Providence Center
Funds from the Community Resilience Fund will provide critical general operating support, ensuring that Providence Center can sustain and strengthen its trauma-informed, bilingual programming to address the evolving needs of Fairhill residents.
Police Athletic League of Philadelphia – Harrowgate PAL
Kensington Community Resilience Fund funds will support quality out-of-school time programming offered at Harrowgate PAL including: Educational programming that expands on classroom lessons, including: Homework Club Computer ClubSTEM subject activities and programsLeadership development through PAL Day at City Hall ProgramCivics educational enrichment College and career fairs and field trips (e.g., HBCUs, museums)PAL Scholarship Program supporting […]
Philadelphia Community Empowerment Through Soccer dba Kensington Soccer Club
The grant will be used to pay coaches and staff to continue existing After School programs at schools and other sites in the KCRF area, including Hartranft, Potter-Thomas, Willard and Conwell, recreational soccer at the CORE at Esperanza, teen programs at the Visitation Community Center, summer and drop-in programs at Hissey Playground, McPherson Square and […]
PB&J of CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia
PB&J will run weekly Cook, Eat, Connect, and Get Paid programming with the youth of Kensington. Cook: Teens will learn valuable life skills, emotional skills, and teamwork in a safe and welcoming environment.Eat: We acknowledge the ancient wisdom about food’s peacemaking properties. Our teens will practice healthy peer bonding in sharing a communal meal.Connect: Teens […]
The Rebellion Circus Program
Alyssa Bigbee DBA Rebel Arts This grant will significantly strengthen our ability to provide accessible circus arts and enrichment programming in Kensington and Harrowgate, where artistic and wellness opportunities are currently limited. The Rebellion Circus Program, our flagship initiative, will expand to provide FREE circus arts & tumbling to youth from low-income families. With funding […]
Movement Alliance Project
Philly Community Wireless Financial support provided by the KCR Fund will be used to support ongoing operations in providing internet access and conducting community outreach in Fairhill and Kensington, helping to ensure that we maintain our staff capacity while providing an essential service to our shared community. 50% of the grant funds will go towards […]
Klean Kensington
We will pay teens stipends ($18+/hour) to clean, beautify, garden, and build up the community. We will also provide funds for volunteer mentors to spend time one-on-one with the teens. Overall, as an organization, we will continue to empower the teens to create gardens, partner with other local organizations, assist with an after school program, […]
By Faith Enternal Health Care DBA By Faith Health And Healing
This grant will support By Faith, Health and Healing’s mission to address the opioid crisis in Kensington. Funds will ensure program sustainability, provide essential resources for participants, enhance program quality and outreach, and facilitate program accessibility. These critical investments will enable us to effectively deliver high-quality programs, expand our reach, and empower individuals and families […]
Black Rebel Nomads
On the Other Side Of the Tracks (Formally Known As “Poetry In The Park’) Other Side of the Tracks will enhance support for Kensington’s underserved community through creativity and connection. Funds will provide essential supplies for arts workshops, including aerial rigs, crochet hooks, and yarn, plus equipment like a strobe light for events. Stipends for […]
Taller Puertorriqueño
The 2024 KCR grant supports our organization’s annual operating budget, strengthening our ability to serve the Kensington, Harrowgate, and Fairhill communities. By directing funds towards personnel expenses, building maintenance, programming, supplies, and community outreach efforts, it enhances our capacity to address critical needs and empower community residents to thrive. The grant is instrumental in supporting […]