Knock Foundation was created in 2008 by five individuals with a shared vision: to build a grassroots organization that initiates and actively affects positive change in the developing world. This idea was born out of the time spent by the founders, Bruce Cohen, David Grossman, Michelle Kowalczyk, Kim Krowne, and Barry Krowne in both Kenya and Tanzania in East Africa. Before Knock, they were all inspired to travel abroad and volunteer, recognizing the immense need for basic education, health care, and clean living environments by millions of people around the world.

Knock Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity registered in the United States. Knock is also registered as a non-governmental organization in Tanzania, where Michelle and Kim have spent the majority of their time creating a partnership with a children’s home, initiating self-sustainable development projects, planning HIV/AIDS education seminars and working towards improving the standard of education. Bruce and David have most recently focused their work in Kenya where, in April 2010, a medical mission was completed. Although Knock’s work thus far has been focused in East Africa, it is ultimately Knock’s vision to support impoverished communities throughout the world.