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Programs
After School Teen Program 2024-2025
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KHCC Summer Day Camp 2024
KHCC Summer Camp will offer fun, safe and enriching activities for kids grades K-8th
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.
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
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. Our SONYC programs also provide first come/first serve summer camp slots (funding permitting).
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
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. Our SONYC programs also provide first come/first serve summer camp slots (funding permitting).
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!
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
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
Mid-Winter Vacation Camp
Students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade are invited to participate in our 4-day camp held February 19-22, 2019.
Spring Break Vacation Camp
Students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade are invited to participate in our 5-day Spring Camp
Youth Department End-of-Year Celebration
Participants in youth department programming are invited to attend the celebration BBQ and showcase
KHCC Annual Benefit
Join us for our 2019 Home Away From Home Benefit on Thursday, November 14, 2019!
Youth Department's Thanksgiving Fest
Youth department participants and families are invited to celebrate with gratitude at a Thanksgiving Fest on November 24.
Safe Dates Informational Meeting
Information session for teens on love and relationships
Free Vision Screening and Eyeglasses
Free Vision Screening and Eyeglasses
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.
Annual Toy Drive 2024
Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) is gearing up for the holidays and launching our Annual
Stories
Celebrating KHCC's 50th Year: A Night of Legacy and Community
(Bronx, N.Y.)—On May 17, Kingsbridge Heights Community Center (KHCC) celebrated 50 years of dedica
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
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.
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?
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.
BECOME A KHCC HERO: Sponsor Our 2021 Spring Event
Become a 2021 event sponsor to support our work with youth in The Bronx.
#ItsHERStory: Sadie Mahoney
For Women's History Month 2021, we're highlighting the stories of women at KHCC. Here's Sadie Mahoney's story.
2021 New Year Message from Our Executive Director
2020 revealed how long and how tough circumstances have been for our community in that security and planning for the future disappeared in the blink of an eye.
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.
How To Help KHCC's Community During Covid-19
In the face of Covid-19,we're giving hot meals and non-perishable foods to community members 7 days
KHCC Creativity During COVID-19
See the remote work and creativity coming from KHCC programs in quarantine
A Special 2020 Message from Our Executive Director
Our Exectutive Director, Margaret Della, reflects on 2019 and shares thoughts on the new year.
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.
KHCC Tweens Debut Spring 2019 Film
As part of a collaboration with Justice Behind the Pen, students produced and debuted a film.