Program Highlights

Hi family, friends, and peers! Read about our recent events and updates in our Fall Community Connections newsletter here! https://conta.cc/364OwU0

Due to the heavy impact of COVID-19 coupled with remote learning, children’s stress and emotions are at an all-time high. This GivingTuesday, help us lift spirits of children and families by purchasing a fun Baking Spirits Bright cookie-making kit! Your donation will warm children’s hearts and bellies, allow families to bond with one another, and […]

We are so incredibly appreciative of the Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF) for awarding FKO with a generous grant of $25,000 from their COVID-19 Response Fund to help provide relief to the additional expenses accrued by the pandemic. This support is essential for FKO to continue supporting youth and families whose lives are impacted by this crisis.Thank you ECCF for […]

Dear Friends,As I take time for reflection on the last day of 2020, I want to share my heartfelt appreciation to those who have supported FKO and the children and families served over the past year.First and foremost, I thank our dedicated staff who have arrived to work each and every day since March to care for children […]

“Giving is not just about making a donation. It’s about making a difference.”We were so overwhelmed by the generosity of donors this past holiday season. In thanks to their contributions, FKO was able to provide every family at FKO with their very own cookie kit! In the midst of such trying times, it was heartwarming to see the excitement […]

Despite the implications of the pandemic, FKO pressed on with our annual Holiday Toy Drive for our families! We are proud to share that this year FKO was able to help provide 140 families and over 240 children with holiday presents and pajamas! A big thank you to all of our supporters and staff who worked to make this […]

We are so excited watching the construction of a future program for the children in Winthrop, Mass! Here is a sneak peek at FKO’s new facility, planned to open later in 2021! The state-of-the-art building will hold 150 children! A special thank you to local yet world-recognized architectural illustrator Frank Constantino for his watercolor artwork! To learn more about Frank, […]

We are thrilled to share that out of hundreds of applicants, FKO was selected as one of the recipients of the 2020 Season of Giving grant by Boston Scientific!This grant will fund a STEM-based enrichment program for youth in our programs, and we couldn’t be more excited to dive into the planning. Stay tuned for the end result!A special […]

FKO is overwhelmed by the generosity of our partner, Neighborhood Villages, who has supplied every child enrolled in our CONNECTed Care Programs with brand new headphone/microphone sets! This donation will undoubtedly support kids focus during their remote learning. On behalf of all of the children and families in our programs, THANK YOU Neighborhood Villages for leaving your heartprint and continuing to […]

For Kids Only Afterschool extends our heartfelt gratitude to House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo for his commitment to children and families and tireless efforts to make a difference for the people of Winthrop, Revere and across the entire Commonwealth.  At FKO and across the early education and afterschool field, educators and families have welcomed the leadership of […]

Staff and children at FKO’s afterschool and school vacation programs had a busy winter, partaking in a range of enrichment activities! Through a combination of funding from our partners and supporters, kids participated in STEM challenges, expressed their creativity through artwork and performances, and kept their bodies centered with mindfulness practices and fresh air.

FKO is so grateful to Winthrop Charities for their award of $5,000 aimed to help Winthrop parents and caregivers pay for their child’s attendance at our #CONNECTedCare and afterschool program.