Thank you for your interest in Developing K.I.D.S.!
We hope you will become involved in our mission and join us in our efforts to
bring forth the leaders of tomorrow.
Mission
The mission of Developing K.I.D.S. is to strengthen urban communities by guiding youth in their mental, physical and educational growth; helping to strengthen and empower young adults; and providing opportunities for all to become strong contributors to their community.
Who We Are
Kimberly Newberry is the founder of Developing K.I.D.S. With advice and guidance from her late husband, Jamal Newberry, in planning the programs and vision; Developing KIDS was incorporated in June of 2006. The need to create an organization was discussed among family members, close friends, and community members. St. Suzanne/Our Lady Gate of Heaven Catholic Church opened their doors at no charge to Developing K.I.D.S. to facilitate programming. Through frequent contact with youth living in Detroit and reflection on personal experiences of the past and present as a citizen of Detroit, Mrs. Newberry started drafting the plans for an organization that would bring forth educated, healthy, and capable leaders of tomorrow by strengthening every aspect of a child’s life. Developing K.I.D.S. is a Founding Partner of the Don Bosco Hall Community Resource Center. (Read Kim's bio)
What We Do
Developing Kingdoms In Different Staages (K.I.D.S.) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that serves its community through three service 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 serve communities. The philosophy behind this is as follows: leaders will be created in every community; the needs and priorities for one community may be totally different from another community. Therefore, that Kingdom, or community, will be developed in a different stage than a prior community served by this organization based on the needs and risk factors of that community. The mission is fulfilled in efforts to reach out to families and individuals. The focus is to get community members to see that they are a part of a group/family and they must work together to bring about change; therefore building strong communities.
