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Programs
Family Childcare Network
Family Childcare Network
Bronx Theatre After School Programs 23-24
KHCC's Teen Center operates satellite versions of its center based youth development and college access offerings at Bronx Theatre High School via the COMPASS High and COMPASS Explore program grants.
Teen Program 23-24
Our philosophy is to positively impact participants lives by partnering with families, providing empowerment through decision making, building positive relationships, and encouraging youth to take initiative.
College Directions (CDP) 23-24
Our College Directions program prepares youth through individual college counseling, coaching, and guidance on their transition to college through to their freshman year and beyond.
Gardening, Nutrition and Horticultural Therapy Programs
Participants of KHCC's Horticulture & Nutrition Programs see the seed to plate process in all of its stages and have a healthy green environment to escape the demands of city life.
Changing Futures
The Changing Futures child sexual abuse, domestic violence, and Campus Sexual Assault program works with 300 Bronx children and families annually.
Events
Sowing The Seeds Of Tomorrow
On November 14, 2016 from 6:30-9:30p.m. at the Manhattan Penthouse, we celebrated our present and fu
PRESS RELEASE - Kingsbridge Heights Community Center Neighborhood Festival
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center Neighborhood Festival BRONX, NY - April 10th, 2017
Raise the Roof
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center provides funds to support over 4,500 Bronx youth and their fami
Teen Summer Sessions
Teen Summer Sessions begin July 5th at the center, Bronx Theater and ELLIS
Great Aussie BBQ in New York
The University of Adelaide North East USA Alumni Network would like to invite you, your friends and family to the Great Aussie BBQ in New York, to celebrate the start of Fall.
KHCC Van Campaign
Join our KHCC Van Campaign TODAY and help us raise funds to support our participants!
The 22nd Annual Winter Holiday Festival
KHCC will host the 22nd Annual Winter Holiday Festival on Tuesday December 19 from 5pm to 7pm.
KHCC Street Tree Care with NYC Parks
Members of the Kingsbridge Heights community will learn how to care for local street trees.
Get On Board with KHCC
Join us for an afternoon of sailing on the Bronx River
KHCC's Staff Holiday Party
Join the KHCCrew for a special afternoon celebrating the holiday season and the end of 2018!
S.L.E.E.P. Parent Workshop
Parents and guardians of a three-year-old child in our Head Start program are invited to attend the S.L.E.E.P. Project workshop on February 22
KHCC's 45th Anniversary Luncheon
In 2019, KHCC will be celebrating 45 Years of Service to the Bronx. Join us for a special celebration!
KHCC Annual Benefit
Join us for our 2019 Home Away From Home Benefit on Thursday, November 14, 2019!
Public Charge Workshops
KHCC Families are invited to two FREE public charge workshops on November 20!
Parenting Journey - Spanish
Group meetings will begin on September 21, 2019
Student Connections Dinner
KHCC alumni share their college experiences
Specialized High Schools Admission Information Session
Learning more about specialized high schools before applying
SAT Prep for High School Juniors
Register for our SAT Prep Classes for Bronx High School Juniors!
Parenting Journey - English
Group sessions begin February 4, 2020
Temple of Enlightenment
Group Meditation over ZoomJoin our friends from The Temple of Enlightenment for group meditation ses
Parent Journey - Spanish
Seeking support? Interested in connecting with other parents?
KHCC's Virtual Garden Tour
Join KHCC for a special virtual tour of the garden and park on Tuesday, September 15 at 5:30pm.
KHCC Heroes: A Celebration of Young Bronx Heroes
Join us on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 for a special event highlighting how KHCC supports budding Bronx heroes!
Together, We Are New York!
In celebration of the citywide Together, We Are New York campaign, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) is proud to join the community art project. Beauty from within. Join us to create and celebrate all of us.
ABNY Together, We Are New York
The Association for a Better New York Launches Citywide Art Project: Together, We Are New York
Become a KHCChampion
Support KHCC and Empower Bronx residents from cradle to career to advance education and well-being for a vibrant community.
Neighborhood Festival 2022
Join us on June 17th, 2022, for KHCC's Annual Neighborhood Festival. Community members, KHCC families, and local friends are invited for a day of fun! Join us as we celebrate with live performances, DJs, food, gardening, and more!
KHCC Winter Drive - Giving Tuesday Dropoff
KHCC is hosting our Annual Winter Drive Giving Tuesday Dropoff on November 29th, 2022!Kingsbridge He
Lawyer In the Neighborhood 2022!
KHCC & Bronx County Bar Association Presents Lawyer in the Neighborhood. In need of legal advice? KHCC and the Bronx County Bar association present the Lawyer in the Neighborhood! On every first Wednesday of the month starting, we will have a lawyer in-house for legal consultations!
Youth Center Leadership - Internships
KHCC'S Teen Center is recruiting Youth Leadership Council Members! It's a paid internship opportunit
Community Celebration: Together for Kingsbridge / Juntos Para Kingsbridge
Join a lively community celebration at the Kingsbridge Armory! You helped us create the Together for Kingsbridge Community Vision Plan, now it's our chance to celebrate together. This event is all about bringing people together and celebrating our vibrant community and collective vision for the future of the Kingsbridge Armory. We invite you to come and enjoy an afternoon filled with music, food, and fun activities for all ages.
Winter Coat Drive 2023
Spread the warmth this winter! Join us in our Winter Coat Drive and help bring comfort to those in need. ❄️#WinterCoatDrive
Annual Holiday Toy Drive!
Our goal is to ensure that every child experiences the magic of the holiday season. You can join us in making this possible by either exploring our Amazon Wishlist or dropping off new toys at our Site 1 - 3101 Kingsbridge Terrace, Bronx - NY. We are accepting toys for children aged 6 weeks to 21 years, providing a broad range of options for your generous contributions. Let's come together to share something special.
Teen Center's Career Day 2024
Inspiring the next generation of womenTHE GYM AT KHCC3101 KINGSBRIDGE TERRACE, BRONX, NY
Bronx Denim Day March
Join the Bronx Denim Day March in protesting the myths around sexual violence and demanding a commun
Drip Drive 2024
Your support will help our youth dress for success. Looking for clothes for prom, interviews and jobs.
50th Fundraising Gala
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate five decades of dedicated service to the Bronx community. Together, let’s honor the past and embrace the future. Your presence and support will help pave the way for the next 50 years of making a positive impact to the Bronx.
Stories
KHCC's Spirit Week Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion in Black History Month
The Teen Center at Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) hosted an invigorating Black History
Making Our Voices Heard!
Teens head to state capital to advocate for more after-school fundsBy: Heather Fordham and Adolfo Ca
Grateful Moments: KHCC's 2023 Journey of Community, Growth, and Impact
Grateful Moments: KHCC's 2023 Journey of Community, Growth, and Impact
KHCC's Kingsbridge Honey is BACK!
KHCC has the best honey!
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center Responds to Unforeseen Suspension of Federal Grant for Early Head Start Program
Bronx, New York: On Thursday, September 28, 2023, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center was notified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), and Office of Head Start (OHS) that the federal grant that supports Early Head Start daycare providers and provides daycare subsidies for 121 needy families was suspended without notice effective immediately starting Thursday, September 28th, 2023, 5:00 PM ET.
Pride, Juneteenth, and the beginning of Summer 2023!
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) proudly hosted its highly anticipated 10th Annual Neighborhood Festival, a day filled with an array of FREE activities, games, and endless fun.
The Future is Ours - A Fundraiser for KHCC
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center Honors Council Member Pierina Sanchez and Apple Bank Chief Retail Bank Officer James Matera at Annual Gala on May 3, 2023. The annual gala celebrated 49 years of transforming the lives of families in the Northwest Bronx.
KHCC Advocacy efforts for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) announced that the theme of Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2023 is “Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity.”
KHCC Celebrates Women's History Month
The social services field is heavily dominated by women and women of color who consistently learn, p
Raye Barbieri Named as Chief Executive Officer of Kingsbridge Heights Community Center
(Bronx, New York) - The Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC), a fifty year old settlement house serving over six thousand Bronx residents, announced today that Raye Barbieri has been named Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Barbieri has more than twenty five years of experience working with nonprofits and New York City government. She succeeds Margaret Della, who is stepping down as the organization’s head in March, after successfully leading Kingsbridge Heights Community Center since 2016. Barbieri will assume this leadership position on March 13, 2023.
Thank you for donating to KHCC's Winter Drive!
Each year for the past 25 years, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center has held our Winter Drive to collect donations for our program participants. Our focus has varied over the years based on what our community needs. This year, we focused our efforts on collecting toys for all our program participants as well as providing $25 Target gift cards to as many families as possible. The gift cards could be used for holiday gifts, food, diapers, household products and other necessities.
KINGSBRIDGE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER HOSTS THE BRONX READS: LITERACY DAY
On Wednesday, December 21st, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) hosted The Bronx Reads: Literacy Day - An event aimed at fostering a love of reading & scholastic excellence among children. The event provided a special space for children, tweens, teens as well as caregivers to come together and explore their love of reading during the holiday season.
Month of Giving Back!
How can you help KHCC and give back to the community? Kingsbridge Heights Community Center assists individuals from cradle to career and hopes to continue to do so for many years to come. The strength of this organization comes from the community so in this month of giving we want to work together with community members, partners, and participants to give back to the Bronx! KHCC gives back to the community yearly by hosting events and initiatives that promote the improvement of its participants and the larger Bronx Community.
PIX 11 highlights Kingsbridge Heights Community Center
KINGSBRIDGE HEIGHTS, the Bronx (PIX11) – With the holiday season upon us, a Bronx nonprofit is working hard to ease the burden so many families face when dealing with economic hardships and food insecurity. The 10,000-square-foot building along Kingsbridge Terrace in the Bronx used to be a police precinct. But for the last 50 years, it’s been home to Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC), a safe haven where the Bronx community can socialize, learn and grow.
HOPE, LOVE, & SUPPORT - A DVAM EVENT
On November 3, 2022, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) hosted, the Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Event: Hope, Love, & Support - an evening of activities, games, and enjoyment to build community with those affected by DV. The event ran from 6 pm to 8 pm, allowing community members, KHCC’s participants, and their families to join in supporting one another and fortifying relationships.
KHCC's Annual Harvest Fest - 2022!
On October 27, 2022, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) hosted, the 10th Annual Harvest Fest - an evening of Fall and Halloween-themed activities, games, and enjoyment. The event ran from 3 pm to 6 pm, providing an opportunity for all KHCC participants and their families to come together to have a good time.
Keep KHCC in the Community!
KHCC has provided cradle-to-career services for nearly 50 years. Now KHCC needs our help. Major repairs ($4million!) are needed to the building, which is owned by the NYC Parks Department. If this work is not completed soon, KHCC and its much-needed services will be forced to leave Kingsbridge.
Dreaming with DMC: Youth (Re)Visions for the Future
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 14, 2022Contact: Margaret Dellacommunications@khcc-nyc.org K
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center Awarded $500,000 by NY Community Trust for a New Initiative
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) and Lehman College, along with seven other settlement houses, welcome the “Future of Social Work: The Settlement House Network and Multilingual Communities” initiative. The New York Community Trust awarded the program $500,000 over two years to engage a team of multilingual MSW level interns in expanding the range of new or unique mental health supports offered to participants in their home language within our collection of United Neighborhood House (UNH) member agencies.
KHCC's Kingsbridge Honey is BACK!
KHCC Honey is SOLD OUT. Please check back in August 2023 to purchase a fresh batch of Kingsbridge Honey.
Summer Bridge 2022
Summer Bridge is a summer internship for high school students and rising college freshmen where they gain the necessary tools to succeed in their professional endeavors.
KHCC Internships & Volunteering
Have you ever wondered what it's like to intern or volunteer here at KHCC? There are many ways to get involved and become a part of what we do here at Kingsbridge Heights Community Center.
KHCC Success Stories
Learn more about Emmanuel Wilson and Fatoumata Sanyang "Obba."
9TH ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD FEST
On June 17, 2022, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) will be hosting an event; the 9th Annual Neighborhood Fest - an evening of activities, games, and fun. The event, scheduled for 3 pm to 6 pm provides an opportunity for everyone in the neighborhood to come together and have a good time.
Summer Bridge with the KHCC Teen Center
KHCC is currently rolling out our application for the KHCC Teen Center's 2022 Summer Bridge Internship program. This 6 week leadership and job readiness experience is aimed at current high school students.
Bronx Hot Sauce is BACK at KHCC! #heatthathelps
Back in Stock! Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) is a proud partner of Small Axe Pepp
KINGSBRIDGE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER HOSTS TOGETHER, WE ARE NEW YORK - ART LIVES
On October 2, 2021, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) will be hosting an event; Together We Are New York - Art Lives, a community-based celebration of artistic works
BECOME A KHCC HERO: Sponsor Our 2021 Spring Event
Become a 2021 event sponsor to support our work with youth in The Bronx.
#ItsHERStory: Norma Collado
From teacher to Health and Safety Director. Read Norma's KHCC story for Women's History Month.
#ItsHERStory: Sadie Mahoney
For Women's History Month 2021, we're highlighting the stories of women at KHCC. Here's Sadie Mahoney's story.
Buy Bronx Hot Sauce at KHCC | #Heatthathelps
Purchase Bronx Hot Sauce at KHCC and support KHCC's community garden.
Fundraise for KHCC on Facebook
Launch a birthday campaign or mark a life moment with a fundraiser to support our work in the Bronx.
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center and The Aesthetic Host a Back to School Giveaway
For Immediate Release September 20,2020CONTACT: Diamond Brown Dbrown@khcc-nyc.org Kingsbri
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center Hosts Virtual Garden Tour On September 15, 2020
On September 15, 2020, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) will be hosting its first online fundraiser: a Virtual Garden Tour.
Riverdale Press Highlights KHCC's Efforts to Feed Community During Covid-19 Pandemic
Not having enough good, healthy food to eat isn’t a foreign concept to William Littleton. In his j
Buy Honey From KHCC's Bronx Bees!
Purchase a jar of our Bronx honey to support KHCC's programs during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mission BX: Kingsbridge Heights Community Center
Last week, Mission BX host Eileen Newman interviewed our Executive Director, Margaret Della, and Cha
Apply to Be A 2020-2021 Civic Corps Member at KHCC
KHCC is honored to be a 2020-2021 host site for the upcoming NYC Civic Corps cohort!This past year,
Invest in Human Services, Not Over-policing Our Communities
171 organizations signed on to let City Council know investment in human services is better than over-policing.
KHCC Remembers Bernice Stern, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
KHCC Remembers Bernice Stern, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist My memory of Bernice Stern is whe
Servicios de emergencia de KHCC para familias
A partir del 20 de marzo, KHCC está proporcionando alimentos de emergencia a las familias necesitad
KHCC Emergency Services for Families
During COVID-19 pandemic KHCC will not be open to the general public until March 31st. We will update this space with additional information when it becomes available.
She Builds 2019 at Kingsbridge Heights Community Center Featured on NY1 and News 12 the Bronx
The event included more than 100 volunteers from real estate companies across NYC.
Press Release: Kingsbridge Heights Community Center Hosts She Builds 2019
The event, in partnership with Rebuilding Together, involved more than 100 volunteers from across NYC.
Celebrating KHCC at 45 [VIDEO]
In the video, we reflect on the impact of KHCC over 45 years of service in the Bronx.
Our Executive Director, Margaret Della, discusses Empowerment 45 Luncheon on BronxNet's OPEN
Margaret Della talks about KHCC's 45th Anniversary on BronxNet's OPEN