KairosLOVE is grounded in two core values that shape our work with children:

Safety and Respect: I care about you too much to harm you with my words or actions. Because of that, I commit to doing the personal work required to avoid shaming, threatening, or diminishing you in any way.
Commitment to Growth: I am deeply invested in your long-term success—academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally.

These values guide how we teach, connect, and grow with our leaders every day.

Community Action Sessions (CAS) were created based on the belief that high-quality extracurricular education should be accessible to all leaders, regardless of race, gender and socioeconomic status. CAS invites community partners to create direct access to rich and diverse learning in the following areas: Service Learning, STEM, Health & Wellness, and Arts & Culture.

As part of the KairosPDX Learning Academy, the Reflection Room centers on children’s wellness and social-emotional growth. Our team supports children through regular check-ins, mindfulness practices, and positive reinforcement (“bucket fills”), as well as by guiding de-escalation, redirection, and conflict resolution. The goal is to help our KairosPDX leaders build essential life skills as they grow.

At KairosPDX, we recognize that nutrition is foundational to lifelong well-being. We are committed to providing children and families with consistent access to healthy, nourishing, and culturally appropriate foods. Through our community garden, students engage in planting and harvesting, developing a deeper appreciation for where their food comes from and the diverse range of produce available. These hands-on experiences not only promote healthy eating habits but also celebrate cultural food traditions, connect families to meaningful recipes, and encourage environmental stewardship.