What We Do
Storytelling Circles
Monthly intimate gatherings where neighbors share oral histories, folktales, and personal narratives that strengthen community bonds across generations.
Intergenerational Workshops
Guided sessions pairing elders with youth to co-create zines, plant community gardens, and preserve cultural memory through collaborative art.
Field Journaling Club
A weekly outdoor program inviting participants to observe local flora, sketch landscapes, and write reflections that connect personal growth to place.
Listening Library
Volunteer-run archive that records, transcribes, and shares stories from residents who shaped the neighborhood, preserving voices for future readers.
Rooted Reading Series
Quarterly public readings featuring community authors, with translation support and free book giveaways to make literature accessible to all.
Care Correspondences
A pen-pal program connecting isolated seniors with younger volunteers through monthly letters, photographs, and small seasonal gifts.
How We Work
Browse the program
Explore the offerings above and notice which one stirs something in you, whether you are a listener, sharer, or curious neighbor.
Reach out gently
Send a short message through our contact form telling us a little about yourself and what you hope to find or offer.
Meet your circle
Join an orientation gathering where staff introduce you to facilitators, fellow participants, and the rhythm of the program.
Grow with us
Participate at your own pace, share feedback often, and watch your story take root in a wider tapestry of voices.
Why Choose Us
Truly free to join
Every Npo Kaede program is offered at no cost, with childcare, translation, and transit support available so no one is left out.
Designed with the community
Each offering is shaped by feedback from past participants, ensuring our work reflects the real needs and dreams of the people we serve.
A safe, unhurried space
Facilitators follow trauma-informed practices and confidentiality agreements, so every voice can be shared with care and dignity.
Stories that travel home
Select program recordings and zines are shared back to participants, building a growing archive of neighborhood memory.
What People Say
I came to a storytelling circle feeling invisible after retirement. Within two months, I had a listening library of my own memories and a circle of new friends.
Facilitating the intergenerational workshops reminded me that curiosity and care have no age. Watching a teenager and grandparent become co-authors is pure magic.
Your story is already part of ours
Sign up for a program, volunteer as a listener, or simply stay in touch through our seasonal newsletter.
Join a program today →