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For the past two decades Community Kinship Coalition, Inc. (CKC) has taken a grassroots approach to address the underlying problems today’s youth and their families face in meeting challenges associated with growing up in underserved low-income communities. Since 1987 the organization’s vision has been one of empowerment and involvement of Prince Georges County youth to work together to become active participants in the decision making process, capacity building and sustaining of their communities. This is evident in the overall mission of the organization which is to empower youth through our youth development services to be productive, successful leaders with high moral character in the 21st century. CKC is committed to offering positive alternatives aimed at giving at-risk youth and their families a second chance at a productive life. In the late 80s, the organization’s founder and Executive Director, George Hodge, recognized a growing need for innovative youth intervention programs targeting at-risk youth in Prince Georges County area. One of the organization’s primary projects has been the Annual Hoops Peace in our Street Tournament/Summit, which provides youth with the opportunity to engage in good sportsmanship in a safe and mentored environment, while promoting youth development through ongoing youth intervention workshops.
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