MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN CHILDREN’S LIVES

Our mission is to provide education support and opportunities that help the children of the West End of Atlanta fulfill their potential in life.

We are proud to provide financial support to schools and organizations whose missions reflect the core values of the Kim King Foundation and programs directly benefit the children of the West End of Atlanta. Our contributions help to ensure that our city’s most disadvantaged, inner-city students are primed for success through access to educational tools and programs. The result? Improved academic standing, self-esteem and life skills which, in turn, lead to higher graduation and scholarship rates and lower crime and drop-out rates.

How is our support currently making a difference in the West End?

BROWN MIDDLE SCHOOL

We supply state-of-the-art teaching boards to classrooms and provide students with essential schedule planning booklets.

FLY BY THEATRE

We sponsor an annual summer camp where at-risk youth learn through performance art.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS

We sponsor initiatives like “Power Hour” making after school tutoring available for countless West End students. We held a mini football camp where Georgia Tech Athletes impart West End Club kids with the importance of both academics and athletics.

HAMMONDS HOUSE MUSEUM

We support the Junior Docent Program introducing children to visual and related arts.

THE FIRST TEE ATLANTA

We support programs where West End youth golfers hone both sports skills and important life values resulting in college scholarships.

THE WREN’S NEST

The Wren’s Nest sends volunteers to KIPP STRIVE Academy to work 1-on-1 with their students to improve their writing skills.   In the spring of 2010, KIPP STRIVE 5th graders will learn to craft a story belonging to a significant adult in their life.  The Wren’s Nest will compile their stories for a book to be released at the Decatur Book Festival.

While we are making a significant impact in children’s lives, there is always more than can be done. Join us in supporting these initiatives and more.