KRA staff volunteered to organize a series of informational workshops for our Camden program participants. Co-sponsors represented local large businesses, small enterprises, and not-for-profit organizations.
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KRA planned and implemented a Women’s Empowerment Conference, with the goal of increasing women’s work participation rate and simultaneously impacting their day-to-day lives.
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KRA staff and program youth, in partnership with the Food Bank of South Eastern Virginia, organized holiday food drives to collect non-perishable items for the food bank. This was always an ideal opportunity for both staff and students to give back during the holidays when many families are most in need of assistance.
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The students, who were enrolled in American Citizenship, English as a Second Language, and GED classes, were given a thorough overview of available KRA program resources and services, as well as those of various social service agencies in the community. After the formal presentation, staff visited one-on-one with students to answer questions and distribute materials and publications.
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KRA staff volunteered with the Adair County School system as part of the “Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Day/Read Across Adair County” initiative. Staff greeted families and students as they arrived, read books to the younger children, assisted with face- painting activities, served pizza and drinks to the families and students, dressed up as the Easter Bunny for photos with the smaller children, and helped clean up the facility after the festivities.
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KRA Career Agents and Employment Specialists participated in Norfolk’s “Project Homeless Connect” event by serving as Client Support Volunteers.
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Philadelphia Cares Day, a marathon day of service, gave community children attractive and more functional learning places.
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In support of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life national campaign, KRA staff volunteered countless hours in the fight against cancer.
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While volunteering at the Enfield Foodshelf/Foodbank, KRA staff met Susan Bysiewicz, Secretary of State for Connecticut and Karen Jarmoc, Connecticut State Representative, who were touring the facility. Both offered praise to the staff saying that they were very impressed with KRA’s outreach efforts to bring awareness to the community about resources and services available for those citizens who in need of help.
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For the Annual Customer Holiday Party for Norfolk families, KRA staff volunteered to plan, organize, and facilitate the event that included a complete lunch; dancing; and toys, games, prizes, and a visit from Santa for the children.
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