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This summer, KIC launched its inaugural KIC Connects Summer Service Series – Building Resiliency and Friendship Across Zip Codes which includes monthly service projects uniting KIC families with youth served by Hope Street Ministry.

Join us at Shechem Community Center for our FOURTH service session!

Many KIC volunteers come from the suburban greater Milwaukee area, while Hope Street Ministry is in central Milwaukee’s 53206 zip code. By bridging geographic and social divides, we hope to empower young volunteers from KIC and Shechem to feel connected, capable, and confident as they work on service projects together.

These hands-on service projects also teach essential life skills including communication, problem-solving, leadership, teamwork, and a strong work ethic – equipping youth to become engaged citizens in their community.

In addition to our service project, we will include social activities for the youth to play, laugh and enjoy summertime fun together!

Activities

Join us at this session for a Back to School Celebration and Craft for Good with Cloud 9 Workshop.

The afternoon will be a drop-in activity. Stay for an hour or the whole time! There will be a DJ for dancing and a bounce house for playing. Participants will engage in creative acts of kindness by crafting silly pencils, personalizing pencil pouches and decorating composition notebooks—one to keep and one to donate to foster kids served by Fostering Community.

This service project combines service work with social time for kids across Milwaukee so they can connect and have fun with one another AND show love and generosity! It’s a powerful way to cultivate a sense of belonging, dignity, and joy within our community!

Impact

At the KIC Connects Summer Service Series, we intend to:

• • – Deepen Family & Community Connections: By engaging children in positive activities, we create spaces where families can bond and connect with others.
  • – Increase Engagement in Positive Activities: Youth will engage throughout the summer in unique service projects, nurturing confidence and reinforcing a culture of kindness and mutual support. 
  • – Increase Access to Essential Resources: Assembling hygiene kits for Shechem kids, providing meals, and creating welcome baskets directly meets basic needs such as food, health, and childcare resources for families.
  • – Promote Community Connectedness & Safety: Group service projects bring people together, strengthening trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment.
  • – Celebrate the Power of Arts & Creativity: Whether through baking or crafting for others, creative expression will play a vital role in reinforcing a sense of belonging.

When & Where

Wednesday, August 13 from 1-4:45 pm (stay for an hour or the whole time)

Shechem at Hope Street

2522 W. Capitol Drive

Milwaukee, WI 53206

Registration Information

Participant Cap: 30

Ages: Perfect for kids of all ages and their families!

Cost: This project is free to attend, but you’re welcome to make a donation to support this and future KIC service projects. Thank you to the Greater Milwaukee Foundation for the financial support of the KIC Connects: Summer Service Series!

Materials: Wear comfortable clothing and bring a positive attitude ready for fun!

Questions: Email rebekah@kicmke.org with any specific questions.

Cancellations: We count on our registered volunteers to make these projects come to life. However, we understand illness and emergencies do come up so if you can no longer participate, please email rebekah@kicmke.org ASAP so we can fill your spot.

Our Partner

Hope Street is the Greenhouse for People on 26th and Capitol. For more information, visit their website.

Cloud 9 Workshop is our community art partner. For more information, visit their website.