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 plan to run soccer programs on a weekly basis during two seasons, as well as collaborate with the center to bring soccer to their summer camps and after school programs. The construction of a soccer mini-pitch will also serve as an enduring neighborhood meeting point where community members can gather and interact in a fun, safe environment through their love of the sport of soccer.
This grant will also help supplement the funding of the Community Engagement Coordinator position. The Community Engagement Coordinator will play an essential role in building community relationships and trust, helping KSC inform its decision making by centering the voices of community members, and leading the charge to expand the KSC community and build even more community connections and cohesion. This will be done through organizing events such as park and neighborhood cleanups, neighborhood events, and attending other events throughout the Kensington, Harrowgate, and Fairhill communities, along with the others we serve.