Meet the Hearts Behind Kindness Delivered
Rooted in empathy. Driven by community. Inspired by Shelby.
Mission & Values
Kindness Delivered was born from the belief that one act of empathy can change someone’s day — or life. Inspired by God and Shelby’s compassion and light, we’ve built a movement of care that reaches neighbors, families, and communities across Indiana.
Founded in 2020, Kindness Delivered is a nonprofit organization dedicated to spreading joy and God's love. We support other ministries and organizations through fun, free community activities. By performing these simple acts of kindness, our goal is to create meaningful connections, make a positive impact, and inspire others to do the same.
Our ministry is guided by the core principle found in Ephesians 4:32 (ESV) “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
Kindness is central to our mission. We're dedicated to spreading goodwill and creating positive experiences for everyone, all while honoring Shelby's legacy in every smile. Thank you for being a part of it.
The Kindness Crew
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Deb Kraft
Co-President
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Tisha Myer
Co-President
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Denise Dank
Treasurer
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Amanda Owen-Pride
Secretary
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Shelby Kraft
Namesake
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Tenderheart
Mascot
What’s Buzzing?
Kindness Delivered hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Below are a few highlights from this season, offering a glimpse into our mission in action. To see our full 2025 event schedule, click on the button below.
The Fountain Church Fall Festival
The Fountain Church loves to serve its neighboring communities and share the love of Jesus. Their annual Fall Festival is a perfect example, bringing together hundreds of people for a day of fun for all ages. Kindness Delivered is honored to be a part of this amazing event by sponsoring a catered meal from Dan's Fish Fry. It is a joy to see so many people come together, fostering a true sense of community and connection.
Bee the Light 5K - A Kindness Delivered Event
Join us for the 4th annual Bee the Light 5K, a race honoring Shelby Kraft, daughter of Kindness Delivered's co-founder, Deb Kraft. Shelby passed away from Rett Syndrome, a rare and incurable neurological disorder. Every registration fee goes directly to the International Rett Syndrome Foundation to fund critical research, with all donations matched by Deb. By participating, you help us keep Shelby’s memory alive and support others with this disease. Whether you're running for a personal record or walking with friends, your involvement makes a real difference. Register today at kindnessdelivered.org/beethelight.
Wilkinson Church of Christ Fall Festival
Kindness Delivered is excited to help sponsor Wilkinson Church of Christ's Children's Ministry Fall Festival! This year's event is packed with fun for the whole family, featuring a trunk-or-treat, bounce houses, barrel train rides, and even snuggly therapy dogs. We're proud to be a part of this event and we'll be providing s'mores and a face painter to add to the fun. A big thank you to Wilkinson Church of Christ for hosting such a wonderful event!