students have access to identity-affirming literature for years to come. Donate below! 🏳️‍🌈

Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2MYZ5QVVLSW5L...

Bookshop wish list: https://bookshop.org/wishlists/34b08722645057ba0b8b109b0cc40b7499dd8d7d

Venmo: thekadieproject
PayPal: [email protected]
CashApp: thekadieproject

Thank you! ❤️