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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Program Sites Funded in Partnership With 90+ Local Nonprofits
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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.