Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Council

Kindred Bakery BK, a Flatbush, Brooklyn-based social enterprise, will launch two inclusive baking programs this fall at Greenwich House, a historic West Village community center serving New Yorkers through arts, education, and social services.

This expansion marks Kindred’s first program site outside Brooklyn, allowing the organization to serve dozens more youth and young adults annually, particularly those for whom a Manhattan location is more accessible. Together, Kindred and Greenwich House will create a vibrant hub for programming in what Greenwich House describes as “a model for how organizations can come together to support and empower individuals in our community.”

Programs Offered

• Saturday Baking & Pastry Program (Ages 12–24): Weekly two-hour classes covering food safety, baking techniques, and teamwork. Students build confidence with a focus on STEAM skills and social-emotional learning, while preparing professional-quality breads and pastries to share with friends and family.
  
• Artisan Bread & Pastry Fall Series (Young Adults & Emerging Professionals): A 16-session Thursday–Friday course over eight weeks, focused on fermentation science, two-step bakes, and artisan breadmaking. Participants practice mixing, proofing, shaping, and baking breads such as focaccia, challah, and bagels.
  

Kindred’s approach combines hands-on, project-based learning with social-emotional support, accommodations, and an adapted curriculum designed to be accessible for every ability.

Program Dates

• Saturday Sessions: Sept 20 – Nov 15, 2025 | 11 AM – 1 PM | Flatbush & Greenwich Village
  
• Thursday–Friday Series: Sept 25 – Nov 21, 2025 | 10 AM – 1 PM | Greenwich House Kitchen, 27 Barrow St, NYC
  

Registration is now open at www.kindredbakerybk.org.

Partner Quote

“We are thrilled to provide a space at Greenwich House for Kindred Bakery to expand its impactful culinary programs,” said Laura Langner, Chief Health and Human Services Officer of Greenwich House. “This partnership with Kindred Bakery marks an exciting first step in creating meaningful opportunities that are inclusive to people from marginalized groups. We believe that when businesses embrace diverse abilities, they not only help individuals achieve greater independence but also foster stronger, more inclusive workplaces that benefit everyone. By providing a home for their work, we are helping to create a model for how organizations can come together to support and empower individuals in our community. This collaboration is a perfect reflection of our mission to bring people together through a shared passion for community and inclusion.”

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About Kindred Bakery BK

Founded by the parents of a young man with autism, Kindred Bakery BK provides hands-on culinary training and skill building programs for youth and young adults across New York City. Through inclusive baking education, Kindred helps participants build confidence, technical skills, and community while preparing for meaningful futures in the food industry. Learn more at www.kindredbakerybk.org.

About Greenwich House

Founded in 1902, Greenwich House is a nonprofit dedicated to responding to the urgent, ongoing, and diverse community needs of more than 25,000 New Yorkers annually. Children, families, and individuals are served through arts and education programs, older adult services, and health services that foster wellness, creativity, and connection. Learn more at www.greenwichhouse.org.