KHA funds community and school based afterschool sites throughout Duval County. KHA-funded afterschool and summer learning programs offer academic enrichment as well as a variety of activities for students of all ages and interests, from robotics and STEM to performing and visual arts. Our program locator can help you find a program close to you!
Kids Hope Alliance (KHA) funds local non-profit organizations and service providers within the following focus areas: Early Learning, Juvenile Justice, Out-of-School Time, Pre-Teen and Teen, and Special Needs. Funding is provided through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Explore KHA's current funding opportunities.
KHA invests millions annually in children's and youth programs and services in Duval County, simultaneously managing their implementation and monitoring their outcomes. KHA is working to ensure thousands of at-hope children and youth have access to a continuum of critical services, including academics, enrichment, nutrition, and mental health.
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Invested in Local Programs Last Fiscal Year Impacting Children, Youth and Families
Children and Youth Served Last Fiscal Year
Program Sites Funded in Partnership With 90+ Local Nonprofits
Children Services and Community Members Developed Through KHA Training Institute
2023-24 JAMS What A Leader Round 1 Video
Confidence. Critical Thinking. Interpersonal Communication. Professionalism. Relationship Development. What a Leader (W.A.L.) is an exciting new training curriculum and youth competition offered by Jacksonville Arts & Music School (JAMS). W.A.L. officially launched in 2021 to promote early professional development. The program allows students to learn and participate in real-world activities enriched with challenges that cultivate essential leadership skills.Research by The Center for American Progress reveals that 77% of corporations experienced leadership voids in 2019 alone. Gallup estimated that the lack of leadership capability costs U.S. corporations up to $550 billion annually. W.A.L. aims to address this significant opportunity gap by facilitating youth and young adult centered introductions to effective stewardship.
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White Harvest Farms to host soil fertility workshop geared towards at-home gardening
Participants in the workshop will learn about the risks associated with soil nutrient imbalance as well as ways to produce more sufficient, safe and nourishing food.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic violence awareness month brings attention to domestic violence and how it affects nearly 3 in 10 women and 1 in 10 men. Read on to find out how you can help someone who may be a victim of domestic violence.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is a month to honor and support those who have been diagnosed with or recovering from breast cancer. Read on to learn about the disease and how you can support someone else in their journey to recovery.
Four Things Adults Can Learn from Back-to-School Season
When August comes around, we all know what that means: back-to-school season is upon us. For many parents, this is a busy, exciting, and of course, expensive time, as you run from store-to-store trying to get the best deals on school supplies and uniforms. Kids are probably sad summer is over, but excited to go back to school and see their friends. Some households may start “practicing” heading to bed early (as mine did). First day of school outfits, hairstyles, and haircuts are being planned and executed days before the highly anticipated moment. You as an adult may be watching from the outside wondering, “What does all this have to do with me?” If you keep reading this blog post, I’ll tell you about four things you can learn from this season.