Rebel Arts
Last year, we were able to see the impact of having funded creative arts programs for youth in Kensington and how significant the experience was for participants, this year we hope to reach more youth and focus on adolescents. The funds from this grant will be used to cover tuition for 25 adolescent youth in […]
The Free Church of St. John
This grant will go towards the removal of a storage container that has become a blight in the community and the installation of a new tool shed and seating area. This is the last major hurdle to beautify our green space, and have a welcoming and positive environment for the community. Our mission is to […]
Kensington Soccer Club
Kensington Soccer Club envisions a world where every child has access to safe play spaces, every person has the opportunity to advance toward a goal that drives their passion, and every community has the ability to thrive. Our plan for returning soccer programming to Heitzman rec center will be largely aided by this funding. We […]
Mother of Mercy House
Mother of Mercy House does everything with the warmest of hearts. We don’t discriminate, we are inclusive; we work with the community and add programs as we see needs or as the community sees needs. This KCR Fund grant will support a number of operational and programmatic activites. It will help to support a part-time […]
Klean Kensington
This KCR fund grant will support cleaning and beautifying Kensington, addressing issues through direct action together. We imagine that the 19 parcels we are keeping clean will not merely be clean spaces, but green spaces, with neighbors participating in regular care (watering plants, etc.). We also imagine that partnering organizations and block captains will be […]
Kensington Voice
This funding will support the cost of Kensington Voice’s rent and utilities so we can provide on-site programming through Miss Awilda’s Media Learning Lab and the Youth Voices after-school and summer programs in our 1,800-square-foot studio space at 3237 Amber Street (19134). By covering rent costs, it will also directly support Kensington Voice’s newsroom so […]
Philly Bridge & Jawn
Philly Bridge & Jawn (PB&J) is the brain child of Bryan Belknap, LEAP’s youth advocate and leader of the after-school program at McPherson Square Library for the past 7 years. Through this work Bryan has gained a close understanding of the barriers preventing our teens from breaking the cycles of poverty and violence that plague […]
Poetry in the Park
The Poetry in the Park Program consists of 10 poetry and photography workshops in which up to 40 teens/young adults will learn the basics of Slam Poetry in a safe and welcoming environment. Participants will be encouraged to write from the heart and build connections with their peers. The series will end in an open […]
Firm Hope Baptist Church
This grant will support our organization by enabling us to offer a summer program for youth, which will operate 4 hours/day, Monday-Thursday, between June 19 and July 28. A volunteer at Firm Hope, who is an educator, has designed a program schedule that includes blocks for reading, STEM, arts & crafts, and outside/nature activities. The […]