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VOLUNTEER TODAY! Merchandise sales, fundraising, communications, alumni relations, outreach!

VOLUNTEER TODAY! Merchandise sales, fundraising, communications, alumni relations, outreach!

VOLUNTEER TODAY! Merchandise sales, fundraising, communications, alumni relations, outreach!

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ANNUAL TURKEY & FOOD DRIVE

This season, Friends of Kenwood Academy is proud to join the I'Marion Stewart Foundation to host a TURKEY & FOOD DRIVE at Kenwood Academy on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 at 2:00 PM (until supplies last).

DONATE FOOD or MONEY

Starting Monday, November 17 until Friday, November 21, you may drop off any NON-PERISHABLE food donations at DOOR 6.    


As an alternative to food donations, you may also contribute to our fund that will be used to purchase meal components to round out each meal's package.  You may donate to this fund by clicking the button below. 

DONATE MONEY FOR FOOD

VOLUNTEER

This effort will require VOLUNTEERS!  Volunteers are needed to help collect, prepare, and distribute the food.  


VOLUNTEERS are especially needed on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 from 9AM to 12NOON.


To volunteer please email: 

Click here to Volunteer

VOLUNTEER at Kenwood Academy

Apply to become a CPS LEVEL 2 Volunteer

To volunteer on campus, you must first apply to be an Approved Level 2 CPS Volunteer. (Level 2 requires fewer steps and can typically be completed in about 1 week.)


You must renew your volunteer application EVERY school year.


Steps to becoming a CPS-approved volunteer:


1. View the CPS Volunteer Policy

2. Complete the Online Application Form. 

3. Include Kenwood Academy as the school where you plan to volunteer on your application.

4. Forward a copy of your driver's license or state ID to Ms. Kareem at KAHS (email: aakareem1@cps.edu), or visit the main office in person.

5. Monitor your email for a reply from CPS confirming your Volunteer status.


For other questions about the volunteer process and your application, contact: volunteer@cps.edu, or call 773-553-1544.


Become a LEVEL 2 Volunteer

To volunteer on campus at KAHS, 

you must first apply to be an CPS Volunteer.  FOKA Activities require LEVEL 2 approval only.

Become a CPS Volunteer

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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 here to visit the FOKA Team Landing Page!  Click "JOIN OUR TEAM!" or "DONATE NOW" 



Our 2025 - 5K fundraising goal!

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

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Friends of Kenwood Academy (FOKA)

FOKA is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization with EIN 81-4917300.

contributions are fully tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. 

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As 2025 comes to a close, please include Friends of Kenwood Academy in your year-end giving. 


Donate to our Empowering Excellence in the 4A's campaign to provide additional funding for student organizations that relate to ACADEMICS, ATHLETICS, ACTIVITIES & the ARTS.

   

Donate to our Driven to Perform campaign, and your donation will go towards the purchase of a much needed second Bronco Bus. 


However you choose to give, know that you are supporting Kenwood Academy to help fill the gap between what our school needs and what CPS provides.  And, all donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law. 


DONATE TO THE 4A'S CAMPAIGN

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