Kinder Foundation

01/19/2023

Earlier this month, Buffalo Soldiers Museum] marked their 22 year anniversary of shining a light on the stories of African Americans in the military. An exciting milestone for this essentially important and powerfully impactful organization - congratulations!

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Today marks 22 years since we opened our doors! Over the past two decades, we have provided innovative educational programming, built up our artifact collection, and hosted hundreds of community events and activities.

Thank you for supporting our mission! 🙏

01/17/2023

Founders’ keepers // Show Me Mizzou // University of Missouri

“I believe that this kind of education grounds people in such a way that they can understand facts and discuss issues more intelligently,” says Kinder, BA ’66, JD ’68. “If you look back at virtually any incident during the founding of the country, there were controversial issues. And if you understand what those issues are, I think it gives you a much better understanding of how we evolved into what we are today.”

Read on for more on Kinder Foundation's support of Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy and its research around America's foundational values.

The Kinder Institute is reinforcing America’s bedrock principles.

01/13/2023

On Wednesday we celebrated the post-Harvey renovation of Blue Triangle Community Center! Special thanks to the Qatar Harvey Fund, and congratulations to Ms. Charlotte Bryant, the Board of Directors, Lucy Bremond, and the Blue Triangle Friends on completing this important milestone!

01/09/2023

We know where we will be on Saturday, February 11! Read on to learn more about the upcoming "Biggest Picnic in Texas" and join in celebrating the official public opening of Memorial Park Conservancy]’s innovative Land Bridge. This project will be a one-of-a-kind asset for conservation and exceptional destination for recreation in Houston.

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Hot Off the Presses: The Biggest Picnic in Texas! Celebrate the grand opening of Memorial Park’s Land Bridge and Prairie with us on Saturday, February 11th. Thanks to the event’s presenting sponsors Kinder Foundation] and and picnic basket sponsor

The Land Bridge & Prairie Project is delivered by Memorial Park Conservancy and its Ten-Year Plan partners: , Kinder Foundation], and

Check out the full article by 🔗 in bio

01/05/2023

Purposeful green spaces have the ability to enhance and invigorate our cityscape in many ways, and groups like Buffalo Bayou Partnership] are helping to bring these benefits to all Houstonians with their thoughtful and creative efforts.

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Thank you for sharing our vision of Buffalo Bayou as a unifying and transformative force for Houston. Happy New Year from Buffalo Bayou Partnership!

Photo by Glenn Cox.

01/03/2023

Grand New Stairway over Memorial Park Is Clay Family's Inventive Holiday Gift to Houston

There is so much to be excited about around the land bridge project in Memorial Park. Take a look at this article from Houston CityBook to learn more about the truly unique "scramble" stairs.

ONE FAMILY HAS made a unique gift to the city this holiday season — a fabulous new feature of Memorial Park sure to thrill children and challenge fitness-minded adults for years to come.

12/29/2022

As we say goodbye to 2022, we are scrolling through a few of our favorite memories this past year. We are so proud of our city and to join with the organizations who bring to life inspired ideas for moving Houston forward. We cannot wait to see what 2023 brings - Happy New Year!

12/27/2022

File under "Things to know this winter." Trees For Houston] shares some excellent tips for making sure your trees make it through Houston's cold snaps this season.

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Oh, the weather outside is definitely about to get frightful ❄️ With the drastic weather drop later this week, it’s the perfect time to get your plants and trees prepared. Be safe out there, friends!

12/23/2022

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If you haven't made it out for a twinkling, holiday-themed ride on the train at Hermann Park Conservancy - here is your reminder! These fun and festive trips make their loop everyday from 5:00 - 6:00 PM through January 8th.

12/21/2022

Houston Food Bank is adding some holiday flare to their volunteer shifts this week. So grab that ugly sweater or favorite pair of PJs and visit their website to learn more about how you can join the fun while making a positive difference right here in the Houston community.

🌟🎉 Join us next week for Holiday Palooza! Sign up for a volunteer shift today at houstonfoodbank.org/volunteernow. See you soon! 🍏

Holiday Palooza Schedule:
December 19: Jingle Bell Rock
- Bring your favorite jingle bells 🔔
December 20: Polar Express
- Wear your coziest pajamas 👚
December 21: Holiday Movie
- Enjoy screenings of festive movies 🎥
December 22: Holiday Helpers
- Wear your favorite festive attire ✨
December 23: Ugly Sweater Day
- Show us your ugliest holiday sweater 👕

12/19/2022

Let's get something fun added to those new 2023 calendars. Now in it's 8th year, 2023's skiing-inspired Glow in the Glades for Memorial Park Conservancy is set to swoosh into Clay Family Eastern Glades on Friday, January 27. Visit Memorial Park Conservancy's website for details and ticketing on this special event.

Grab your coziest winter gear and join us for après-ski at Urban Wild’s 8th annual Glow in the Glades! Support Memorial Park Conservancy and enjoy light bites, festive drinks, and a rocking silent disco in the iconic Clay Family Eastern Glades. Hit the slopes with us starting at 7:30PM on Friday, January 27th. There’s “snow” place like Memorial Park!

Buy early bird tickets from now until December 16th and get 15% off! All ticket proceeds support the care and restoration of Memorial Park. Tickets to Glow in the Glades are nonrefundable.

This is an exclusive event that will sell out quickly! Buy your tickets or secure your sponsorship today. To learn more follow the link below:

https://bit.ly/3DPBLwS

12/16/2022

Looking for an enviable holiday card photo or just a way to kick off the weekend with an artful flair? Stop by "Solstice" the newest illuminated installation Discovery Green and be inspired!

12/14/2022

Kudos and congratulations to the volunteers of United Way of Greater Houston for your impactful and important work this year!

12/12/2022

Have you explored Halls Bayou Greenway? With new trails, pedestrian bridges, and open greenspace, Halls Bayou is a great place to explore this holiday season. To date, Kinder Foundation has invested nearly $9 million along Halls Bayou as part of its $50 million transformational gift made to Bayou Greenways in 2013.

Happy Monday, Houston! 👋

How beautiful is this view of the pond at Keith-Weiss Park along Halls Bayou Greenway?

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12/09/2022

From the very first SPARK Park in 1984 to a tally of more than 200 constructed since, congratulations to SPARK School Park Program as they look back on the decades of meaningful work, success, and fun.

Today in 1984, the city’s first SPARK Park opens at Gregory-Lincoln Elementary.

12/07/2022

Checking in with 2011 Kinder Excellence in Teaching Award Recipient Keith Desrosiers - Kinder Foundation

Kinder Foundation is proud to shine the light on one of our KETA winners, Keith Desrosiers, with this recent Q&A check in. Read on here:

It has been a pleasure catching up with some of our past KETA recipients. Today, we are excited to feature Keith Desrosiers, the director of mathematics at Yes Prep Public Schools an one of our 2011 KETA winners. You can read more about Keith, below. What has been occupying your time lately (persona...

12/05/2022

Buffalo Bayou East will transform East End. See how, and why affordable housing is the first step

The first step of transforming the eastern side of Buffalo Bayou will begin with affordable housing. This article from Houston Chronicle dives into the details of the affordable housing development, Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou, and the start of progress on the long-awaited and ambitious Buffalo Bayou East plan.

An ambitious $310 million transformation of the eastern side of Buffalo Bayou is...

12/02/2022

WOW! Captured from the Kinder Foundation office after a recent storm, check out this stunning image of a rainbow.

11/30/2022

Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern — Buffalo Bayou Partnership

Running November 25 - January 8, Buffalo Bayou Partnership is serving up a unique winter light event with "Cistern Illuminated." Add this one-of-a-kind, truly Houston experience to you "must see" list this season.

An underground, former water reservoir in Buffalo Bayou Park now open for history and art tours. Book your tour reservation today!

11/28/2022

Construction of the pier at Willow Waterhole Greenway's Westbury Lake is underway! Whether you are looking forward to a new favorite fishing option or the perfect spot for wildlife viewing, its another reason to celebrate this exciting outdoor space.

11/23/2022

The official national "Take a Hike Day" may have technically been last week, but if you need a fun pre or post-Thanksgiving celebration activity, a stroll through one of Houston's dynamic greenspaces seems a perfect option! Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday tomorrow!

Happy ! Did you know America has around 60,000 miles of trails?

Grab your backpack, trail mix, and water bottle, and explore Houston's beautiful greenspaces. 🌄

Get out there and get hiking!

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11/21/2022

Several new SPARK Parks were dedicated and celebrated in schools across Houston last week. Here is just one to share for a cheerful start to your week!

11/16/2022

Last month, Kinder Foundation celebrated twelve of Houston's most dynamic educators during the organization's annual "Be the Change" dinner and award program. Taking a moment to revisit all the smiles with this group photo of current and past award winners.

11/14/2022

Did you know it is SPARK Week? Check out SPARK School Park Program]’s most recent newsleter for a calendar of park dedications taking place this week (eight in all!) as well as a recap of the announcement that the organization was recently named a "Winner of Distinction 2022" by the Better Business Bureau. Good news all around!

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November SPARK News!
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11/11/2022

Trees For Houston recently hosted a very successful tree-giveaway event. If you missed it, mark your calendars as another one is set for tomorrow! Visit their website event calendar for full details and start thinking of that perfect spot to add a new tree to your landscape.

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This weekend we hosted our first walk-up tree giveaway of the season in partnership with 🌳to great success! We had so many smiling faces fill up their shopping carts with trees, so excited to get them planted. Stay tuned, our next signature drive-thru giveaway will be on Saturday, November 12. Click on the link in our bio for our event calendar with more event dates and info.
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11/09/2022

A lovely Wildlife Wednesday reshare from . Enjoy!

11/04/2022

End of the week is just ahead! Wishing everyone an enjoyable weekend.

Nature walks are the best🍂
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11/02/2022

Sewing: Buffalo Soldiers museum continues telling history

“The Buffalo Soldiers Museum is a historic treasure, and the story of its founding inspired us,” said Rich Kinder, chairman of the Kinder Foundation. “We have intentionally made our gift a matching gift in hopes of inspiring others to support the museum.”

Read on to learn more about this significant and special place in Houston as well as an upcoming expansion project.

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum is the nation’s largest museum dedicated to the legacy...

10/31/2022

It may be the last day of October on the calendar, but these flowers are still going strong. Happy Monday, everyone - courtesy of our green spaces!

10/28/2022

Biden appoints Rice's Ruth López Turley to National Board for Education Sciences

Our congratulations to Ruth López Turley on this meaningful recognition. It is well deserved!

President Biden has appointed Ruth López Turley, director of Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research and professor of sociology, to the National Board for Education Sciences.

10/24/2022

When was the last time you spent some time at the Museum? "Visitation" is just one example from an incredible collection which calls you to lose an hour, an afternoon, or a day in the most enjoyable way! Find it at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston] Nancy and Rich Kinder Building.

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Ghanaian artist stopped by to adjust his cascading metal mosaic "Visitation."

The 110-foot sheet of bottle tops, pieced together to form a vast panorama, greets visitors inside the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building's majestic arrival hall.

10/21/2022

Discovery Green®] once again sets the scene with another unique and interactive art installation with Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0. Visitors are invited to step inside one of 16 house-shaped structures where they may then sit, swing, and simply take in the Houston nighttime skyline. Running October 8 - November 4 from 6-10PM.

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We are excited for the new art installation Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0 by ! They are sixteen glowing house-like play structures where visitors are invited to sit, swing and relax with one another.
You can expect activities and programming presented by throughout opening night, Saturday, October 8, from 6-10 pm and through November 4! Link in bio.

10/19/2022

, City of Houston, Harris County Precinct One, and other key project partners - including members of the Kinder Foundation team - were on hand for the ribbon cutting of a new trail segment along Halls Bayou Greenway on Saturday, October 8.

“We are delighted to continue our progress on Halls Bayou Greenway. Big or small, every new segment of hike-and-bike trail is an important step in fulfilling Houston Parks Board’s vision for the Bayou Greenways,” said Beth White, President and CEO of Houston Parks Board.

10/17/2022

Memorial Park Conservancy]’s State of the Park 2022 luncheon was a meaningful moment of looking back - and ahead - on an exciting chapter for this special space. Congratuations on all that has been accomplished and all which stands on the horizon for Memorial Park.

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It was a beautiful fall day for our State of the Park 2022 luncheon! Thank you to our presenting sponsor the Kinder Foundation and all our event supporters who joined us in the Clay Family Eastern Glades💚

Proceeds from today’s event help fund our day-to-day operations of the 1,100 acres of Memorial Park that are under the Conservancy’s care.

Huge thanks to emcee Linda Lorelle of Lorelle Media and Thomas Woltz of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects. Take a peek at some of the highlights from State of the Park 2022. A recording of the full program will be available on the Conservancy’s website soon for free public viewing

10/14/2022

SPARK | School Park Program

This art installation at JP Henderson SPARK School Park Program illustrates how its feeling a little more like the sunny days of summer than the early days of autumn here in Houston.

SPARK helps public schools develop their playgrounds into community parks. SPARK School Park Program The SPARK School Park Program works with schools and neighborhoods to develop community parks on public school grounds. Since 1983, SPARK has built over 200+ community parks throughout the Houston/Ha...

10/10/2022

Have you heard? Over the weekend, a new segment of the Seymour Lieberman Trail opened in Memorial Park Conservancy. Find some time to enjoy a stroll and scope out this newest addition to Houston's hiking and biking trail scene.

10/07/2022

Kinder Foundation was pleased to be on hand for Good Reason Houston]’s recent celebration and recognition of the impact and importance of quality public education for our city. It was wonderful to see the enthusiastic support for the organization’s efforts at promoting optimism, change, and progress in education.

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Wow, what a night! Hundreds of Houstonians gathered at to celebrate public schools and talk about how we can join together to make sure every child in Houston has a great school to attend.
Special thanks to Board Chair Scott McClelland, and all of our Board of Directors and sponsors who made the night a huge success! Teachers, school leaders, and public officials all showed up to rally around high quality public education. Even students joined in and graced us with incredible performances!