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WHO WE ARE
A vocational enrichment program for youth that creatively forms relationships and strengthens community involvement, while laying the groundwork for a vibrant future.
VISION
We envision a world where the community stewards youth, land, and our social impact, fostering an inclusive environment that nurtures growth and collaboration.
MISSION
Our mission is to empower Hudson Valley youth through immersive employment opportunities in sustainable agriculture, green building, and entrepreneurship. As part of our commitment, we aim to create a young adult housing collective that provides stable, supportive housing while also offering resources for personal and professional development, ensuring our youth have the foundation they need to thrive in their communities.
The COOP Concept Core Programming
Construction & Sustainable Living
Empower youth to build with their hands which fosters personal development
Agriculture & Gardening
Grow food, as well as care for our environment and immediate community
Entrepreneurship
Help youth discover their passion and skills, to empower innovative ideas
Sponsor a Space in Our Future COOP​
Help Fly The COOP, Inc. purchase land in Ulster County to support year-round youth programming
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With community support, we can purchase our own land—a permanent home for creativity, entrepreneurship, hands-on learning, and future growth. This land will allow Fly The COOP, Inc. (formerly The COOP Concept) to expand our year-round Saturday Young Entrepreneurship Program, strengthen our 5-week summer intensive, and eventually build a tiny-home village where young adults can transition from our workforce development programs into “their own coop.”
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Your contribution is a direct investment in the futures of youth and young adults in Ulster County.
Sponsorship Opportunities
PROGRAM SUPPORT TIERS
These tiers directly support year-round entrepreneurship programming & summer youth initiatives.
Hatchling Tier — $100–$249
Small but mighty support that helps young creatives take their first steps. Your contribution fuels hands-on materials, youth-led projects, and weekly program essentials.
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Mother Hen Tier — $250–$499
Supports one full month of youth mentorship sessions.
Includes recognition on digital promotional materials, social media for six months, and the event program.
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Golden Egg Tier — $500-$999
Funds ongoing youth-led community projects and creative initiatives.
Includes all Mother Hen benefits plus premium recognition, logo placement on event materials, and continued email campaign features for one year.
LAND & FUTURE GROWTH TIERS
These higher-tier gifts help us purchase land, develop outdoor learning spaces, and lay the groundwork for our future tiny-home village.
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Roost Raiser Tier — $1,000–$4,999
Help us secure the land that will become our long-term home base for youth innovation.
Includes all Golden Egg benefits plus recognition on the future entrance sign (“Founding Roost Raisers”) and an invitation to a land walk-through + youth presentation day.
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Coop Builder Tier — $5,000–$9,999
Become a construction partner in shaping our creative campus—from gardens to outdoor classrooms to workshop hubs.
Includes all Roost Raiser benefits plus early naming opportunities for outdoor features and a spotlight feature in our youth entrepreneurship newsletter.
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Flock Steward Tier — $10,000+
Stand with us as a visionary leader investing in land, long-term programming, and the future tiny-home village for young adults.
Includes all Coop Builder benefits plus prominent recognition on the “Flock Steward Wall,” early access to tiny-home naming opportunities, and an annual private “State of the Coop” briefing with youth and leadership.
Together, We Build More Than a COOP — We Build Futures
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Your gift creates safe spaces, meaningful work opportunities, community connections, and a pathway to independence for youth and young adults. No matter your tier, you are part of the movement.
Why Your Sponsorship Matters
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Sustainability & Stability
Purchasing land ensures a permanent, safe, and creative environment for youth to learn, build, work, and lead.
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Youth Entrepreneurship, Year-Round
Your support strengthens our Saturday programs that teach workforce readiness, creative problem-solving, leadership, and real-world earning opportunities.
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Summer Intensive Growth
Your contribution expands our 5-week summer workforce development bootcamp—giving youth hands-on, paid, project-based experiences.
A Future Tiny-Home Village
Long-term, the land will house a small village of tiny homes where young adults can safely transition into independent living, giving them a supportive launch into adulthood.
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Get Involved
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor and helping us secure our future home base, please contact us at Development@thecoopconcept.org. Your support will help youth grow their skills, build confidence, and one day move into their own coop.
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Thank you for uplifting youth, strengthening community, and believing in what’s possible.
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You can also click the link below to BE A HERO and make your donation now—we’ll follow up to set up your sponsorship.











