Our Programs
The "Four Keys" of our organization are:
EDUCATION
ARTS & ATHLETICS
NUTRITION
STRATEGIC EVENTS
Each of our programs and events seeks to provide a safe place where our community's most vulnerable are reached through these four keys.
EDUCATION
Our education programs are the cornerstone of KOD, providing targeted academic support across all grade levels to ensure every student has the skills and confidence necessary for lifelong success. We focus on bridging achievement gaps and preparing students for post-secondary education and career pathways.
Our programs for local refugees include:
Art, Music, Athletics, & Dance
Block Parties
In-school tutoring
Cultural orientation
NUTRITION
“They can’t hear anything we have to say if they are hungry." Kim Bogart
Addressing the crucial need for consistent nutrition, this Key provides essential food security for our students and their families, ensuring that no one in our community has to worry about where their next meal will come from.
Food insecurity is a big issue, especially in the summer. We work with volunteers from multiple churches and other organizations to redistribute thousands of dollars worth of groceries for families in our neighborhood every month.
ARTS & ATHLETICS
This key focuses on holistic youth development, using creative and physical activities to teach essential life skills, build confidence, and provide healthy outlets for self-expression, teamwork, and discipline.
We have actors, dancers, singers and athletes who love our city's children. Our team provides a variety of high energy quality programming for community events.
STRATEGIC EVENTS
These programs ensure KOD remains deeply connected to the community, promoting engagement, gathering resources, and executing specialized missions that support the holistic well-being of our students and families.
Partnering with nonprofits in India and Africa, our teams serve in orphan care, feeding stations, and human trafficking rescue by leading teacher training and providing a variety of children's programming.
EDUCATION
Comprehensive Academic Support
Provides tailored tutoring and homework assistance across elementary, junior high, and high school levels. Our goal is to stabilize academic performance, boost grades, and build fundamental study skills necessary for classroom success.
International Summer Academy
An immersive academic experience designed to prevent summer learning loss and accelerate critical skills, particularly in math and language arts, preparing students for the rigors of the upcoming school year.
Business Training Center
This curriculum equips teens with essential life skills for economic independence, covering financial literacy, resume building, interview preparation, and hands-on retail experience through the ARTSWAP storefront.
ARTS & ATHLETICS
Soccer
Our athletic program teaches commitment, discipline, and perseverance. It provides a vital positive outlet for physical activity, helping young boys and girls forge strong friendships and build character through collaborative team play.
Dance
Students learn various styles while focusing on rhythm, technique, and cultural diversity. The program is dedicated to building self-discipline, body confidence, and providing a powerful, expressive way to communicate and grow.
Music
Students explore creativity by learning to play instruments, sing, and collaborate in groups. This program enhances coordination and provides a rewarding environment for building strong teamwork skills and finding one's artistic voice.
Arts
Our visual arts program (painting, drawing, collage) serves as a therapeutic space for self-expression. It helps students build fine motor skills, gain confidence, and practice mindfulness through creative and hands-on techniques.
NUTRITION
Food Pantry
Reliable Food Access: Manages and distributes groceries and household essentials monthly directly from our campus Pantry and via mobile outreach, offering consistent food support to alleviate financial strain on KOD families.
Bishop’s Storehouse
Community Resource Partnership. Coordinates with the Bishop’s Storehouse to ensure KOD families have access to a broader range of high-quality food, clothing, and household supplies, strengthening our network of support.
Wednesday Hot Meal
Provides a hot, nutritious meal every Wednesday evening. This program offers students and volunteers a moment of fellowship and ensures access to a balanced meal while promoting healthy eating habits.
Feeding International
Targeted Global Support: A specialized initiative dedicated to providing nutritional support and food aid to international communities connected to KOD's mission and origins.
STRATEGIC EVENTS
Community Engagement ProgramsBuilding Strong Bonds: Organized events and initiatives—often launched from the Community Engagement Room—designed to welcome new volunteers, foster mentorship, and strengthen the supportive relationships between students, families, and KOD staff.
Outreach ProgramsExpanding KOD’s Reach: Focused events and campaigns aimed at engaging the wider public, attracting new supporters, and raising awareness about KOD's mission and the critical needs of our students.
Mission ProgramsSpecialized Initiatives: Executes specific projects or drives (e.g., holiday events, school supply drives) that directly meet the unique and immediate needs of KOD students and their families throughout the year.