Kingdom Connections Community Development Center Inc.
5017 George Washington Hwy, Portsmouth, VA 23702
Services
Food Pantry
It’s hard to believe there are people in our community who are going to bed hungry. Hunger in our communities is an issue that far too many families are experiencing.
A lack of nutritious meals can have long-lasting effects on the physical, mental, and social well-being of all members of a family. families receive a week’s worth of groceries, helping to fill the gap that families experience once their resources have been exhausted and before they receive their next government food stamps assistance or paycheck.
With dignity and respect at the forefront of all interactions, families are offered a hand up during their most challenging times.
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Food pantries help families put healthy meals on the table, obtain personal care items, baby food, diapers and household cleaning supplies, and take home fresh items like meat, cheese, eggs and produce. Using the food pantry helps families who are making ends meet throughout the rest of the year stretch their budgets and save money for other critical expenses.
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By coming to the food pantry, families are also able to find healthy options, helping them to fight off a nasty cold or flu during these cold-weather months.
Youth Mentorship
By introducing youth to new experiences and sharing positive values, mentors can help young people avoid negative behaviors and achieve success. ... Youth with mentors have an increased likelihood of going to college, better attitudes toward school, increased social and emotional development, and improved self-esteem.
Mentoring, at its core, guarantees young people that there is someone who cares about them, assures them they are not alone in dealing with day-to-day challenges, and makes them feel like they matter. Research confirms that quality mentoring relationships have powerful positive effects on young people in a variety of personal, academic, and professional situations.
ultimately, mentoring connects a young person to personal growth and development, and social and economic opportunity. Yet one in three young people will grow up without this critical asset
Clothing Pantry
Today we face challenging times and many lives have been turned upside down.
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The impact of inadequate clothing is often overshadowed by the more urgent issues of hunger and health care, but millions of children are affected in painfully silent ways that diminish their quality of life and opportunities. Inadequate clothing often leads to school absences due to embarrassment felt by parents and/or students or due to clothes that do not protect against harsh weather conditions. Lack of proper clothing can also call attention to poverty, leading to social and/or behavioral issues.
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School-age homeless children face barriers to enrolling and attending school, including transportation problems, residency requirements, inability to obtain previous school records, and lack of clothing and school supplies.
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We provide FREE clothing to children, women, and men in need who are referred to us through any human service organization, school, or church. We believe clothing can open the door to a better future by providing the confidence needed to ace a job interview, project a healthy self-image in a social situation or stay safe from inclement weather.
Financial Literacy
Empowerment
Financial literacy is important because it equips us with the knowledge and skills we need to manage money effectively. Without it, our financial decisions and the actions we take—or don't take—lack a solid foundation for success.
Nearly half of Americans don't expect to have enough money to retire comfortably. Financial literacy is the foundation of your relationship with money, and it is a lifelong journey of learning. The earlier you start, the better off you will be because education is the key to success when it comes to money.
Many people find money matters intimidating, but they don’t have to be, so spread the news many skills that might fall under the umbrella of financial literacy, popular examples include household budgeting, learning how to manage and pay off debts, and evaluating the tradeoffs between different credit.