Family Enrichment Center ~ Street Code ~ Laptops
Trauma to Triumphs 3/19
“I think trauma really does confront you with the best and the worst. You see the horrendous things that people do to each other, but you also see resiliency, the power of love, the power of caring, the power of commitment, the power of commitment to oneself, the knowledge that there are things that are larger than our individual survival.
And in some ways, I don’t think you can appreciate the glory of life unless you also know the dark side of life” Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
Learning to Code
Equips youth with academic and career development skills, tools, and opportunities to thrive & transcend systemic barriers
· Offers a path to high-paying jobs
· Enhances critical thinking and problem-solving sills
· Creates a bridge in the digital divide, empowering youth to overcomes barriers in education and employment
· Fosters an entrepreneurial mindset and creative thinking
· Dispels the expectation that socioeconomic status dictates the future for our children
Laptops Benefit Children in Schools. Thank you Sen. Comrie & Team
Laptops Benefit Children in Schools. Thank you Sen. Comrie & Team
Children wrote that having a laptop is important to learn new things and to be organized with schoolwork, homework, and schedules; access research for school papers, projects, personal interests, read more books, write poems & stories, and research on a screen, not on a phone, which strains the eyes.
Having a laptop develops creative skills, work on video editing, art, writing, typing skills, and Coding.
Educational Heroes
bKind's Vincent Green ~ Voices of Youth
Black History Month 2026 Honoring Vincent Green
Voices Of Youth: Stories And Poems Written By Children From Around The World
Bonjour young readers. Allow me to share the youthful perspective that this book is being presented to you, which contains forty sublime manuscripts from six countries! Though I hope this might enhance your perspective on things and think innovatively. Every tale will engulf you in a new world filled with the adventure which awaits you.
The purpose was none other but to polish young writers and to inspire others by their art of writing.
This is just the beginning of a noble endeavor by a caring man taking on the challenge of working to reach the mountain and make a difference while lifting us young ones up along the away.
MLK Jr. Day of Service 2026
In Honor of this special day, bKind has launched new youth programs providing access to educational and career development opportunities. Thank you, Kristine and Microsoft, for carrying on the legacy through your dedication to service, compassion, and helping communities in need!
Education & Job Opportunities to Transcend Systemic Barriers
Street Code: Learning to Code
Join bKind to build a more inclusive world of compassion, empathy, curiosity, and access to education and opportunity for all.
Brings education and resources to youth in under-served communities.
· Offers pathways to high-paying jobs
· Enhances critical thinking and problem-solving sills
· Creates a bridge in the digital divide, empowering youth to overcomes barriers in education and employment
· Fosters an entrepreneurial mindset and creative thinking
· Dispels the expectation that socioeconomic status dictates the future for our children
**Mission: Equip youth in under-resourced communities with academic and career development skills, tools, and opportunities to thrive & transcend systemic barriers
Fun, relatable activities such as sports games or building a dream home help students learn basic coding & debugging concepts.
Learn to Code kits with folders, fact cards, learning activities, games & other materials about:
• How computers use events in video games
• How to make programs react to events (pressing arrows or buttons)
• How to customize various speeds and sounds
Together we can build a future where every child has the opportunity to learn, thrive, and make a meaningfully contribution to society.
Please contact us with any questions or to volunteer!
b@KindNYC.org
MONEY WI$E FINANCIAL LITERACY for All
Trauma to Triumphs, Inc. (bKind) has taken a significant step in addressing the financial literacy crisis in America with the launch of its MONEY WI$E initiative. By providing a range of FREE educational
Street Code: Learning to Code
Yoga, Wellness, Education, and Economic Development
Trauma to Triumphs, Inc. (DBA: bKind) implements programs that empower communities to achieve ultimate health, mental wellness, and access to educational support and career opportunities that will change the trajectory of young lives.
Join bKind to build a more inclusive world of compassion, empathy, curiosity, and access to education and opportunity for all.
Trauma to Triumphs, Inc. (bKind) WILL continue implementing sustainable programs that empower our communities to BREAK barriers and achieve their ultimate goals.
To our Community, Partners, Families &Volunteers, THANK YOU
With Gratitude this Holiday Season & Always
Thanks to your kindness & dedication, over 2000 families from Aug-Dec have access to:
- Microsoft Laptops, stylus pens & more!
- Snack Kits, backpacks & school supplies
- Sensory play (helpful for Autistic youth, stress, &
- Blankets, socks, baby formula
- Holiday toys, games, stickers, snowman paddle ball, blankets...
MONEY WI$E FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM
YOU can help ensure every individual has the opportunity for financial success!
Trauma to Triumphs, Inc. (bKind) has taken a significant step in addressing the financial literacy crisis in America with the launch of its MONEY WI$E initiative. By providing a range of FREE educational resources that are accessible to all communities, bKind aims to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate their financial situations effectively.
The MONEY WI$E initiative not only focuses on education but also invites volunteers to play a crucial role in this mission. Whether you can spare just one hour or commit to volunteering multiple times throughout the year, your participation can have a profound and lasting impact. Each volunteer's efforts contribute to breaking the cycle of poverty, fostering economic stability, and improving the overall well-being of individuals and families within the community.
Joining the MONEY WI$E initiative gives volunteers a unique opportunity to witness firsthand the transformative power of financial literacy. Be a part of a movement that is making a difference—help us empower communities and transform lives through knowledge and support. Together, we can create a brighter financial future for all. Improving financial wellness throughout our communities helps families build generational wealth and results in a healthier economy for everyone.
GOALS: Create short, simple content providing educational information to help individuals learn more about smart money management.
TOPICS may include:
1. Identify key components of a BUDGET: income, expenses, savings, an emergency fund
2. Explore budgeting strategies and how to establish financial goals
3. Financial Freedom: Tips for financial wellness
4. Dream Dollars: understand your net worth and how to increase it to achieve your dreams
5. Learn from the experts: compile quotes or advice from a few leading experts in finance
6. How to start saving money or establish a savings account
7. Smart spending practices
8. Learn about credit cards vs. debit cards, interest rates, and how to avoid falling into debt
9. Fun Facts about money
ACTIVITIES include:
1. Design a newsletter
2. CREATE simple content for bKind’s website and for social media
3. Develop worksheets that prompt beneficiaries to write down their goals, budget, etc.
4. Record short video tutorials
FORMAT: Content created by volunteers can be shared in any format including short videos, PowerPoint, words, or online via social media or the bKind website
START DATE: Anytime!
COMMITMENT: No minimum requirement. Open and flexible! 1 hour; 1 time; at your convenience
FREQUENCY: Open and flexible! ONE TIME, weekly, monthly, or as frequently as each volunteer chooses
GROUP SIZE: Available for individuals or groups of any size. We will customize volunteer activities for individuals or groups to meet any specific requests and accommodate each person/team’s needs and availability.
WHY THIS INITIATIVE IS IMPERATIVE:
· The current financial crisis could cost the country about $700 billion every two years
· 56% of Americans do not have enough savings to cover a $1,000 emergency expense
· 32% of American workers run out of money before payday (a figure that includes those earning $100,000 or even $200,000 a year)
· Household debt continues to rise, growing by $3.5 billion dollars in just the third quarter of 2021
· Only 24% of millennials understand basic financial concepts
· Schools do not offer a standalone personal finance class
· ONLY one course SENIOR year is embedded in the required economics course for one semester
· K-8 Social Studies Framework has no financial literacy standards
No legislation related to K-12 personal finance education has been passed in recent years
Academic Equality - Microsoft Surface Laptops
NEW MICROSOFT SURFACE LAPTOPS
Join bKind donors, partners, and volunteers in the ongoing LEAD initiative (Learn, Excel, Achieve & Dream), that provides resources to break the cycle of poverty and trauma in under-served communities.
Through the generosity of Microsoft, economically disadvantaged students earned new Microsoft surface laptops to enhance their learning and commitment to education. For this initial 2025 school year distribution, school and community staff worked with bKind to identify students and groups who would benefit from this device and use it to promote learning and service to family and community. We will continue to collaborate within communities to offer educational resources, instruction, information, and supplies, and we invite you to be part of this valuable effort as a donor or volunteer.
Your contribution in any amount will expand the mission to achieve academic equality in ways that have immediate, tangible, life-changing results. You can be part of this initiative, that spans from combating hunger, to mentoring, coding, resume writing, motivational programs, computer access, and community leadership.