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Kid City Hope Place cultivates student leadership & self-advocacy so participants can claim their edu

Most participants at Kid City are first-generation college or college-bound students living in neighborhoods around downtown Los Angeles including South Central and Pico Union. Kid City recognizes the problem of educational inequity and severe economic hardship among the communities we serve. We strive to provide ways for students to access opportunities, explore their intellectual curiosity, and discover their ability to advocate for themselves and their communities.

10/13/2026

Our organization is coordinating with SoCal CAN and TICAS, two higher education advocacy partners, to hear directly from students, parents, and advisors about:
Your experience with financial aidThe challenges of paying for collegeYour ideas for making higher education more affordableRegardless of which audience you identify with, your perspective matters and we want to hear from you. Participants will be entered to win one of multiple $50 gift cards.
Take the survey by Friday, October 16th at bit.ly/CAffordability26

Nuestra organización está coordinando con SoCal CAN y TICAS, dos defensores de la educación universitaria, para conocer de primera mano las opiniones de estudiantes, padres y asesores/as sobre:
Su experiencia con la ayuda financieraLos desafíos para pagar la universidadSus ideas para hacer que la educación universitaria sea más asequibleIndependientemente del grupo con el que se identifique, su perspectiva es importante y queremos conocerla. Los participantes entrarán en un sorteo para ganar una de varias tarjetas de regalo de $50 dólares.
Participe en la encuesta antes del Viernes, 16 de Octubre en bit.ly/ECAU26

10/10/2026

Get paid to level up 💻💸

Our FREE Digital Literacy course is back, and this time you walk away with:

✅ A $25 gift card when you finish
💻 A chance to WIN 1 of 16 laptops
📜 A Digital Literacy Certificate to add to your resume, job apps, scholarships, or LinkedIn

You’ll learn skills you’ll actually use, whether you’re in high school, in college, or job hunting: building a strong resume, sending professional emails, nailing online applications, and staying safe online.

Only 8 hours total, all online and at your own pace 🙌

⏰ Finish by Friday, Oct 30 to get your $25
🎓 Open to ages 14-25 who haven’t taken the course yet

👉 Sign up at the link in our bio. It takes 1 minute!

Tag a friend who needs this 👇

10/08/2026

🎶 BIG NEWS! 🎶
Kid City is honored to be one of 22 organizations selected for a 2027 grant from the AEG Community Foundation! 💛
For 15 years, our music program has empowered young people across South & Central LA through music, creativity, and community.
We’re so grateful for this recognition and excited to keep creating opportunities for the next generation. ❤️🎤
Thank you, AEG for believing in our work!

09/29/2026

We want to thank Curren D. Price, Jr., Mayor Karen Bass and the folks of LATINO CARNAVAL 🎡 for having Carmesi rock the stage this year!

It was a blast seeing everyone dancing to the music and we hope to be there next year to bring more classics from our vibrant culture. 🎸💃

09/24/2026

It’s college application season, and we are calling on professionals seeking to give back to serve as mentors for high school seniors graduating Spring 2027! 🎓🏫🙌

Why mentor? Young people appreciate hearing and learning from adults who were once in their shoes, navigating the transition into adulthood and college. With your positive encouragement, mentorship, and support, students feel seen and inspired to grow into the best version of themselves.

Apply to become a mentor by September 30, 2026!: bit.ly/KCMentor26

08/24/2026

🧑‍🎓SENIORS, WE’VE GOT YOU! College applications don’t have to be something you figure out on your own. 💙
This fall, Kid City is offering TWO programs designed specifically for high school seniors:
🎓 Senior College Access Program (SCAP) — Get support with college applications, financial aid, personal statements, and more.
🤝 Mentorship Program — Get paired with a mentor for more personalized support, guidance, and someone to help you stay on track.
Whether you need college guidance or a mentor in your corner, we’re here to support you. ✨
📲 Interested? Apply now! (Link in bio)
📩 [email protected]
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08/20/2026

We hope that you have enjoyed your summer and that school has started off well!

We just wanted to announce that Kid City Hope Place is currently closed until September 7th so if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our info email.

Thank you and we hope to see you soon!

08/14/2026

🚨 RAFFLE OPPORTUNITY! 🚨

WANT TO WATCH THE SPARKS VS. ATLANTA GAME FROM A SUITE?!

We’re giving 2 LUCKY WINNERS the chance to experience the game in a SUITE!

Each winner will receive:
1 SUITE TICKET + 1 PARKING PASS

And guess what? ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS COMPLETE THE DIGITAL LITERACY COURSE!

If you START AND COMPLETE the course between August 1–21, 2026, you’ll be ENTERED INTO THE RAFFLE!

IMPORTANT DATES:
• Course Deadline: Friday, August 21 at 11:59 PM
• Game Day: Monday, August 24 at 7:00 PM

But the raffle isn’t the only reason to join! The Digital Literacy Course is OPEN TO ALL and you can also:

• Earn a Certificate of Completion
• Add it to your resume
• Qualify for community service hours

START THE COURSE. GET ENTERED. YOU COULD BE WATCHING THE GAME FROM A SUITE!

Don’t miss your chance — complete the course by August 21!

08/02/2026

Kid City Hope Place wants to thank our sponsors AltaMed Health Services hottopic, Los Angeles County Justice, Care and Opportunities Department, LA Dept of Cultural Affairs, and Inner City Law Center Your financial support and in-kind generosity for our local youth made Splash of LA 2026 career readiness program and the annual community arts festival possible!

We also want to express our gratitude to The Intern Project and for your strong partnership.

To our committed staff, board members, alumni and volunteers who helped things run smoothly behind the scenes.

To our neighbors from South and Central LA who showed up and enjoyed the music and the many fun activities that the teens and young adults put together.

And of course, to each and everyone of our talented Kid City youth and young adult members for spearheading such an amazing Splash of LA yesterday (8/1/26)!

Your time, smiles, and commitment mean the world to us and we hope to see you again for next year's event! ❤️

08/01/2026

Tomorrow is the big day and with that we hope you are excited for our Splash Tower at Splash of LA 2026! 💦

It will be very hot so please make sure you wear sun screen and light clothing to stay cool throughout the day... And in case you get nominated for the Splash Tower maybe some extra clothes 😆

Swipe to read about it and the rest of the games we have in store for you in this year's games and activities.

There are a few changes to some classics such as tie dye so we hope you are excited for what we've got in store for you!

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⏰ 3PM - 7PM
🗓️ Saturday, August 1st

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Los Angeles, CA

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 5pm
Wednesday	12pm - 5pm
Thursday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(213) 749-7371

Website

https://www.kidcityhopeplace.org/, https://linktr.ee/KidCityHopePlace

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