SAT, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 HAROLD WASHINGTON PARK (52ND & HPB)
RUN WITH FRIENDS OF KENWOOD ACADEMY IN THE HYDE PARK 5K
JOIN OUR TEAM - SUPPORT OUR TEAM - DONATE TODAY!
Join Friends of Kenwood Academy as we run to raise money for both Kenwood Academy and the "Beyond a Mammogram Hyde Park 5K Run/Walk" on Saturday, September 13.
You can help get involved in one of three ways:
- Join our team and start raising money that will support BOTH "Friends of Kenwood Academy" and breast cancer awareness and research through the Hyde Park 5K. Our team goal is $5,015 and 50 participants. Participants may run or walk - or jog, or strut, or shimmy - their way across the finish line. ** All Participants who sign up by August 1 will receive a free t-shirt! **
- Volunteer with the Hyde Park 5K on the day of the event. We are hoping to recruit 25 volunteers on behalf of FOKA and KAHS.
- Make a donation to either our TEAM page or in direct support of one of our many participants! Let's win all the accolades - its for a good cause.
Click on the link here (www.hydepark5k.org) to learn more about this CARA-certified race, race information and rules, and to see the course map.
Click the image above to visit the FOKA Team Landing Page! Click "JOIN OUR TEAM!" or "DONATE NOW"
GET INVOLVED!
Be a Part of Our Mission
Donate and Make a Difference
Donate and Make a Difference
- Volunteer Your Time: From assisting in school events to mentoring students, every hour you give supports our mission. We welcome those with specialized skills such as marketing, grant writing, event planning, and more to help grow our initiatives.
- Join a Committee: Our planning committees allow members to put their unique talents to wor
- Volunteer Your Time: From assisting in school events to mentoring students, every hour you give supports our mission. We welcome those with specialized skills such as marketing, grant writing, event planning, and more to help grow our initiatives.
- Join a Committee: Our planning committees allow members to put their unique talents to work in organizing events, managing fundraising, or engaging with local businesses.
- Attend Our Events: Join us at the annual benefit, community outreach programs, and school events to connect with other supporters and celebrate our achievements.
Donate and Make a Difference
Donate and Make a Difference
Donate and Make a Difference
FOKA relies on the generosity of our community. We fund programs to improve the educational experience for all Kenwood Academy students, such as:
- Classroom technology upgrades
- Extracurricular and after-school programs
- Special projects and school improvements
- Emergency funds for student needs
All donations are
tax-deductible. Thank you!
Become a Corporate Partner
Donate and Make a Difference
Become a Corporate Partner
FOKA is proud to partner with businesses, corporations, and foundations that share our commitment to educational excellence. Through grants, sponsorships, and donations, you can help fund key initiatives, such as:
- STEM Program Development: Help us create cutting-edge opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- Art &
FOKA is proud to partner with businesses, corporations, and foundations that share our commitment to educational excellence. Through grants, sponsorships, and donations, you can help fund key initiatives, such as:
- STEM Program Development: Help us create cutting-edge opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- Art & Music Enrichment: Support the creative minds of tomorrow by funding arts and music programs that inspire students to dream big.
- Community Engagement: Sponsor outreach programs that bring parents, alumni, and local businesses together to invest in Kenwood’s future.
Interested in becoming a corporate partner?
Contact us to learn more about sponsorship and grant opportunities
JOIN OUR 5K TEAM!
Friends of Kenwood Academy has a TEAM participating in the "Beyond a Mammogram Hyde Park 5K Run/Walk" on SAT, SEP 13, 2025.
JOIN OUR TEAM and help raise money for KENWOOD ACADEMY and Breast Cancer Awareness and Research here in Chicago.
Visit the "GET INVOLVED" tab to learn more about this opportunity!
You can also DONATE directly to Friends of Kenwood Academy by clicking the link below.