At Outside the Box Institute, we believe meaningful change happens through collaboration. We partner with organizations that share our commitment to fostering connection, belonging, and well-being through evidence-informed, human-centered experiences.
Whether you're a university, nonprofit, business, culinary venue, or community organization, we believe that together we can create spaces where people feel seen, connected, and inspired.
We're seeking mission-aligned organizations to help build a regional network of We Knead Connection™ community hubs. Whether you provide a kitchen, recruit participants, support research, or invest in community wellbeing, we'd love to explore a partnership.

Partner with us to bring We Knead Connection™ to your campus and foster belonging, wellbeing, and community among students, faculty, and staff.

Open your culinary space to connection-centered experiences. Host We Knead Connection™ workshops that bring people together through shared baking.

Partner with us to bring connection-centered experiences to the people you serve, fostering belonging, wellbeing, and community.

Partner with us to improve social wellbeing through evidence-informed connection experiences that reduce loneliness and strengthen belonging.
Bring Connection to Your Campus, Workplace, or Community.
Partner With Outside the Box Institute.
Create Belonging Together.









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