ANNOUNCEMENTS

April 28, 2009

Dear Friends,

I write to you with news of change. Kids on the Hill, like many other organizations, has been hit hard by the economic downturn. We operate on a lean budget and in a time that requires cutting back, we no longer feel we can operate the quality program that we have provided to young people for the past twelve years. Though this year we hoped to hire a new Director, to grow and carry on our important work, we don’t feel we can bring someone into such a tight financial situation.

Despite this transition, I remain extremely proud of our accomplishments. We have nurtured and changed many, many lives and created impactful art and media that has inspired adults and youth alike. We could not have done this work without incredibly dedicated staff people and supporters like you. We so appreciate your commitment to us and to our vision.

We are still in full operation through the summer but are taking the spring to honor the change process ahead. To this end, we are hosting a free and open event on May 28. This will be a time to show videos and photos of the past and present, to tell stories and reflect on all that we’ve accomplished together. We hope you will come and help us celebrate, remember and say goodbye.

Day: Thursday, May 28
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Place: Maryland Institute College of Art, Gateway Building Black Box Theater
Address: 1601 Mt. Royal Avenue (on the corner of North Ave. and Mt. Royal Ave.)

Although KOH is ending, there is much more I personally strive to do to inspire social change through creating art and media with young people. In the fall, a group of KOH teen leaders and I will build on the lessons we’ve learned and work under a new entity called New Lens. We will still make art and media and will focus more on how we use the work to make systemic change. We’d love to keep in touch with you about this next endeavor and hope to see you on May 28.

With much gratitude,
Rebecca Yenawine

Click to download a pdf of Rebecca's Letter »

Civil Rights Tour

Kids talking to Congressman John Lewis Kids on the Hill, in partnership with The Park School and City College High School, needs your support in sending 18 teenagers on a Southern tour of historic civil rights sites. Please join us in our journey and find out how you can make a difference in the life of a young person by visiting our blog.

	ANNOUNCEMENTS April 28, 2009 Dear Friends, I write to you with news of change. Kids on the Hill, like many other organizations, has been hit hard by the economic downturn. We operate on a lean budget and in a time that requires cutting back, we no longer feel we can operate the quality program that we have provided to young people for the past twelve years. Though this year we hoped to hire a new Director, to grow and carry on our important work, we don’t feel we can bring someone into such a tight financial situation. Despite this transition, I remain extremely proud of our accomplishments. We have nurtured and changed many, many lives and created impactful art and media that has inspired adults and youth alike. We could not have done this work without incredibly dedicated staff people and supporters like you. We so appreciate your commitment to us and to our vision. We are still in full operation through the summer but are taking the spring to honor the change process ahead. To this end, we are hosting a free and open event on May 28. This will be a time to show videos and photos of the past and present, to tell stories and reflect on all that we’ve accomplished together. We hope you will come and help us celebrate, remember and say goodbye. Day: Thursday, May 28 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Place: Maryland Institute College of Art, Gateway Building Black Box Theater Address: 1601 Mt. Royal Avenue (on the corner of North Ave. and Mt. Royal Ave.) Although KOH is ending, there is much more I personally strive to do to inspire social change through creating art and media with young people. In the fall, a group of KOH teen leaders and I will build on the lessons we’ve learned and work under a new entity called New Lens. We will still make art and media and will focus more on how we use the work to make systemic change. We’d love to keep in touch with you about this next endeavor and hope to see you on May 28. With much gratitude, Rebecca Yenawine Click to download a pdf of Rebecca's Letter » Civil Rights Tour Kids on the Hill, in partnership with The Park School and City College High School, needs your support in sending 18 teenagers on a Southern tour of historic civil rights sites. Please join us in our journey and find out how you can make a difference in the life of a young person by visiting our blog.


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