During this time of shared vulnerability, Kindred's work is more important than ever. As our public social safety net strains under the increased burden, it further reveals significant flaws in supporting access for all residents to basic needs of food, shelter,…
By Perry Stein - Washington Post // September 20, 2019 Mike Dixon left his first visit to his son’s new school deflated. The Dixons had scored a seat at a Chinese-language charter school in the District that families clamor to…
Principal Turner and staff at Walker-Jones Education Campus share powerful affirmations for their students. "The children will have a voice to shape their own future." - Staff member at Walker-Jones Education Campus Welcome Back to School We hope you and your family had a wonderful…
"When you have a conflict, that means that there are truths that have to be addressed on each side of the conflict...And to resolve that, you have to get people on both sides of the conflict involved so that they…
"Desegregation is only a partial, though necessary, step toward the ultimate goal which we seek to realize. Desegregation will break down legal barriers and bring men together physically. But something must happen as to touch the hearts and souls of…
"We will be a better country if we have honest conversations about race and class...Thoughtful interaction across difference helps strengthen the fabric of our country." - Former Secretary of Education, John King Program Evaluation Release Event Secretary John King's words of…
“If you have come here to help me you are wasting your time, but if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.” …
“In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.” --Thurgood Marshall Meet a Kindred Parent "My son sees the change in me." As a parent-driven organization, we are excited to share…
“We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality...whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” -- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Introducing: The Kindred Spirit Kindred is proud to debut our first newsletter, the Kindred Spirit. We chose to launch…
Study by Urban Institute validates Kindred’s parent dialogue model, creating momentum for further expansion Washington, D.C. – September 19, 2017. Today Kindred, a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., and Urban Institute, released the findings of a study on Kindred’s…