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Causes: Children & Youth, Youth Development Programs
Mission: KING Kids strives to inspire and empower NYC youth through sports, fitness, and academic programs. With a focus on low-income families and neighborhoods, KING Kids aims to provide access to all children regardless of social or economic standing. We believe talent is equally distributed among New York City children, but access to opportunity is not. In an inclusive environment, we welcome all kids to participate and grow within our programs.
Results: Provided over $50,000 worth of scholarship funding to summer camp and travel sport teams. Ran a 100+ person volunteer event to donate brand new PE equiptment to 3 title 1 schools in Harlem and the Bronx. Ran a successful 30n3 charity basketball tournament in order to raise scholarship funds
Target demographics: Provide fitness, sport and enrichment activities to underserved youth
Direct beneficiaries per year: by providing over $50,000 worth of summer and team scholarships
Geographic areas served: New York City
Programs: Summer camp, travel team and sport clinic scholarships. As well as independent programming options for youth primarily growing up in East Harlem, Central Brooklyn and the South Bronx