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Programs

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

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

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.

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

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 Van Campaign

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

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

Join KHCC at the Women's March

Staff, participants and community members are invited to join KHCC for a trip to Washington, D.C. for the Women's March

Keywords: women's march, women's rights, youth department

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

Youth Department End-of-Year Celebration

Participants in youth department programming are invited to attend the celebration BBQ and showcase

Keywords: Teen program, end of year celebration, youth department, special needs, after school

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

Youth Department's Thanksgiving Fest

Youth department participants and families are invited to celebrate with gratitude at a Thanksgiving Fest on November 24.

Keywords: youth department, thanksgiving, food, festival

Safe Dates Informational Meeting

Information session for teens on love and relationships

Free Vision Screening and Eyeglasses

Keywords: Vision, Glasses, Free

Harvest Festival 2021

SAVE THE DATE: Join KHCC for outdoor activities for children, youth & families celebrating the Fall!

Youth Center Leadership - Internships

KHCC'S Teen Center is recruiting Youth Leadership Council Members! It's a paid internship opportunit

Advocacy Day 2024

New York State Network for Youth Success is inviting participants, caregivers, program providers, and other supporters of afterschool, summer, and expanded learning programs toadvocate for New York’s children and families.

Drip Drive 2024

Your support will help our youth dress for success. Looking for clothes for prom, interviews and jobs.

Stories

Women Inspiring and Motivating Youth

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

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

Summer Fun and Camp Fun: Unleashing Adventure at KHCC

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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's Summer Day Camp

What does Summer Camp look like at KHCC?

Keywords: summer camp

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.