Yoga 4 Philly
Based on these larger goals for Yoga 4 Philly, we are seeking funds that will support certain initiatives in our program which we are trying to grow. We have a need for funding to expand our professional development for staff and increase staff capacity in the program in general. A grant from the Kensington Resilience […]
Fab Youth Philly
Fab Youth Philly (FYP)’s funding from the 2023 Kensington Resiliency Fund will support the expansion of our youth workforce development programming in Kensington, in order to include a Babysitting Certification Training Program. This funding aligns with FYP’s goals of providing the Kensington community with engaged, full time FYP staff members who are skilled in training […]
Taller Puertorriqueño
As Taller continues on a trajectory of growth out of a stable foundation, support from the Kensington Community Resilience Fund would allow our organization to: 1) adjust to modifications inspired by new leadership; 2) endure administrative challenges, fundraising changes, and institutional growth in the immediate future; and 3) remain on track with implementation of our […]
Centro Nueva Creación
Centro Nueva Creación’s KCR Fund grant will increase organizational capacity by funding a separate Executive Director position apart from the program director role. With this additional capacity, the organization will be able to provide richer, more sustainable programming while pursuing activities like strategic planning and new community partnerships.
Historic Fair Hill
Historic Fair Hill (HFH)’s goals are to serve as a responsive partner in the revitalization of Fairhill through youth development and education programs, urban farming/fresh food initiatives, and community-building and wellness projects. This grant will support our work by focusing resources on the Julia de Burgos Elementary School community, where our family and youth literacy […]
Los Bomberos de la Calle
One of our major goals is to preserve the rich cultural tradition of Bomba and Plena music and dance from Puerto Rico. The best way to preserve this tradition is to receive more exposure and build community amongst all especially in the young and growing Latino population which we have been doing for the past […]
Mad Beatz Philly
Here are our goals: The KCRF grant will help Mad Beatz Philly buy new drums, supporting the growth of the #djdrumline youth program; pay student section leaders to run additional, smaller sectional rehearsals between group meetings; and pay for rehearsal and new teacher training space at West Kensington Ministry.
Photography Without Borders
Our students are incredibly engaged and are interested in more opportunities. By allowing our program to expand to more activities, to more hours, other sites, and to include both entrepreneurial, 21st century skill building along with outlets for creative expression; our students will be able to build on their successes as well as have the […]
Rock to the Future
Rock to the Future supports positive youth development and economic empowerment through free, student-driven music programs for Philadelphia youth. Through music, our students build skills to unlock their fullest potential to support lifelong well-being. We provide a bridge to well-being, professional pathways, economic empowerment, and violence reduction through music. We are dedicated to the Kensington […]
Hopeworks Kensington
With a KCR Fund grant, Hopeworks plans to place 60 young adults in permanent full-time jobs with an average starting wage of $43,000. That translates to an additional $2.5M in wages to the families and the local economy. The following year, Hopeworks plans to place 100 young adults in permanent full-time jobs, with an impact […]