During exciting moments of celebrations, quiet moments of loss, and everything in between, Compassion Packed is here to serve you and the ones you love.
Since welcoming her two children with Down Syndrome into her family, Kelly has been dreaming up small business ideas that would one day serve her community by creating employment opportunities for individuals of all abilities.
After a series of unexpected trials, it was time for Kelly to step away from her career to pour into her family but she kept feeling the call to use her passion to serve beyond her home.
Kelly would often turn to Katelyn, former coworker turned beloved friend, when it came time to lift others up around them. After all, Katelyn was the one to guide Kelly through her darkest moments of grief. So, it only made sense that Katelyn would be the perfect business partner for Compassion Packed— a mission born out of love and loss. She knew Katelyn would have so much to bring this mission, from her own life experiences to her heart for serving others to her creative eye.
When Kelly first approached Katelyn about the idea of Compassion Packed, she only thought it was a little crazy. But, also knew it could become something wonderful! Because life is full of peaks and valleys for all of us… but knowing how to show up for others can be tricky— that’s where Compassion Packed comes in.
Between the two of us, we have been through a lot of trials and tribulations. So we know what can offer comfort & hope in those moments when ‘I’m sorry’ feels inadequate, or your loved one finds themselves in a new challenging season of life, or when life reminds us there are still so many reasons to celebrate.
We have poured over countless items to make sure they are unique, authentic, and purposeful to your specific package. It is our wish that you feel as much love from Compassion Packed boxes as we do when we build them.
MEET THE OWNERS
Kelly
Wife, mama to three, running on caffeine and tacos. Special educator turned disability mama and advocate. Always dreaming up the next big idea in her peaceful place: the barn… and forever grateful to run this passion project turned business with my dearest friend as we raise our crew of littles + navigate this messy, beautiful life.
Kate
Wife, mama to the best little girl, and former early childhood special educator. Currently staying at home with my best girl and running Compassion Packed with my best friend! When I'm not obsessing over the best new items for gift boxes, you can find me near a body of water with a crime book in hand and some Taylor Swift playing in the background!
OUR VISION
Our business was founded with a vision to serve alongside the disability community. With big dreams and gratitude in our hearts, we hope to one day open a workshop space that will allow us to create meaningful employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. Partnerships with local transition and adult day programs will serve as a stepping stone as we work to achieve our bigger goal of employment of all abilities. Each gift purchase brings us one step closer to reaching our goal.