Kind Tree Productions, Inc.
Autism Rocks
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
1. KindTree seeks to address the frequent experience of isolation for persons with autism, their families and caregivers by providing a community of supporters who celebrate their strengths and provide opportunities for connection. 2. This community of supporters and the events we develop will provide a safe space for people on the spectrum to truly become themselves and to live with self confidence. 3. Advocate for the Autism Community in the greater community to develop not just awareness but acceptance that will open up opportunities for connection, employment, and access to community events.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
KindTree Friends and Family Camp
Autism Camp/Retreat - 125 guests
An annual four-day outdoor camp located in the scenic woods near Florence, Oregon with lake swimming, meals, activities, and supported community building for people experiencing autism of all ages, including their caregivers and family members. This is a mostly outdoor, camping event with limited cabin availability. The retreat is designed around the needs of those living with autism. The retreat is a time for rejuvenation and solidarity. Autists are accepted and enjoyed for themselves. Our campers say "This is some of the greatest autistic fun there is."
Art Program
Art Program:
Artists Scholarships, Marketing, Profit Sharing, Framing Services, ZGallery Displays, Online, Retail and Festival Sales.
Skill Training for an Independent Living Experience (STiLE)
The KindTree-Autism Rocks Skills Training for an Independent living Experience program (STiLE), functions as an educational program for youth and adults 11 years and older with autism and others with developmental/intellectual disabilities. Established in 2013 to meet a service gap for adults living with autism in our community, the mission has been to provide skill training to encourage community engagement, independence, productivity, creative expression, health, work readiness and independent living. Our goal is to enhance the quality of life, with service and celebration, of individuals with disabilities through advocacy, art, education, recreation and community participation.
Outreach
Through support groups for peers and parents in multiple locations, a popular volunteer program for Camp and our other programs, and social events engaging all the community, we create successful interactions between the people we serve and our surrounding community members, improving self confidence and acceptance for everyone.
Support Groups
Peer Support Group: 90 minutes free and facilitated monthly meeting where participants discuss personal issues and develop friendships.
Social Skills Group: Free meetings on the odd month to talk about social skills and choose a location for an outing to practice them, scheduled for even months.
Friday Social: An free 2 hour online gathering just to socialize, with participants from all over the world. Currently happening nearly every month.
Artist Guild: Free monthly meetings for the 100 or so members of our Artist Guild featuring guest artists or supporters designed to provide professional support, peer interaction and use of our marketing program.
Where we work
Awards
Thanks to You Award 2022
The Taubert Memorial Foundation
External reviews

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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
KindTree works to build a strong community for people with autism, their friends, families and caregivers. KindTree provides recreation, advocacy, skill building and social connection. KindTree accepts and celebrates people with autism.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
KindTree offers a unique annual family camp welcoming all ages and abilities to provide a safe, fun outdoor environment of acceptance. KindTree connects people with autism to local resources through the Advocacy program and our monthly e-newsletter. KindTree offers year-round skills building and training programs (STiLE) to bring people with autism together to learn and grow. KindTree's Art Program showcases artists with autism through displays and marketing of original works and their reprints. KindTree offers free support groups that engage people on the spectrum in a respectful and open way. KindTree holds an annual fundraisers and community events with music and participant involvement. KindTree connects individuals through their Facebook page and maintains a community calendar of events on their website, www.kindtree.org.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
KindTree has a solid volunteer base of 30 to 75 individuals and a donor base of more than 2000. KindTree's Board is a governing, fundraising and active board of up to 15 advocates. KindTree receives repeated grant funding and support from local art and autism organizations and grantmakers both regional and national, and augments resources with annual fundraising events.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
KindTree has become an integrated and unique part of our local disability community and continues to expand the skills training programs of STiLE and the collaboration of our organization with local and regional autism advocacy groups.
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Kind Tree Productions, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 12/01/2022
Micahel Omogrosso
Heather Swaney
WhiteBird Clinic
Leslie Gilbert
Lane Co. DD Services
Tim Mueller
GreyWolf Projects
Luca Kline
Student
Susan Regnarus
Retired
Nicole Sharette
Personal Support Contractor
Chrissy Peirsol
Personal Support Contractor
Michael Omogrosso
University fo Oregon
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.