$16B
Local Houston grocery store dollars that could stay in the community
40%
Of youth aging out of foster care and the justice system end up homeless
1
Flagship village combining two broken systems to create an awe-inspiring solution
Who We Serve
Empowering Young Adults
We focus on young adults ages 15-25, providing pathways to purpose, skills, and self-reliance.
Foster Care Youth
Young adults aging out of the foster care system find purpose, community, and career pathways through our programs.
Justice-Involved Youth
We provide second chances and meaningful work for young people seeking to rebuild their lives.
Purpose Seekers
Any young adult looking for meaningful, independent work in sustainable agriculture can join our movement.
Our Story
From Vision to Reality
The Kalos Project was born from a simple belief: that food systems can heal—not just our bodies, but our communities and the lives of young people seeking purpose.
Our approach is rooted in the 11 Pillars of Thriving Local Food Systems, implemented through our Consult, Design, Advocate, Orchestrate framework.
We’re building for a 50-year vision, with 5-year actionable steps that create real change today while laying the groundwork for generations to come.
Be Part of Our Story
Whether you volunteer, partner, or support our mission, you’re helping to create lasting change in the lives of young people and communities.