Hello.
We’re Concrete Couch and we help communities come together to do amazing things.
The people we bring together for our projects and programs create murals, bridges, towers, mosaics, park benches, friendships, wacky experiences, grow spinach (and other delectables), and yes, make the occasional concrete couch.
They also grow confidence, connection, hope, self-esteem, skills and optimism.
We love what we do. We think it’s important. And we hope you’ll come along and be a part of it.
Want to read about why we do what we do? Thought you’d never ask
Concrete Couch has been connecting communities since 1990. We were a loosely-affiliated but tightly-aligned group of teachers, artists, builders, optimists, pragmatists and super-heroes (plus the odd dramatist) (Literally). We gained our 501C3 status in 2004, and have been going strong ever since.
Our 7 core beliefs:
1) Community matters
It’s what holds us together. But the places where community happens are disappearing. We want to create new ones. And strengthen the old places.
2) Making things is fun work
Creativity is a fundamental human force that connects us to who we are. When we make things, we’re being our best selves.
3) Junk is just raw material waiting for an idea
You’d be amazed what we can do with a pile of stuff that’s headed for the landfill.
4) Every community has strengths, assets and resources
We love discovering these resources, and creating a venue for the sharing of skills, knowledge, tools, and ideas. Projects move forward, and our communities grow stronger.
5) Sharing things with others makes people happier
Sharing food, music, tools, materials and knowledge makes us all feel better about ourselves and our world. We’re never happier than when were sharing our gifts
6) People who feel valued contribute more
We love watching what happens when a person is given a welder, an engaging project, new amigos, and enthusiastic support. This is sheer magic and it’s what gets us out of bed in the morning.
7) Getting dirty is liberating
Most of our best times involved dirt, dust, paint, glue and some kind of unidentified gunk (respirators where appropriate).
We make a mess to make things functional and beautiful.
Interested? Go on, introduce yourself
Feel free to ask us any questions, share your projects/ideas/photos, sign-up for our e-newsletter, or connect via Facebook and Instagram.
We love to connect with community builders everywhere! Looking to volunteer? Email Kendall at kendall@concretecouch.org
The Concrete Couch crew
Staff
Steve, Kendall, Ruthie
Teachers
Becky, K8e, Joel, Forrest, Mike
Board
Leah, Eric, Matt, Natalie, Iggy, Sherrie, Vince, Jonny O, Lelia, Aaron, Madeleine
Mission Statement: To work with kids and community groups to create public art, to build community, and to create environments and experiences that humanize our world.
We’re Concrete Couch and we help communities come together to do amazing things.
The people we bring together for our projects and programs create murals, bridges, towers, mosaics, park benches, friendships, wacky experiences, grow spinach (and other delectables), and yes, make the occasional concrete couch.
They also grow confidence, connection, hope, self-esteem, skills and optimism.
We love what we do. We think it’s important. And we hope you’ll come along and be a part of it.
Want to read about why we do what we do? Thought you’d never ask
Concrete Couch has been connecting communities since 1990. We were a loosely-affiliated but tightly-aligned group of teachers, artists, builders, optimists, pragmatists and super-heroes (plus the odd dramatist) (Literally). We gained our 501C3 status in 2004, and have been going strong ever since.
Our 7 core beliefs:
1) Community matters
It’s what holds us together. But the places where community happens are disappearing. We want to create new ones. And strengthen the old places.
2) Making things is fun work
Creativity is a fundamental human force that connects us to who we are. When we make things, we’re being our best selves.
3) Junk is just raw material waiting for an idea
You’d be amazed what we can do with a pile of stuff that’s headed for the landfill.
4) Every community has strengths, assets and resources
We love discovering these resources, and creating a venue for the sharing of skills, knowledge, tools, and ideas. Projects move forward, and our communities grow stronger.
5) Sharing things with others makes people happier
Sharing food, music, tools, materials and knowledge makes us all feel better about ourselves and our world. We’re never happier than when were sharing our gifts
6) People who feel valued contribute more
We love watching what happens when a person is given a welder, an engaging project, new amigos, and enthusiastic support. This is sheer magic and it’s what gets us out of bed in the morning.
7) Getting dirty is liberating
Most of our best times involved dirt, dust, paint, glue and some kind of unidentified gunk (respirators where appropriate).
We make a mess to make things functional and beautiful.
Interested? Go on, introduce yourself
Feel free to ask us any questions, share your projects/ideas/photos, sign-up for our e-newsletter, or connect via Facebook and Instagram.
We love to connect with community builders everywhere! Looking to volunteer? Email Kendall at kendall@concretecouch.org
The Concrete Couch crew
Staff
Steve, Kendall, Ruthie
Teachers
Becky, K8e, Joel, Forrest, Mike
Board
Leah, Eric, Matt, Natalie, Iggy, Sherrie, Vince, Jonny O, Lelia, Aaron, Madeleine
Mission Statement: To work with kids and community groups to create public art, to build community, and to create environments and experiences that humanize our world.
