KIDZ FIRST PROJECT
The Kidz First Project Initiative is a collective program geared towards supporting the Community, Families and our Children
ANNUAL X-MAS GIVEAWAY SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE-2022
OUR BOOK BAG DRIVES 2016-2023
OUR PROJECT STAFF LEADS
MRS. SHERI ALLEN
MS. DANEEN LITTLE
MS. DANEEN LITTLE
Mrs. Allen is our Lead Founder of “Kidz First Project” and has been a past prized Blankenburg Elementary School Parent Volunteer for many years, with her connection to many support and enrichment programming such as F.A.S.T, Deveraux Parent Plus Program, and West Philadelphia Prevention Coalition. Mrs. Allen a creator in the Arts herself,
Mrs. Allen is our Lead Founder of “Kidz First Project” and has been a past prized Blankenburg Elementary School Parent Volunteer for many years, with her connection to many support and enrichment programming such as F.A.S.T, Deveraux Parent Plus Program, and West Philadelphia Prevention Coalition. Mrs. Allen a creator in the Arts herself, encompasses genuine concern for the neighborhood children, building dynamics, relationships with many students, Teachers, Faculty, City Representatives and single parent Families
MS. DANEEN LITTLE
MS. DANEEN LITTLE
MS. DANEEN LITTLE
Ms. Little has been an instrumental part of our logistics and funding for KFAI’s marketing and Business. With over 2 decades in Business Administration, and now Chief Operator for Verity Home Health, a family support company focusing on Home Care and Family, working closely as Ms. Allen’s Co-Chair in the initiative’s operation, she also
Ms. Little has been an instrumental part of our logistics and funding for KFAI’s marketing and Business. With over 2 decades in Business Administration, and now Chief Operator for Verity Home Health, a family support company focusing on Home Care and Family, working closely as Ms. Allen’s Co-Chair in the initiative’s operation, she also encompasses genuine concern for the neighborhood children, building close-knit relationships with many students, and single parent families
SEAN “SHIZ” R
MICHEAL CORMANY
MICHEAL CORMANY
Sean is an All-Around Artist with a wide range of work and experience in the arts through his business “Sickwise” and his community-based art platform “The U-City Art Walk”, as well as “The U-City Arts Foundation”. As our Creative Director Chair, with skills in Fashion Design, Art/Mix-Media, Music, and hand crafting, Sean has worked with
Sean is an All-Around Artist with a wide range of work and experience in the arts through his business “Sickwise” and his community-based art platform “The U-City Art Walk”, as well as “The U-City Arts Foundation”. As our Creative Director Chair, with skills in Fashion Design, Art/Mix-Media, Music, and hand crafting, Sean has worked with many productions and brands utilizing his craft in the Arts. He will assist and help facilitate KFAI’s creative program components and plans, as well continue to assist our initiative through our marketing
MICHEAL CORMANY
MICHEAL CORMANY
MICHEAL CORMANY
Mr. Cormany is a special piece to our Kidz First Project Iniatitive, and is Lead Community Support Activist for our partnered entity "The West Philadelphia Prevention Coaltion" (WPPC) Mr. Mike has worked with many in the community with efforts to support our children during their scholastic year. With experience as a Crossing Guard for Th
Mr. Cormany is a special piece to our Kidz First Project Iniatitive, and is Lead Community Support Activist for our partnered entity "The West Philadelphia Prevention Coaltion" (WPPC) Mr. Mike has worked with many in the community with efforts to support our children during their scholastic year. With experience as a Crossing Guard for The School District and City of Philadelphia, Mr. Mike also overseas the Facilitites/Building operations for Christian Stronghold Church and Alpha CDC.
THE U-CITY ARTS FOUNDATION
The U-City Arts Foundation (UCAF) is our non-profit organization dedicated to the involvement and creative mixture of the Arts. Our partners are skilled Through Design, Art, Business Building, and assisting in providing valuable resourcing for the new creative businessperson, as well as support and connecting with the youth and the community.
The Foundation provides new creatives with all if not most of all their business and creative marketing needs. With a team of passionate, creative individuals the foundation provides creative property management, community connections and assistance through our business. Because of the passion and persistence to give back, our team and group of foundation leads are willing to volunteer their time and expertise to allow the foundation to flourish.
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THE U-CITY ARTS FOUNDATION DREXEL UNIVERSITY THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
KIDZ FIRST PROJECT INIATITIVE PROGRAM SUMMER 2023
The Kidz First Arts Initiative (KFAI) is a program geared towards giving students creative after school activities, life skills, business and adulthood fundamentals as well as positive alternatives centered around the “Arts” including
i. Handcrafting ii. Painting/Sketching
iii. Music/Dance iv. Design, Sculpting, Crocheting
v. Film/Photography vi. Money/Digital Currency
OBJECTIVE
KFAI’S main objective is to assist in keeping our children safe through activities involving Art & Culture, that prevents them from the city’s danger of crime and murder. Our mission is to also connect and partner with neighboring entities and other community programs.
At KFAI our program:
- gives children healthy and smart alternatives to assist in developing their career and creative mindsets. - connect with local businesses, as well as outside Art & Culture entities to add more into our program- connect with the Art and Music staff, to assist in their curriculum, ideas for the scholastic year
