The Legacy Project

Thin Threads®, The Legacy Project (TLP), is a program developed by KIWI Publishing to collect and publish the extraordinary personal stories of our elderly population.  KIWI is seeking partnerships with any organization or foundation that wishes to participate. 

As part of this effort, we are inviting high school and college students to play a vital role in the gathering and writing of "thin thread" stories; stories that will help readers understand the common and uncommon threads that run through all of our lives and a how a “thin thread moment” can impact us.

The program can be utilized as an intergenerational project whereby students choose or are assigned by their teachers to participate in the program.  Schools can be integral in promoting these efforts. 

A student named Caroline Kowalczyk from Amity High School in Connecticut had the opportunity to write a Thin Threads® piece for her journalism class. In Caroline’s words she “interviewed an older man with a very intense story.” Caroline says that "Interviewing people of a much older generation is an advantage for anyone”. Another High School student, Gwen Opper, found herself in a very similar situation with Thin Threads®, she told us it was the best thing she had done in class all year. She also said that it “helps a person to truly listen to someone’s story.”

Thin Threads® offers us a glimpse into the lives of people like you and me.  “The Legacy Project,” provides a way for students to discover first hand that moments seen as an obstacles or setbacks, often represent opportunities to begin anew. Realizing the power of the stories helps us all weave vibrant threads into the tapestry of a life appreciation, enriched with love, success, health and joy.