Our Programs
Making a Difference
After School
Our free After School Program runs 38 weeks during the school year and 8 weeks over the summer, giving kids time to explore, create, learn new skills, and unwind in a positive setting.
Through a mix of academic support, structured clubs, and sports, we nurture growth, leadership, and social skills—all while strengthening self-esteem and conflict-resolution abilities. Our team works closely with each child, helping them shine in every aspect of life: from the classroom to the basketball court to their own homes.
Cross-Age Peer Mentoring
Our jobs-training model employs neighborhood youth (ages 14–24) as mentors. Growing up in the same environment as our participants, these mentors offer relatable guidance and genuine understanding.
In a tiered structure, senior mentors guide junior mentors, who in turn encourage younger children to persevere. This approach not only creates powerful role models who’ve walked the same paths but also provides mentors with real-world job experience, leadership skills, and a stepping stone to future career success.
Summer Program
Kidz Express keeps the momentum going all year long. Each summer, we engage children ages 5–14 with academic enrichment, sports, arts, and community-building activities.
By maintaining our supportive services outside the school year, kids stay active, keep learning, and build lasting friendships. Through partnerships—like our collaboration with Timshel Construction, which offers summer jobs to teens—we expand opportunities for youth and strengthen our community as a whole.