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Programs

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 23-24

Our Adult ESOL program enables participants to improve their reading, writing, and speaking English skills

Early Learn NY/Head Start 23-24

High quality pre-school programs for 3 and 4 year olds.

After School Program 23-24

KHCC's After School Program serves children from K through fifth grade. It provides fun and engaging ways to both relax and learn after a long day at school, through sports, music, arts and gardening.

Keywords: after school, literacy, ps 207

Parenting Journey and Parenting Journey in America 23-24

Join our 12-week session sharing tips on effective parenting.

Keywords: KHCConnect, Parenting Journey, Parenting Journey in America

SONYC Middle School Program @ ISLA 23-24

KHCC's SONYC Middle School programs engage youth at our main site, and at the International School for Liberal Arts (ISLA) on the nearby Walton Campus. We engage over 160 students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade from our community annually.

ISLA Teen Advantage 23-24

KHCC's Teen Advantage program engages its youth by taking leadership, giving them access to college readiness tools, and as well as, giving them a free spaces to express themselves.

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.

SONYC Center Based Tween Program 23-24

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.

SONYC Center Based Tween Program

Crisis Hotline

Our staff is available to assist victims of sexual violence seeking help and support. KHCC is a certified Rape Crisis Program approved by the Department of Health.

Keywords: rape, assault, crisis

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

PRESS RELEASE - Kingsbridge Heights Community Center Neighborhood Festival

Kingsbridge Heights Community Center Neighborhood Festival BRONX, NY - April 10th, 2017

Baby School Beach Week

Baby School Beach Week is July 19 through July 23

After School Respite Summer Session and KEEN

After School Respite summer session will run between Wednesday, July 5th thru Tuesday, August 15th (

After School Registration NOW Open

Same program, new location - P.S. 207!

Keywords: after school, STEM, Literacy, P.S. 207, Youth

KHCC Park Grand Opening

Come One, Come All To Our Brand New Park!

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.

Keywords: Event

KHCC Van Campaign

Join our KHCC Van Campaign TODAY and help us raise funds to support our participants!

KHCC in Focusing on Wellness

Starting September 23rd, Victor Chaves will lead a yoga class Saturdays from 10-11am at KHCC.

Keywords: wellness

Universal Pre-K Open House

KHCC's Early Childhood Services department will meet with parents interested in our UPK program

Keywords: early childhood, events, UPK, pre-K

Open House for Summer Day Camp 2018

Attend to find out how you can enroll your child in our Summer Day camp

Keywords: Summer Day Camp, Open House

Pride Beauty Gallery

Embrace your voice at this event during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Keywords: Mental health, sexual assault, changing futures

Get On Board with KHCC

Join us for an afternoon of sailing on the Bronx River

Keywords: KHCC Junior Board, Sailing, Rocking the Boat, Bronx, Fundraising

Brittany Brook: A Veteran's Day Tribute

Join singer-songwriter Brittany Brook for a Veteran's Day tribute performance.

Keywords: Brittany Brook

Big Gay Toy Drive and Ugly Holiday Sweater Party

All toys collected from the event go to families at KHCC

Keywords: ugly sweater party, Townhouse Bar, charity

Film Screening: Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Join us for a free screening of critically-acclaimed documentary, "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"

Keywords: Won't You Be My Neighbor?, Mr. Rogers, film, community, UNH screening

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

Keywords: SLEEP, Early Childhood, Parent workshop

Winter Break Respite Full-Day Camp

Special Needs program will be in a full day of camp during the week of Winter Break.

Keywords: special needs, winter break camp

Mid-Winter Vacation Camp

Students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade are invited to participate in our 4-day camp held February 19-22, 2019.

Keywords: Vacation Camp

Spring Break Vacation Camp

Students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade are invited to participate in our 5-day Spring Camp

Keywords: spring break camp

KHCC's 45th Anniversary Luncheon

In 2019, KHCC will be celebrating 45 Years of Service to the Bronx. Join us for a special celebration!

Keywords: khcc, mental health, abuse, trauma, education, teens, events, KHCC events, 45th anniversary

Annual Neighborhood Festival

Join us for a day of fun and games, music, food, and showcasing the culture of KHCC, and a true community celebration!

Keywords: neighborhood festival, street festival, community

Respite Program's Year End Celebration

Participants and families are invited to celebrate the end of the 2018/2019 school year.

Keywords: respite program, special needs, celebration, Dear Evan Hansen, performance, arts

Respite Summer Mini-Camp

Summer Mini-Camp for our Respite participants will be running between Wednesday, August 14th thru Friday, August 23rd.

Keywords: respite, summer camp, arts, sports, special needs

SONYC Tween Program Begins

SONYC Tween Program is back beginning September 11!

Keywords: SONYC Tween, Teen Center, Afterschool, STEM

Queer Volunteer Potluck

Join us for a day of connection, volunteering and eating at KHCC.

Keywords: queer potluck, lgbtqi, volunteer, garden

Family Volunteer Day

Come and join the KHCC community on Saturday, October 19, 2019!

Keywords: Volunteer Day, Garden, Community Park, Fall Volunteer

KHCC Annual Benefit

Join us for our 2019 Home Away From Home Benefit on Thursday, November 14, 2019!

Keywords: Home away from home, Eventi Hotel, KHCC benefit

Citizenship Classes at KHCC

Classes begin 9/28 and run through 11/16, from 10:30-2:30 pm every Saturday.

Keywords: citizenship, ESOL, Adult Services

Public Charge Workshops

KHCC Families are invited to two FREE public charge workshops on November 20!

Keywords: Khcconnect, public charge, Bronx works, Health care, immigration

Parenting Journey - Spanish

Group meetings will begin on September 21, 2019

Keywords: parenting journey, parenthood, children, wellness, khcconnect

Specialized High Schools Admission Information Session

Learning more about specialized high schools before applying

SAT Prep for High School Juniors

Keywords: SAT Classes, Bronx SAT

Parenting Journey - English

Group sessions begin February 4, 2020

Keywords: parenting journey, english

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.

Keywords: Virtual Tour, Garden, Fundraiser, Bronx, Food Pantry, Teen Gardening, KHCCultivates

Baby School Program

We would like to welcome parents to our Baby School program! We invite families withchildren 0-3 Yea

Pregnancy Group

Join the group for free information on birth, delivery, breastfeeding, parenting and child development.

Keywords: pregnancy group, early childhood, development, child birth

Safe Dates Informational Meeting

Information session for teens on love and relationships

Housing Connect 2.0 Registration

Join us for our biggest virtual housing connect event!

Keywords: Housing, Connect

Build the Block: Join the 50th Precinct

Join officers in the 50th Precinct to share your views on public safety in our community.

Keywords: 50th Precinct, Build the Block, Community Safety, NYPD

Free Vision Screening and Eyeglasses

Keywords: Vision, Glasses, Free

KHCC Blood Drive

Donate blood at the KHCC Gym

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!

Keywords: KHCC Heroes, Teens, Covid-19, Darryl DMC McDaniels

ESOL Spring 2021 Registration

KHCC Garden Volunteer Day

Volunteer in the KHCC Garden on the first Saturday of each month

Keywords: garden

ABNY Together, We Are New York

The Association for a Better New York Launches Citywide Art Project: Together, We Are New York

Immigration Support Group

A weekly support group for immigrants in the community that meets every Tuesday at 5pm

Keywords: events

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and KHCC is hosting a series of events throughout the month starting from trauma informed self defense, yoga for healing to a community gala. The events are free and open to all community members. Register now!

Building the Future Together: A Fundraiser for KHCC

You are Invited to a Fundraiser on May 10

Keywords: events, fundraiser

Housing Connect

Are you looking for affordable housing? Do you need more space? One of the most needed basic needs is affordable housing in New York City. Come join us to learn everything you need to know about housing connect! The event is taking place on June 13th via Zoom from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.

KHCC Summer Camp

The summer camp is an endless opportunity for hands-on learning, exploration, and personal growth. It is a place for joyful learning and community building. The registrations for Summer Camp are now open. Spend summer with the kids at KHCC!

Participatory Budgeting Initiative - Spanish Speaking Event!

KHCConnect is hosting our Participatory Budgeting Initiative on November 8th, 2022! We’re hosting this event, which is a democratic process in which the community can decide how to spend a portion of the public budget. While attending, we’ll be raffling off prizes and serving light refreshments. Register to attend today. This event is a Spanish-Speaking event ONLY!

The Future is Ours

A Fundraiser for Kingsbridge Heights Community Center

Your Voice, Your City!

The NYC Civil Engagement Commission is back with the second cycle of 'The People's Money 23/24' part

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.

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.

Keywords: KHCC, 50th, Gala

Summer Day Camp 2024

Monday - Friday 8am - 6pmSession 1July 1 - July 26Session 2July 29 - Aug 16BOTH Sessions: $2,75

Stories

Women Inspiring and Motivating Youth

Women's history is replete with stories of resilience, innovation, and leadership. From the courageo

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

Turning Little Readers into Big Dreamers at Literacy Day

The Early Childhood Services at Kingsbridge Heights Community Center recently celebrated their annua

KHCC Received Love Local Honoree Award

Apple Bank and St. John's University proudly recognized KHCC with the Love Local Award. This memorable event occurred at the iconic Madison Square Garden during a basketball game, bringing together sports and community spirit.

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

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.

Summer Fun and Camp Fun: Unleashing Adventure at KHCC

KHCC's summer camp has been an absolute hit this year!

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.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

KHCC believes that Mental Health is important when providing a service to a participant. For too long there has been a stigma surrounding Mental Health, which causes silence and isolation— we do not want that!

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.

Keywords: Kingsbridge Heights Community Center, Raye Barbieri, Chief Executive Officer, Bronx, New York

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.

Registration is open for Early Childhood Services!

ECS has various opportunities for children to learn, be engaged, and have fun in their programs. Join now!

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.