Our Focus
We help children, families, and communities break the cycle of poverty by empowering people of all ages to dream, aspire and achieve.
Education
A solid foundation in education is key to success later in life. Your donation funds teachers, books and extracurricular activities to help get youngsters off to the right start.
Fitness
Basic health care that many of us take for granted can be hard for others to access. We ensure that underprivileged youngsters and adults have access to the health practitioners, nutrition and fitness programs.
Community
Community is the family that goes beyond family. It is the people and places that we come in contact with each and every day. When we strengthen communities, we strengthen individuals.
Our
Programs
These are a few of our most recent programs. Each and every year, we carry out programs to improve the quality of life in our community, involving people of every age, interest and need.
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After School Program
ButtonKOK CDC in partnership with the city of Compton Park and Recreation Department developed and conducted a Summer Enrichment Program at Tucker Park in 2015 servicing 30 youth
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Toy Donation
ButtonSome children have more toys than they know what to do with, while others have few good toys to speak of. We strive to matchmake between toys and youngsters in need.
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Outdoor Activities
Bringing up a healthy and happy child is particularly challenging for underprivileged families dealing with children who have special needs. We offer daily assistance to these families, in the form of after-school help and other activities.
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After-school Activities
When school is over for the day, not all children have a comfortable environment to come home to. In our after school activity programs we offer a warm place to stay, study, play, eat and relax.
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Art Therapy
ButtonThe Key of Knowledge Sumere Youth Program's Art Therapy segment is designed to offer children and teens a creative outlet that promotes emotional well-being, self-expression, and personal growth. This program is held during the day camp sessions and is tailored to engage youth in a variety of therapeutic art exercises that are both fun and meaningful.
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Cross Generational
ButtonOur after-school program maintains a level of high quality standards for academic enhancement, personal development, arts and crafts, performing arts, and recreational activities for our neighboring youth, adults and seniors.