Where Corner Kids are Making a Difference!
Isa 54:17
Isa 54:17
With the help of our friendly Mascot,
FUZZBOW
He is a visual representation of child abuse. His eyes are swollen from being hit, some teeth are missing and lips are swollen from being hit in his mouth and his colors represents bruises trying to heal. He was created by concerned parents in the community. Seamtress, Mrs. Queen Ester. For more on child abuse prevention, click on Fuzzbow on abuse page.
FUZZBOW
He is a visual representation of child abuse. His eyes are swollen from being hit, some teeth are missing and lips are swollen from being hit in his mouth and his colors represents bruises trying to heal. He was created by concerned parents in the community. Seamtress, Mrs. Queen Ester. For more on child abuse prevention, click on Fuzzbow on abuse page.
From taking a group of young people hanging out on the corners to now serving thousands with no where to put them is quite challenging for the founder, Delece Williams.
In 1995, she began creating a safe haven for at-risk youth in her apartment. Directly over a four cornered war-zone where each corner is claimed to be a different gang turf. And even now it's more difficult for youth as they have to take public transportation back and forth to school, go shopping or just simply walking to and from their destination.
One of the projects she put together for finding solutions to gang violence was a local children talk show (the Kidz Korna Tv Show) of which Can Tv, A Community Public Access Channel currently shows the re-runs in Chicago (for more information on the show, click on the Kidz Korna Tv Show page).
As a result, overwhelmingly many youth would call in secretly about being abused in their homes and would want answers as to solving
the issues of violence in one form or another.
To the rescue! Kidz Korna Youth Organization was formed for the cause. From Victims to Victors! Over 75% of our youth group where once abused, neglected or victims of violence themselves are now using their efforts to fight back through programs and community projects around the City of Chicago, when they need help themselves.
In 1995, she began creating a safe haven for at-risk youth in her apartment. Directly over a four cornered war-zone where each corner is claimed to be a different gang turf. And even now it's more difficult for youth as they have to take public transportation back and forth to school, go shopping or just simply walking to and from their destination.
One of the projects she put together for finding solutions to gang violence was a local children talk show (the Kidz Korna Tv Show) of which Can Tv, A Community Public Access Channel currently shows the re-runs in Chicago (for more information on the show, click on the Kidz Korna Tv Show page).
As a result, overwhelmingly many youth would call in secretly about being abused in their homes and would want answers as to solving
the issues of violence in one form or another.
To the rescue! Kidz Korna Youth Organization was formed for the cause. From Victims to Victors! Over 75% of our youth group where once abused, neglected or victims of violence themselves are now using their efforts to fight back through programs and community projects around the City of Chicago, when they need help themselves.
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mailing address:
7901 s. Ashland ave,
Chicago IL 60620
thekidzkorna@hotmail.com
773-957-6422 phone
773-874-9520 fax
Join Us On:
twitter@kidzkornatvshow
facebook/kidzkorna
myspace
Watch Us On:
youtube
livestream/kidzkornatv
Coalition Partners
-21 Century Foundation
-Dept. of Youth Services
-Safety Networks, Dept. of
Human Services
-Operation Push
-17th Ward, LaTasha Thomas
-34th Ward, Carrie Austin
-21th Ward, Brookins
-Family Impact Network
-New Beginnings
-Willing & Able Foundation
-World Vision
-Lemuel Austin Foundation
-Can Television
-AFC World Outreach Cen.
-Chicago Park District
-Christ Is First Prod.
-Saint Sabina
-GAGDC
-House Music Inc.
-Oneness Productions
-Teen Transitional Outreach
-Safe Haven & CPS
-over 100 churches
-Soar Projects
mailing address:
7901 s. Ashland ave,
Chicago IL 60620
thekidzkorna@hotmail.com
773-957-6422 phone
773-874-9520 fax
Join Us On:
twitter@kidzkornatvshow
facebook/kidzkorna
myspace
Watch Us On:
youtube
livestream/kidzkornatv
Coalition Partners
-21 Century Foundation
-Dept. of Youth Services
-Safety Networks, Dept. of
Human Services
-Operation Push
-17th Ward, LaTasha Thomas
-34th Ward, Carrie Austin
-21th Ward, Brookins
-Family Impact Network
-New Beginnings
-Willing & Able Foundation
-World Vision
-Lemuel Austin Foundation
-Can Television
-AFC World Outreach Cen.
-Chicago Park District
-Christ Is First Prod.
-Saint Sabina
-GAGDC
-House Music Inc.
-Oneness Productions
-Teen Transitional Outreach
-Safe Haven & CPS
-over 100 churches
-Soar Projects
The Wall of Courage
Project
a performance piece that brings public
awareness to the silent cries of abuse.
Starting in the month of April for National
Child Abuse Prevention Month, the youth
group performs first downtown at the
Daley Center, kicking off year round
campaigning as a abuse and violence
prevention outcry. Other places where
they gather are festivals, churches and
other community forums to spread the
word.
Most Recently, the youth group made history at South Minster
Presbyterian Church in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King. They
where invited out to perform the Wall of Courage project and it was
then announced that they would now include anti-violence initiatives in their outreach missions work for better communities.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
Making a Difference - Thousands of youth and families are impacted as Can-Television voluntarily plays our Tv show re-runs and has been for over a decade. Thus allowing their market to easily except the most important part of Kidz Korna's mission, to stop the silent cries of child abuse and violence. And because of this, through out the city of Chicago, our youth group has been welcomed to spread the message to all who would listen.
We have a vast wait list of parents wanting education in the area of child abuse prevention, and young people wanting help to change the high statistics of their peers dying from senseless violence.
Our community events has given us hands on solutions for making a difference in various communities as well, and they are as follows:
Jan. - MLK Day of Service July - Safe Haven Summer Program
Feb. - K.KO Promotions Aug. - Back to School Event
Mar. - Stand against Violence/Abuse Sep. - Let the Kids Live Campaign
April - Child Abuse Prevention Kick-Off Oct. - After-School workshops
May - CUACA Nov.- K.KO Promotions
June - Safe Haven Summer Program Dec. - Miracle on 79th Street Toy Event
Engaging young people - Most teens view youth programming with cyncism and doubt when it comes to getting the help they need. Changing the mind-set of a victimized young person can be a difficult thing to do when they don't have much hope concerning the issues they are dealing with. In order to show change, we must be the change they need to see.
Job creation is on the forefront of our focus for community youth. We know that giving them avenues for creating a better future minimizes their possibilities of being a victim to senseless violence. Through partnerships, we have been able to develop positions for young people that encourages career opportunities.
Offered Programs below:
Age Range for Programs: From 5 years old to 20 years old.
1. After-School Workshops
Community Youth are welcomed to receive homework help at Kidz Korna
youth site. After-School hours are from 2:30pm to 6:00pm, monday through
friday, giving access to computers, mentoring, tutoring and counseling, arts and crafts.
2. Connect to Purpose Workshops
This workshop consist of connecting resources to encourage youth with low self-esteem and easy candidates whose more likely to engage in negative activity.
We also connect with adult professionals who are willing to offer solutions for at-risk youth, and to provide shadowing opportunities, mentoring, resources or those who simply just want to help others.
3. Media Training & Production Services
For those interested in learning about the education of television, production, editing and script writing. After the student has taken some courses, they can now participate with Kidz Korna Tv show's productions.
4. Safe Haven Summer Project (SHS)- summer day camp
During the summer, this day camp is offered as an alternative to keep youth productive and off the streets. From sports activities, health and fitness to individual studies plus a summer of food, fun and festivities. The participated youth group also gets a reality check on where they fit in when it comes to youth violence and what needs to happen to help make a difference.
5. Tutoring, Mentoring & Counseling
Most of our high schoolers, graduates and college students who are looking
for service learning hours, internship or those who simply want to help, comes back to be a part of the mentoring team. Parents and professionals are also welcome to join in on these sessions.
6. Acting/ Modeling / Bookings
these services are offered as an incentives to encourage youth employment and/or consider their ability to work in the field of show business, if they have what it takes. They are welcomed to be a part of any of our production services for exposure while they are building their experiences in entertainment. Lots of our youth have gone on to work in the majors movie productions; Hardball, Transformers 3, It takes a Village and more. Others have gone on to become professional models and singers.
7. Dance & Visual Performances
During the child abuse and violence prevention campaign. K.KO youth performs sing alongs and dance routines to engage their audience, creating a more realistic view of spectators needing to get involved in preventing abuse and violence.
8. Job Readiness, Training & Placement Resources
From resume writing to mock interviews, youth are given a chance to learn about or brushen up on their job readiness skills. We also seek job placement programs and entreprenueral services that help youth make money for the future goals.
9. Field trips & educational outings
Many of the young people we work with have never gone outside of their community. For the purpose of education and information, we take them beyond the scope of their experiences to give them a better outlook on life, and how things can be better for them if they would think outside their struggles in hopes of wanting to achieve a better way of life.
10. The Music Department
This department contributes most of our musical soundtracks for the Kidz Korna Tv Show and theme songs. We offer training in the area of song writing and production. In this department, singers are developed and cultivated for the music business.
11. Youth Violence Prevention Initiatives
Our youth group participates in various festivals, outings, school projects and church functions for public participation and more awareness in helping stop the violence. Most of our community events are centered around efforts that will engage and motivate others to be a part of the solution. Together, we can change things.
Our courses are designed to:
-enhance & introduce career paths
-to learn how to accomplish goals
-enhance life skills & personal issues
-enhance computer literacy
-youth development & growth
-safety initiatives & prevention
-self esteem & self development
-build the family circle
Project
a performance piece that brings public
awareness to the silent cries of abuse.
Starting in the month of April for National
Child Abuse Prevention Month, the youth
group performs first downtown at the
Daley Center, kicking off year round
campaigning as a abuse and violence
prevention outcry. Other places where
they gather are festivals, churches and
other community forums to spread the
word.
Most Recently, the youth group made history at South Minster
Presbyterian Church in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King. They
where invited out to perform the Wall of Courage project and it was
then announced that they would now include anti-violence initiatives in their outreach missions work for better communities.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
Making a Difference - Thousands of youth and families are impacted as Can-Television voluntarily plays our Tv show re-runs and has been for over a decade. Thus allowing their market to easily except the most important part of Kidz Korna's mission, to stop the silent cries of child abuse and violence. And because of this, through out the city of Chicago, our youth group has been welcomed to spread the message to all who would listen.
We have a vast wait list of parents wanting education in the area of child abuse prevention, and young people wanting help to change the high statistics of their peers dying from senseless violence.
Our community events has given us hands on solutions for making a difference in various communities as well, and they are as follows:
Jan. - MLK Day of Service July - Safe Haven Summer Program
Feb. - K.KO Promotions Aug. - Back to School Event
Mar. - Stand against Violence/Abuse Sep. - Let the Kids Live Campaign
April - Child Abuse Prevention Kick-Off Oct. - After-School workshops
May - CUACA Nov.- K.KO Promotions
June - Safe Haven Summer Program Dec. - Miracle on 79th Street Toy Event
Engaging young people - Most teens view youth programming with cyncism and doubt when it comes to getting the help they need. Changing the mind-set of a victimized young person can be a difficult thing to do when they don't have much hope concerning the issues they are dealing with. In order to show change, we must be the change they need to see.
Job creation is on the forefront of our focus for community youth. We know that giving them avenues for creating a better future minimizes their possibilities of being a victim to senseless violence. Through partnerships, we have been able to develop positions for young people that encourages career opportunities.
Offered Programs below:
Age Range for Programs: From 5 years old to 20 years old.
1. After-School Workshops
Community Youth are welcomed to receive homework help at Kidz Korna
youth site. After-School hours are from 2:30pm to 6:00pm, monday through
friday, giving access to computers, mentoring, tutoring and counseling, arts and crafts.
2. Connect to Purpose Workshops
This workshop consist of connecting resources to encourage youth with low self-esteem and easy candidates whose more likely to engage in negative activity.
We also connect with adult professionals who are willing to offer solutions for at-risk youth, and to provide shadowing opportunities, mentoring, resources or those who simply just want to help others.
3. Media Training & Production Services
For those interested in learning about the education of television, production, editing and script writing. After the student has taken some courses, they can now participate with Kidz Korna Tv show's productions.
4. Safe Haven Summer Project (SHS)- summer day camp
During the summer, this day camp is offered as an alternative to keep youth productive and off the streets. From sports activities, health and fitness to individual studies plus a summer of food, fun and festivities. The participated youth group also gets a reality check on where they fit in when it comes to youth violence and what needs to happen to help make a difference.
5. Tutoring, Mentoring & Counseling
Most of our high schoolers, graduates and college students who are looking
for service learning hours, internship or those who simply want to help, comes back to be a part of the mentoring team. Parents and professionals are also welcome to join in on these sessions.
6. Acting/ Modeling / Bookings
these services are offered as an incentives to encourage youth employment and/or consider their ability to work in the field of show business, if they have what it takes. They are welcomed to be a part of any of our production services for exposure while they are building their experiences in entertainment. Lots of our youth have gone on to work in the majors movie productions; Hardball, Transformers 3, It takes a Village and more. Others have gone on to become professional models and singers.
7. Dance & Visual Performances
During the child abuse and violence prevention campaign. K.KO youth performs sing alongs and dance routines to engage their audience, creating a more realistic view of spectators needing to get involved in preventing abuse and violence.
8. Job Readiness, Training & Placement Resources
From resume writing to mock interviews, youth are given a chance to learn about or brushen up on their job readiness skills. We also seek job placement programs and entreprenueral services that help youth make money for the future goals.
9. Field trips & educational outings
Many of the young people we work with have never gone outside of their community. For the purpose of education and information, we take them beyond the scope of their experiences to give them a better outlook on life, and how things can be better for them if they would think outside their struggles in hopes of wanting to achieve a better way of life.
10. The Music Department
This department contributes most of our musical soundtracks for the Kidz Korna Tv Show and theme songs. We offer training in the area of song writing and production. In this department, singers are developed and cultivated for the music business.
11. Youth Violence Prevention Initiatives
Our youth group participates in various festivals, outings, school projects and church functions for public participation and more awareness in helping stop the violence. Most of our community events are centered around efforts that will engage and motivate others to be a part of the solution. Together, we can change things.
Our courses are designed to:
-enhance & introduce career paths
-to learn how to accomplish goals
-enhance life skills & personal issues
-enhance computer literacy
-youth development & growth
-safety initiatives & prevention
-self esteem & self development
-build the family circle
About Us & Contact Info
History, Community Impact, Coalition Partners, Contact Info
