Annoucements

Stay up to date with the latest from Kindred. Announcements include important updates, upcoming events, program news, and everything you need to know.

Save The Date!

Something special is taking flight. Join us on April 27, 2026 at The Pearl Box, NYC for an evening of storytelling, connection, and community. At Kindred, we believe incredible things happen when young people are empowered, uplifted, and given space to grow in a safe and supportive environment. This gathering is more than an event. It is an invitation to listen, to show up, and to help build a community committed to making inclusivity the norm, not the exception. We hope you’

Feb 20

Radicle Health x Kindred Bakery BK

We are honored to be the recipient of Radicle Health’s $100,000 Pledge 1% investment in our work here in Brooklyn and now Manhattan.

Feb 28

The Meaning Behind Our Hummingbird Logo

The hummingbird has always held deep meaning for me. Born in Trinidad and Tobago—known by its native name Kairi or Iere, the “land of the hummingbird”—I’ve always been fascinated by its grace, energy, and resilience. With over 340 species worldwide, each hummingbird is unique in its rhythm, color, and movement. For me, the hummingbird represents my son’s spirit—dynamic, adaptable, and full of quiet strength. Living with autism and, more recently, epilepsy, he continues to mov

Dec 12, 2025

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Kindred Voices

Meet the people who make Kindred possible. Kindred Voices shares stories from our students, staff, and community, celebrating the journeys, experiences, and connections that shape our program.

Kindred Voices: Skylar and Christina

“It becomes harder and harder as kids get older to find the right opportunities. A lot of places will serve kids until about 12, and then it drops off.” Christina’s son, Skylar, is 16. “We wanted to find something where he could learn, be more independent, and build new skills.” “I found Kindred Bakery at the INCLUDEnyc fair. I was thrilled to find a place teaching vocational skills and doing it with something fun, baking! I spoke to Qiana Daniels (Kindred Bakery co-founder)

Apr 21

Kindred Voices: Devon and Denise

“It allows my son to reach his full potential,” Denise, Devon’s mom. Kindred Participant, Devon with his mom Denise. “I like making food and seeing new faces every Saturday. It makes me feel proud of myself,” says Devon, reflecting on his experience with Kindred Bakery. “Devon was with Kindred for two months this summer and he would go every Thursday and Saturday to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum [summer pop-up]. Now he’s at the West Village baking program on Saturdays.” adds

Jan 13

Kindred Voices: Idara and Natalie

“ Everyone there [at Kindred] treated me like a person and not like an autistic person, but like a person with autism and I thought that was really nice because I had yet to have that experience"- Idara “My daughter’s name is Idara. She’s seventeen, loves to bake, and has lived in Brooklyn her whole life. We found Kindred about a year ago, completely by luck. I was on LinkedIn, saw a post, and messaged Nigel. When we spoke, I told him about Idara, how she’s autistic, and tha

Dec 8, 2025

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Kindred Voices: Skylar and Christina

“It becomes harder and harder as kids get older to find the right opportunities. A lot of places will serve kids until about 12, and then it drops off.” Christina’s son, Skylar, is 16. “We wanted to find something where he could learn, be more independent, and build new skills.” “I found Kindred Bakery at the INCLUDEnyc fair. I was thrilled to find a place teaching vocational skills and doing it with something fun, baking! I spoke to Qiana Daniels (Kindred Bakery co-founder)

Apr 21

Kindred Voices: Devon and Denise

“It allows my son to reach his full potential,” Denise, Devon’s mom. Kindred Participant, Devon with his mom Denise. “I like making food and seeing new faces every Saturday. It makes me feel proud of myself,” says Devon, reflecting on his experience with Kindred Bakery. “Devon was with Kindred for two months this summer and he would go every Thursday and Saturday to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum [summer pop-up]. Now he’s at the West Village baking program on Saturdays.” adds

Jan 13

Kindred Voices: Idara and Natalie

“ Everyone there [at Kindred] treated me like a person and not like an autistic person, but like a person with autism and I thought that was really nice because I had yet to have that experience"- Idara “My daughter’s name is Idara. She’s seventeen, loves to bake, and has lived in Brooklyn her whole life. We found Kindred about a year ago, completely by luck. I was on LinkedIn, saw a post, and messaged Nigel. When we spoke, I told him about Idara, how she’s autistic, and tha

Dec 8, 2025

Kindred Voices: Raphael and Naim

Meet Raphael, he started as a volunteer participant at Kindred and now helps run the Kindred newsletter and leads baking lessons out of the Greenwich House location. He recently earned his food handler’s license with support from Kindred and continues to grow his skills both in and out of the kitchen. Raphael, Kindred Participant “When I joined Kindred, I was in a bit of a rough spot. I had recently lost my job as a barista… the café closed down… and I just felt directionles

Dec 4, 2025

Kindred Voices: Shanell and Angela

Kindred Voices is a series of profiles of Kindred Bakery BK's program participants and their family members.

Nov 17, 2025

Kindred Voices: Charlotte and Melinda

Kindred Voices is a series of profiles of Kindred Bakery BK's program participants and their family members.

Nov 10, 2025

Kindred Voices: Makaio and Rohan

Kindred Voices is a series of profiles of program participants and their family members.

Nov 4, 2025

About Kindred Voices

Kindred Voices is a new series led by Emma, a Kindred volunteer, created to share the experiences of program participants and their families in their own words. These are honest reflections on growth, confidence, belonging, and what inclusion looks like in real time.

Oct 29, 2025