Taking kids in new directions by nurturing the mind, body and spirit of the children living in East Dayton. This is done by sharing the love of Christ with them, teaching them to love one another, providing nutritious meals, mentoring, guidance and opportunity. We will attempt to do this by instilling in them values and goals that will map a new direction for them to follow and by setting an example of how to live a Christian life by being there when they need someone to talk to and care for them with an open heart and mind.

Kids in new directions it’s an infection
Spreading God’s word in every direction
Take a look, you’ll see, a vision of a life
Like you aint never dreamed

Kids in new directions it's an infection
Spreading God's word in every direction
About he, not me
About life, about love and prosperity

Kids in new directions it's an infection
Spreading God's word in every direction
The cost, the cross
Jesus died, our souls were lost

Kids in new directions it's an infection
Spreading God's word in every direction

Stop, rewind, let me break it down to you one more time
Kids in new directions it's an infection
Spreading God's word

In every direction!!!!

Programs

Around 70 children grades K-12 registered for the after school program which is held Monday through Thursday during the school year with a focus on health and hygiene, education, and mentoring. Our goal for 2009 is to continue our Educational Improvement Programs in cooperation with the Dayton Urban League, Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, K12 Gallery for Young People, and Dunbar Institute ensure our children are at or above their grade level in core subject areas.

After their educational activities, the children are divided into age and skill level for group activities. These may include art projects, games, character lessons, reading time, Bible lessons, computers, and exercise. Before the children are transported home, KIND volunteers provide a nutritious meal, which is served family-style with staff and volunteers.

About once a month, children who have behaved well and shown kindness toward others earn the privilege of going on a field trip. These trips are designed to be both educational and fun, and give many of the children the chance to go to places they normally wouldn’t get to experience – again emphasizing the many opportunities that are available to them if only they are willing to work toward them.

2009 saw the biggest and best summer program we have ever had at KIND. An avg. of 91 kids and teens joined us for activities that ranged from the arts to the parks and the true meaning of what it takes to be a “SUPER HERO“. Although funds were limited this year to the tough economic times it did not stop the KIND staff from giving it their all and then some. What we couldn’t afford we improvised on such as field trips. The staff found fun and exciting places to go that were inexpensive and still packed with fun and adventure. 2009 was definitely a summer to remember. We can’t wait till 2010

A key component of our mission is youth over the age of 12, which represent 21% of our program participants. Youth participants are evenly split between young men and ladies. KIND and our partner foundations have invested significant time and money in the development of these children. We want to ensure we meet their needs in adolescence through structured programs that will create success in life. It is our mission to ensure we develop and reinforce as many of the Search Institutes’s Developmental Assets as possible creating success in adolescence that carry forward to life.