Developing Kingdoms In Different Stages (K.I.D.S.)

Mission: To strengthen urban communities through inter-generational leadership, academic enrichment, and civic engagement.

Developing Kingdoms In Different Stages (Developing K.I.D.S.) is a non-profit organization that services its community through three areas: Prevention, Family Management, and Community Support. The word Kingdoms is used as a synonym for communities. The word Stages represents the process in how we will service communities. The underlying philosophy is that leaders will be developed and nurtured in every community that we serve. Therefore, that Kingdom (community) will be initially serviced in a stage that reflects the voice and needs of that community. The mission is fulfilled through efforts of reaching out to families instead of individuals. There is tremendous support for families but our priority is the youth and we host activities for them to work together; hence building and increasing strong communities.

The Youth Development/Prevention program provides afterschool and summer camp activities serving youth 5-18 years of age through workshops that focus on leadership, social skill development, health, education, goal setting, entrepreneurship, art, culture, relationships, college access, career exposure, and community service.

The Family Management program provides resources and referrals to families as well as the facilitation of monthly family night activities.  Past activities have included: ballroom/hustle night, movie night, game night, talent shows, and more.

The Community Support program is a vehicle to support the community by education, informing, providing resources and referrals.  This program is carried out through the facilitation of special projects, weekly food distribution, and events such as Grief, Loss & Trauma Support held monthly.