Our Mission
Kindred Impact is a new and growing, community-rooted nonprofit dedicated to recognizing the milestones of foster children, and those in group homes without traditional family support and revitalizing Philadelphia neighborhoods through grassroots service. We aim to foster belonging, dignity, and support by delivering personalized correspondence of encouragement and organizing local cleanups—building a foundation of resilience, pride, and shared responsibility for a brighter future.
Why We Are Needed
When the System Forgets, We Remember
Many foster youth are aging out of a system that never fully showed up for them.
They don’t just lack support—they lack the most basic tools to begin adulthood.
Some don’t know their full name.
Many don’t have a state ID, social security card, or birth certificate, these are essentials for getting a job, housing, or even enrolling in school.
Many were never taught how to write a resume, apply for a job, open a bank account, or get a driver’s license.
When they age out, they’re expected to figure out life on their own, with no family to call, no backup plan, and no instructions.
This is where we step in.
Kindred Impact is built to meet them where they are—with real tools, real encouragement, and real connection.
We send milestone messages and reminders that they’re not forgotten. We plan to expand into life-skill workshops, ID assistance, job prep, and more.
A young person shouldn’t be penalized for the family they didn’t have.
We believe everyone deserves the dignity of being known, the tools to build a future, and the confidence that they matter.
Our Core Values
At Kindred Impact, we know that recognizing a child’s potential begins with believing in their future. As part of our mission to support children without traditional family structures and uplift our neighborhoods, we are introducing educational tools and resources that reflect our values of belonging, dignity, and opportunity.
Our work goes beyond encouragement—we aim to empower. That’s why we’re developing a collection of practical learning materials designed to support youth in their academic growth, personal development, and everyday confidence.
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Recognition
It is vital for every child to feel remembered, honored, and loved—no matter their circumstances. Recognition is not a privilege, but a birthright.
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Service
We are committed to building stronger, cleaner, and more connected communities through consistent, hands-on engagement. Every act of service is a step toward collective healing and growth.
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Dignity
We honor the lives and potential of those we serve by affirming their worth—through personal milestones, handwritten encouragement, and clean, welcoming spaces.
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Equity
We uplift youth who are often overlooked, ensuring every voice is heard and every achievement acknowledged. We believe visibility is the first step toward justice.
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Belonging
We strive to create a world where every child feels seen, supported, and rooted in community. Belonging is the bridge between surviving and thriving—and we are here to build that bridge.
Initiatives
Discover our ongoing projects that are making a positive impact in the lives of children and communities. Each initiative is designed to nurture hope, dignity, and opportunities for our future generations.
Encouragement
Personalized Correspondence
Our personalized correspondence of encouragement aim to uplift, motivate, and inspire children who are in need of support and reassurance by celebrating their milestones, recognizing their achievements, and honoring their birthdays—reminding them that they are seen, valued, and supported.
Community Cleanups
Local Initiatives
Engage with us in local cleanups to promote neighborhood improvement, instill a sense of responsibility, and cultivate a cleaner and safer environment for all community members.
Educational Empowerment for Youth
Educational Correspondence
We will provide accessible guidance on high school and college readiness, including practical advice on course selection, application processes, financial aid, and choosing a career path. Youth will also gain insight into various career opportunities across public service, business, science, trades, and more. We believe in teaching foundational life skills that are often overlooked:
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Cursive Penmanship Training Notebooks: Reviving the art of legible, confident handwriting.
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Arithmetic & Reasoning Practice: Developing critical thinking and practical problem-solving skills through engaging notebooks and activities.
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Reading Comprehension & Applied Research: Teaching youth how to read with purpose, analyze texts, and conduct simple but effective research that helps them form their own ideas and conclusions.
Upcoming Events
Community Clean-Up DayDate and time is TBDPhiladelphia, PA, USA
Community Clean-Up DayDate and time is TBDPhiladelphia, PA, USA
Community Clean-Up DayDate and time is TBDPhiladelphia, PA, USA
Important Statistics
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Education Outcomes
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437,000+ children and youth are currently in the U.S. foster care system.
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Only 65% of youth in foster care graduate from high school.
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Fewer than 5% go on to earn a four-year college degree.
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Life After Adulthood
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Over 33,000 youth live in group homes or institutional care — without consistent family support.
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Approximately 20,000 age out of the system each year without a permanent family.
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Of those, 33% experience homelessness by age 21.
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50% will be unemployed by age 24.
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1 in 4 will be incarcerated within 2 years of aging out.
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Social Outcomes
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Many children in care never receive birthday celebrations, cards, or gifts.
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A significant number do not know their actual birthdate due to missing or incomplete records.
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Countless youth report never having anyone attend their school events, graduations, or holidays — moments many take for granted.