About KOSQS

Keep On St3pping with Quiet Storm LLC (KOSQS) walks alongside individuals as they take bold steps toward stability, well-being, and purpose. We address socioeconomic hardships through practical support—interactive safety education & awareness, technology training (including STEM), innovation, and workforce development—while strengthening the nonprofit workers and volunteers who serve our communities by addressing burnout. Every initiative is designed to build resilience and restore dignity.

Our Purpose

The purpose of KOSQS is to strengthen underserved communities through well-being and quality-of-life programs while advancing the sustainability of the nonprofit workforce that serves.

Our Mission (What We Do)

KOSQS empowers underserved communities through community-focused well-being and quality-of-life programs while ensuring the protection, sustainability, and retention of the nonprofit workforce that serves them through advocacy, training, and volunteer support initiatives. Our work ensures that help reaches those who need it—without burning out the people called to serve.

Our Approach

  • Dignity-First: People before programs; we listen, co-design, and walk alongside.

  • Practical & Measurable: Clear outcomes, real skills, everyday tools.

  • Powered by Partnerships: Residents, nonprofits, schools, businesses, and public safety working together.

Our Vision

A world where community needs are met without burning out the people called to serve.

Leadership

Dr. Cyd C. Howard, DBA, MBA, PMP—Founder & CEO/Lead Strategist
A nonprofit leadership expert, author, and community advocate

-KOSQS is lifting up communities—while protecting those who serve them.

Flagship Initiatives

  • Safe Haven Initiative
    Distributes and installs 200 Ring Doorbells for elderly (60+) and disabled (18+) residents in underserved neighborhoods—paired with app training and safety coaching—to increase security, awareness, and independence. (*2026 Initiative)

  • Roosevelt City Technology & Empowerment Center
    A partnership at the Roosevelt City Recreation Center providing computer access, digital skills & STEM learning, and workforce resources for youth, seniors, and job seekers. (*2026 Initiative)

  • Nonprofit Worker Wellness & Burnout Prevention
    A research-informed initiative rooted in Dr. Cyd Howard’s field experience to reduce burnout and turnover and improve organizational performance.
    What it includes:

    • Skills-based workshops (stress management, boundaries, workload design)

    • Supervisor/leader training (supportive leadership, fair workload, recognition)

    • Peer support circles & reflection tools

    • Practical toolkits tied to Exhausted but Essential (checklists, templates, action plans)

    • Organization assessments with data-driven recommendations and follow-ups

Get Involved

  • Donate: Fuel safety tech, STEM learning, job-readiness, and burnout prevention.

  • Volunteer: Mentor, teach, or support installations and workshops.

  • Partner: Sponsor equipment, host trainings, or co-create solutions with us.

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