MINDFLOW
Know. Can. Do. Grow.
MindFlow is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization ( EIN: 33-3163497 Portland Oregon)
MindFlow is for people starting something new or starting again.
We help people adapt to a changing world, unlock their potential, and build the practical skills, confidence, and opportunities to thrive.
OUR MISSION
Our hands-on programs support children and families, immigrants and newcomers, veterans, beginning farmers, emerging entrepreneurs,
and others navigating life transitions.
Through practical education, entrepreneurship, sustainable agriculture,
and community-based learning,
we advance well-being, resilience, economic opportunity, food sovereignty,
and greater personal and economic independence.
WHAT WE DO
Practical Education & Life Skills
Hands-on programs helping children, families and adults build confidence, strategic thinking, leadership and skills for everyday independence.
Food Sovereignty & Sustainable Agriculture
WHO WE SERVE
Cooking, nutrition, growing, food preservation, sustainable agriculture and community learning that strengthen healthy food access and local food resilience.
Entrepreneurship & Economic Opportunity
Practical education, mentoring and business development for emerging entrepreneurs, immigrants, veterans, farmers and people building a new economic future.
Children & Families | Immigrants & Newcomers | Veterans | Beginning Farmers | Emerging Entrepreneurs | People Starting Again
Well-Being, Adaptation & Community
Nature, movement, mental fitness and community experiences that strengthen resilience, belonging and the ability to adapt to change.
🙏 Thank you very much for your generous heart in supporting our projects
🙏 Thank you very much for your generous heart in supporting our projects
Your donations are tax-deductible as MindFlow is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
OUR FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE GOLD TERRA
Gold Terra is a scalable civic testbed and living laboratory integrating land restoration, sustainable agriculture, food security and food sovereignty, resilient infrastructure, affordable housing, entrepreneurship, and hands-on learning.
It is designed to help people adapt to change, unlock their potential, build economic opportunity, and create more independent and resilient lives and communities.
Where people, land, and new solutions grow together.
CURRENT PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES
CURRENT PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES
is a series of five intergenerational outdoor gatherings designed for Ukrainian and Eastern European immigrant and refugee communities in Metro Districts 1 and 6.
Supported by Oregon Metro’s Community-Initiated Sponsorship Projects for parks and natural areas.
Terra Vita Five Senses Garden
is a living demonstration community garden where Washington County residents will help create, experience, and care for a shared nature space that supports Oregon native plants, pollinators, and environmental stewardship.
With the support of the Tualatin Watershed Improvement organization
Stay in the Flow
Harvest of Happiness
is a free four-week cooking series presented jointly by MindFlow and OSU Extension Service — Clackamas County. Families and community members cook, share healthy meals, and connect through food, culture, and family traditions. Everyone is welcome!
Our Work in Action
Different programs. One mission.
2025 IMPACT
950+ Participants · 100+ Community Activities
What began as individual programs became the foundation of the MindFlow model: helping people adapt, discover their potential, build practical skills, and create more independent lives.
🙏 Thank you very much for your generous heart in supporting our projects
🙏 Thank you very much for your generous heart in supporting our projects
Your donations are tax-deductible as MindFlow is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
Our Team
Board of Directors
Kateryna Lysnyak — Secretary
Provides organizational coordination and administrative support, ensuring effective communication, documentation, and smooth internal operations.
Stanislav Ilin — Executive Director
Professional chess coach and educator with over 20 years of experience, author of cognitive development programs for children and adults, and creator of books and adaptation programs focused on strategic thinking and personal growth.
Oksana Freedom — Founder
Mental fitness educator and program creator with over 25 years of experience advancing healthy lifestyle practices, with expertise in resilience, nutrition, and community-based wellbeing initiatives.
Contact Us
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