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01/28/2026

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05/21/2025

We Did THAT.
✨ What. A. Night. ✨

The CityKids 40th Anniversary Celebration was overflowing with love, legacy, and that unmistakable CityKids magic. 💫

From soul-stirring youth performances and emotional alumni reunions to iconic visuals from collection—this was more than an event… it was a movement.

Swipe through some of our favorite moments that honored 40 years of empowering youth, building bridges, and turning pain into purpose. 💥

📸 Got your own photos or memories from the night? Tag us—we’d love to feature YOU.

03/13/2025

Honoring Demi Moore: A Champion for Youth Voices & Storytelling 🎭✨

From the CityKids stage to the world’s biggest awards, Demi Moore has always used her voice to uplift, inspire, and create change. As our former National Spokesperson, she stood alongside young leaders at the 1996 CityKids All-Star Celebration, advocating for youth empowerment and the power of storytelling.

Today, we celebrate Demi’s incredible achievements—her Golden Globe, SAG Award, and Oscar nominations & wins! 🏆👏 But beyond the accolades, she continues to use her platform to amplify important stories, support young creatives, and champion causes that make a difference.

Demi has long believed in the power of youth voices and the importance of multicultural bridge-building. In a 1993 interview on The Arsenio Hall Show, she spoke about CityKids as “a state of mind”—one that empowers young people to recognize that their voices matter on all issues. She emphasized that it’s not just about supporting the next generation but also about adults understanding the urgency of unity: “Because I believe if we don’t unify, we’re gonna die.”

Demi, your commitment to advocacy and the arts has left a lasting impact, and we are forever grateful to have you as part of the CityKids legacy. Congratulations on your well-deserved success—keep shining and inspiring the next generation! 🌟🎬

02/28/2025

“Keep A Positive Thought” – Black Resilience & Mental Health

In a world that’s constantly shifting, protecting your mind, your energy, and your joy is an act of resistance. 🖤

Take a deep breath.
You are powerful.
You are loved.
Your voice matters.

This , we honor the resilience of Black youth by centering mental health & self-care—because your well-being is just as important as your activism. Let’s build each other up. 💛

Drop your favorite self-care tip or affirmation in the comments! ⬇️

02/25/2025

🌏✨ CityKids in Japan! Honoring Keith Haring’s Legacy Through Art & Activism 🎨

The CityKids Foundation is honored to be featured in a Japanese publication highlighting our ongoing work in artivism, youth empowerment, and global collaborations.

The article explores Keith Haring’s 1986 collaboration with CityKids on CityKids Speak on Liberty—a monumental piece created with 1,000 young people to celebrate freedom. It also discusses our latest initiatives, including:

🗽 Relight the Torch, reimagining Keith’s message of youth-led change
🎨 Workshops in Japan, engaging young artists in storytelling and activism
🌍 CityKids Experience Japan, connecting youth across cultures through art

“When The CityKids Foundation first met Keith Haring in 1986, it was immediately clear that he had a deep commitment to addressing global issues. One such example was his involvement in the Free South Africa project. Keith strongly believed in the power of art to transcend divisions and unite people—a belief that fueled his activism.” – , CityKids Founder & President

From New York to Hiroshima, we’re using art to ignite conversations, inspire change, and elevate youth voices worldwide.

🔗 Read the full article at the link in bio!

💬 What does liberty mean to you? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

01/24/2025

✨ We are so excited to kick off our Winter Session back at the with the incredible leading the way as our Super Awesome Artistic Director! 🎭✨ Supported by our amazing Programs Team, we’re diving into this season with renewed energy and purpose.

The time off gave us a chance to recharge, but being back in community reminds us just how vital this work is. Together, we’re creating safe spaces where young people can connect, express themselves, and transform their voices into powerful truths.

In this ever-changing world, we remain focused on amplifying youth perspectives, turning ideas into impactful actions, and building a brighter, more creative future. Here’s to a season filled with growth, inspiration, and making our voices heard! 💪🎨💡

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11/23/2024

Dear CityKids Family,

We’re excited to share that CityKids Foundation has joined WeAre8, a revolutionary social platform built to inspire positivity and amplify voices—just like ours!

As an alum, you know the power of creativity, community, and connection. WeAre8 is the perfect space to continue our shared mission of empowering youth and driving change.

Here’s how you can join us:
1️⃣ Download WeAre8: app.weare8.com/?share=mobile
2️⃣ Set up your profile: Share your story and reconnect with our community.
3️⃣ Follow : Stay inspired by our updates and exclusive posts.
4️⃣ Join the Conversation: Participate in our first big question: What does liberty and freedom mean to you?

This is an incredible way to reconnect with CityKids, celebrate the values we hold dear, and keep building a better future together.

Let’s relight the torch, and bring the CityKids spirit to a whole new platform!

With gratitude,
The CityKids Foundation

P.S. Share the love! Invite your fellow alumni to join us on WeAre8! 🌟

09/25/2024

Mood = Excited!!! 🎉

We’re thrilled about the launch of our Fall Programs at the Lower East Side Girls Club! 💥

Our first Repertory Meeting of the season brought together some amazing new faces, alongside some of our OG Rep Members who are back to continue the work we’ve started. 🎭 We had a blast with a few theater games, getting to know each other, and let’s just say it might be time to retire “Sword of Death”… at least in name! 😄

Here’s the schedule for the next Meeting

• Repertory:
🗓️ September 28th
⏰ 11 AM - 12 PM

•. Coalition:
🗓️ September 28th
⏰ 12 PM - 2 PM

📍 Lower Eastside Girls Club, 402 East 8th St, NYC

This weekend, we’re excited for our Coalition session, where we’ll dive into a powerful dialogue about Safe Space and create group agreements as we move forward. 🗣️

As always, we invite any young people aged 13-21 interested in dialogue, creativity, and leadership, or those who simply want to be in community, to join us!

RSVP Today and be part of a positive, creative, and inclusive space! ✨

And above all—keep a positive thought, because a positive thought cannot be denied! 💫

09/20/2024

🎭 **CityKids Rep & Coalition Fall Program Announcement!** 🎭

We’re excited to share our partnership with the **Lower Eastside Girls Club**, where our fall programs for CityKids Rep and Coalition will take place! 💥

The **Lower Eastside Girls Club**, founded in 1996, connects young women and gender-expansive youth of color throughout NYC to healthy, successful futures through free, innovative programming and mentoring. Now, CityKids joins them to create a safe space for young people to express themselves, build community, and turn pain into purpose. 💪✨

**The Coalition** is a safe space where young people can explore their beliefs and develop their voices as future leaders.
**CityKids Rep** offers a platform for performance-based expression, creating art inspired by those beliefs through theater and storytelling. 🎭🔥

🗓 **Updated Fall Program Schedule:**
📅 **Saturday, September 21st**
- **CityKids Rep:** 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

📅 **Saturday, September 28th**
- **CityKids Rep:** 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- **CityKids Coalition:** 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

📅 **Saturday, October 5th**
- **No Programming**

📅 **Saturday, October 12th**
- **CityKids Rep:** 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- **CityKids Coalition:** 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

📍 **Location:** Lower Eastside Girls Club
402 E 8th St, New York, NY 10009

Whether you’re ready to dive into exploring your beliefs in **The Coalition** or express them through performance in **CityKids Rep**, there’s a safe space for you to grow and create. 🔥

Address

601 W 26th Street, # 325
New York, NY
10001

Telephone

+12129253320

Website

http://www.citykids.com/

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