Yoga 4 Philly
Healing Kensington Initiative Yoga 4 Philly will utilize this $15,000 grant to strengthen and expand our trauma-informed yoga programs serving the Kensington community. The majority of funding will support direct program delivery, ensuring consistent yoga classes at Elkin Elementary School, Esperanza Health Center, and New Day Drop-in Center while maintaining quality instruction and necessary supplies. […]
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 […]
One House at a Time
One House at a Time (OHAAT) Beds for Kids Program This grant will provide 50 children with beds of their own, along with bedding and information about healthy sleep. Our program provides not only a bed, but a foundation of comfort and security, and a sanctuary in which to recharge bodies and minds. This program […]
Leveling the Playing Field
Our primary costs are program staff salaries who collect, organize, and distribute gear. In addition, staff reaches out to funders, schedules volunteer activities, and recruits beneficiaries. Two other big costs include rent/utilities of the warehouse and travel to the Kensington area for site visits. We will use these funds to support these primary costs, allowing […]
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, […]
Fab Youth Philly
Fab Youth Philly: Supporting youth on the road to becoming a skilled & safe driver Funds will be used for supplies to facilitate an 8-week learner’s permit study group including study guides, as well as the cost of the learner’s permit exam for each participant ($35.50 each; up to 30 youth); and a percentage of […]