Burnout Should Never be the Cost of Offering a Helping Hand.
KOSQS- Strengthening the Heart of Nonprofits
Empowering Nonprofit Leaders while Transforming Communities
KOSQS exists to nurture the community that serves the community—by lifting up neighbors while protecting those who serve them. We create programs that strengthen the well-being and quality of life of underserved communities, while also advocating for and supporting the nonprofit workers who make that service possible. Through education, volunteer engagement, and community-driven solutions, we ensure that help is available—and that those who provide help are not forgotten, overworked, or burned out.
Lifting Up Birmingham with Safety, Skills, and Support
We bring together research-driven, community-focused, and lived experience to support nonprofit workers and the communities they serve.
It’s simple: “We nurture the community that serves the community—by lifting up neighbors while protecting those who serve them.”
Board of Directors
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Dr. Cyd C. Howard, President /Chief Executive Office
is a nonprofit leadership expert and author of Exhausted but Essential. Rooted in lived experience, she champions practical solutions that strengthen underserved communities and the professionals who serve them. Through KOSQS, Dr. Howard leads safety education, technology/STEM training, workforce development, and research-informed burnout prevention for nonprofit staff and volunteers. Her work blends academic rigor with compassion to build resilient people, healthy teams, and sustainable impact.
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Renee Crenshaw, Chief Financial Officer Treasurer (CFO)
Renée Crenshaw is a compassionate community advocate whose work is grounded in service, generosity, and meeting people where they are. Originally from Seattle, Washington, Renée has family roots in Ohio, Florida, and communities across the United States. She moved to her husband’s hometown and quickly embraced the opportunity to give back to the community she now calls home.
After retiring from AT&T, Renée felt a strong calling to continue serving others in meaningful ways. Today, she works wherever she is needed, guided by a commitment to uplift individuals and families facing hardship.
Renée actively partners with nonprofit organizations to support children and families throughout the year. Her work includes helping provide Christmas assistance for children, distributing meals to those in need, and offering small financial support to help families manage essential expenses such as utilities and household bills.
Aligned with the mission of KOSQS — nurturing the community that serves the community — Renée believes in showing up with compassion, consistency, and care. Her motivation is simple: there are many people in need, and she is committed to doing her part to help, wherever and however she can.
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Jewel Farris
Recording Secretary
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📣 Leadership Opportunity: Join the KOSQS Team
KOSQS is seeking two dedicated individuals to join our leadership team.
We are looking for compassionate, community-minded leaders who are committed to uplifting underserved neighborhoods and improving the well-being of those in need.Ideal candidates are:
Committed to service and community empowerment
Connected to initiatives that strengthen quality of life and support vulnerable populations
Contributing through their talents, time, and innovative fundraising ideas
Collaborative, mission-driven, and passionate about making a measurable impact
If you believe in serving others, supporting communities in need, and helping build a stronger Birmingham, we invite you to join the cause.
To express interest or learn more, contact us
Dedication,Working and Playing Hard = KOSQS
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