Developing Kingdoms In Different Stages (Developing K.I.D.S.)

The Mission of Developing K.I.D.S. is to strengthen urban communities through inter-generational leadership, academic enrichment, and civic engagement.

Developing Kingdoms In Different Stages (Developing K.I.D.S.) is a non-profit organization that services its community through three areas: Prevention, Family Management, and Community Support. The word Kingdoms is used as a synonym for communities. The word Stages represents the process in how we will service communities. The underlying philosophy is that leaders will be developed and nurtured in every community that we serve. Therefore, that Kingdom (community) will be initially serviced in a stage that reflects the voice and needs of that community. The mission is fulfilled through efforts of reaching out to families instead of individuals. There is tremendous support for families, but our priority is the youth, and we host activities for them to work together; hence building and increasing strong communities. 

Developing K.I.D.S. first launched in 2007 with $750 and a dream.  As we celebrate 18 years, we are ecstatic about transforming a vacant 23,000-square-foot building in northwest Detroit into an oasis serving 1,000 youth annually! In 2022, when we purchased the building, it needed a complete rehab after being abandoned for years. To support renovations we launched a capital campaign, The Village Campaign. We have raised nearly $5M in just two years and now have a $2M funding gap as we just celebrated our soft Grand Opening on November 22, 2024!

Developing KIDS' Soft Grand Opening Pictures

Developing KIDS' Morning Grand Opening Celebration Recording

Developing KIDS' Afternoon Grand Opening Celebration Recording

To learn more:
Watch the Local 4 News Clip all about it: Click Here, and
 Read our Newsletters: Click HERE

 If you would like to support: The Village Campaign - Developing K.I.D.S. (developingkids.org)