OVERVIEW

Community Rooted in Connection

Project Kinship’s Community Programs create welcoming spaces where relationships can grow, confidence can be strengthened, and new opportunities can begin.

Through experiences like sharing a conversation, receiving a haircut, gaining hands-on work experience, or connecting over a cup of coffee, these programs create opportunities for people to feel seen, valued, and connected.

By bringing together participants, volunteers, businesses, and community members, we create spaces where everyday interactions can become meaningful steps toward healing, belonging, and opportunity.

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Connection in Everyday Moments

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HEALS · WORKS

Kinship Kutz

Kinship Cutz is a welcoming community barbershop where grooming, conversation, and connection come together. Supported by volunteer barbers, the program creates a comfortable space where people can feel respected, build relationships, strengthen confidence, and connect with additional support when needed.

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LEARNS · WORKS

Kinship grinds

Kinship Grinds is Project Kinship’s social enterprise, using coffee to create opportunity, build skills, and bring community together. Through the mobile coffee cart, participants gain hands-on work experience while developing confidence, workplace skills, and pathways toward future employment.

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LEARNS · HEALS

Healing Institute

The Project Kinship Healing Institute is a training hub dedicated to community healing and trauma-informed practice. By blending research, professional expertise, and lived experience, we offer learning opportunities for staff, partner organizations, educators, and practitioners. Because healing requires both knowledge and relationship.

OUR SERVICES

How We Build Community

Community Connection

Creates welcoming spaces where people can build relationships and strengthen their sense of belonging.

Employment Readiness

Develops workplace communication, accountability, teamwork, customer service, and other skills that support future employment.

Work Experience

Provides hands-on opportunities to build practical skills in real-world work environments.

Personal Care 

Provides access to quality grooming services in a comfortable and supportive environment.

Resource Connection

 Links individuals with additional Project Kinship programs, services, and community resources when needed.

System Navigation

Connects participants with caring volunteers, mentors, and community members who can provide encouragement and guidance.

The model

Our Community Approach

KINSHIP HEALS

Creates welcoming spaces rooted in dignity, trust, and connection where people can build relationships and feel supported.

KINSHIP LEARNS

Creates opportunities to build practical skills, confidence, and experience through mentorship and hands-on learning.

KINSHIP HEALS

Connects people with meaningful work experiences, employment readiness, and pathways toward greater opportunity.

CONTACT

Get Connected to Our Community

Whether you are interested in participating, volunteering, partnering with Project Kinship, or bringing Kinship Grinds to an event, our team can help you find the right way to get involved.

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Our programs

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Explore how Project Kinship supports youth and creates pathways to education, employment, and opportunity.