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Kickstarting a Renaissance in Social Entrepreneurship
Two years ago, Progress Playbook launched the NYC Safe program, sponsored by the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety, to equip NYCHA residents with tools to develop businesses that address community needs. After a successful launch, they identified areas for improvement: efficient use of class time, culturally relevant content, a reimagined coaching structure, and a focus on actual business launches over pitching. The new iteration was titled The Renaissance Project and we were brought in to lead its redesign and implementation.
Decoding the Magic of Summer Camp
Explore the journey of Farm and Wilderness Summer Camps as they refine camp experiences through research, outcome defintion, and program innovation.
Empowering Caregivers to Raise Color Brave Kids
Kyndred partnered with Embrace Race to develop new digital experiences for supporting caregivers – focusing on collaborative ideation and prototype testing to develop practical solutions that align with EmbraceRace’s goals and improve their capacity for continuous strategic thinking.
Crafting an Organizational Strategy for Good
Learn how we navigated Farm and Wilderness through a design-led strategic planning process that not only prioritized human-centered design principles but also cultivated their internal capacity for continuous strategic thinking and planning.
Creating Pathways for Youth in Temporary Housing
Explore the evolution and impact of the Sankofa Mentoring Program, an initiative aimed at empowering students in temporary housing in NYC. Discover how this innovative program has been instrumental in enhancing student attendance, connectedness, and well-being.
Transforming Archives with Interactive Digital Experiences
Kyndred collaborates with The Gates Preserve to revolutionize the preservation of hip hop culture through innovative digital archives. Leveraging emerging technologies and user-centered design, we transform archiving, making it interactive, accessible, and culturally relevant.
Fostering Thriving Communities Through Entrepreneurship
Sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Progress Playbook, Kyndred was invited to develop this 'Community by Design' project to understand the impacts of small businesses on their communities. This project aimed to formulate common definitions of ‘community thriving’ and establish best practices for businesses aiming to bolster communities within they operate.
Celebrating Hip Hop’s Past, Present and Future
Kyndred Company, in collaboration with The Gates Preserve and Queen's Public Library, orchestrated a nationwide 50th hip hop anniversary celebration. This included forming a 40+ institution coalition, creating a digital Hip Hop archive, and curating over 200 programs and a two-day summit, blending historical reverence with innovative technology to preserve and elevate hip hop's legacy.
Reimagining Teenage Leadership Development
Explore how the redesign of Tamarack Farm, blending tradition with innovation to meet modern youth's evolving needs. The transformation emphasized skill development and leadership training – ensuring a holistic and enriching experience for teenage campers.
Building Programs Where Young People Lead
Explore how the Y.O.L.O. Program is creating waves in youth empowerment and leadership development. By fostering peer-led workshops and essential dialogues, this innovative initiative is shaping resilient leaders in underserved communities and adapting to unprecedented challenges.
Rewriting Narratives for the Formerly Incarcerated
Explore the transformative journey of the Fair Chance Project as it innovates to empower formerly incarcerated individuals through a purpose-driven podcast. Discover how it leverages insights and strategies to break stigmas and offer hope, resources, and inspiring stories for successful societal reintegration.
