NEWS
Oct 08
2024 Culture Black Fine Art Expo "A Change Is Gonna Come"
A huge Thank you to New American Magazine for this incredible feature. Written By: Okon Ekpenyong Pictures By: Bamazi Talle
Mar 04
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Jan 09
2023 Holiday Season of Giving
'Tis the season of giving, and amidst the festive decorations and twinkling lights, there are organizations that shine brightly with generosity. In this season of love and joy, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Toys4Tots and the KBK Foundation for their incredible efforts in spreading happiness to children during Christmas.
Nov 30
2023 Pittsburgh Harvest Festival
The KBK Foundation CSS program manager and Kelly Hamilton property manager provided a “FALL” Harvest Pumpkin Painting Event.
Sep 01
African American Male Wellness Recap
The pursuit of wellness encompasses not only physical health but also the holistic well-being of individuals and communities. One event that embodies this philosophy is the African American Male Wellness Walk, which has been making significant strides towards improving the health and wellness of African American men for two decades. At the heart of this movement stands Dr. Keith B. Key, a remarkable individual whose dedication and commitment have played an important role in the success of the 20th Annual African American Male Wellness Walk.
May 18
A Lifetime of Service Rewarded: Receiving an Honorary Doctorate from The Ohio State University
We extend our sincerest gratitude to each and every person who took the time to attend our graduation party. Your presence added warmth, happiness, and a sense of togetherness to the celebration. It was truly heartwarming to see familiar faces, share laughter, and create lasting memories as we marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.
2020 Season of Giving
2020 put a halt on some of the Foundation’s events and programs that were planned for the year. However, our Foundation Board and the Community Relations Officers quickly adapted by collaborating with our amazing community partners and donors. With their support, we were able to gather resources and plan some events throughout the year. Here are some highlights of our recent holiday events:
2020 COVID-19 Resident Impact Report
Supporting and providing necessary assistance, connections, and resources in time of need was critical and life sustaining. From providing meals, financial assistance and relief, and other free or reduced cost programs has been the priority. Here is a snapshot of the positive impact we have had on our residents in the year of 2020:
Education Furthered Through Foundation Scholarships
The KBK Foundation offers a yearly scholarship to residents at development communities that are owned and managed by KBK Enterprises. The scholarship is also available to employees of KBK Enterprises and their dependents.
Residents Old And New Gather for Community Days
Each summer, The KBK Foundation, development partner of KBK Enterprises, sponsors Resident Community Days at residential sites that are owned and managed by KBK Enterprises. These festivals introduced three years ago, are a unique way for young and old to interact, fellowship and meet new residents that have joined respective communities at Garfield Commons, Pittsburgh, PA, The Heritage, Columbus, OH and The Foster House, Washington, DC.
Residents gather for a day filled with laughter and smiles, dancing, eating, and games. Various activities are available at each of the sites such as sack racing, art projects, video game trucks, facing painting and dunk tanks. However it is the instituted partnerships made by The KBK Foundation with non-profit entities and agencies such as the Allegheny Bomb Squad and Columbus Fire Department that prove to be a "big hit" with our residents. Participating vendors such as Molina Healthcare, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Gateway Health, and UPMC Children's Hospital provide free screenings to residents at these events. Our much needed team of KBK staff members and volunteers continue to make our community days for our residents, young and old, a huge success.