Ketchmore Kids, Inc.

Overview

Ketchmore Kids, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in 2005 by Chanell Ketchmore. The organization is dedicated to providing hope, healing, and peace of mind for youth and families through innovative programs and community engagement.

Mission

The mission of Ketchmore Kids focuses on steering children away from negative influences such as drugs, gangs, guns, prisons, and the streets, instead encouraging positive development through education and community support. Their motto highlights their commitment: "Ketchmore Kids Than Drugs," "Ketchmore Kids Than Guns," "Ketchmore Kids Than Prisons," and "Ketchmore Kids Than The Streets."

Programs

• Triple P Parenting: A program aimed at enhancing parenting skills and family relationships.
• The Think Tank Conflict Resolution & Critical Thinking Program: Focuses on teaching conflict resolution and critical thinking skills to pre-teens, teens, and young adults. In 2023, this program served 264 individuals, with a significant focus on high-risk youth, predominantly black males.
• Healing With Hip-Hop: Uses music as a therapeutic tool for healing and social change.

Achievements

Ketchmore Kids has achieved significant success in community engagement and crime reduction:

• Crime Reduction: The organization reported a decrease in crime by 20% in the Aqueduct Neighborhood of Newport News, VA, and contributed to an 11-month period without homicides.
• Community Awards: Contributed to Newport News receiving the All-America City award, recognizing the community's efforts in reducing gun violence.
• Community Events: Conducted a successful Family Day event in 2024, distributing school supplies to over 350 students and providing gifts to over 400 families.

Leadership and Structure

The organization is led by a diverse team including Chanell Ketchmore (Founder and Executive Director), Troy Ketchmore (Director of Programs), Ashanti Ketchmore (Office Manager), Janice Davis-Ketchmore (Secretary), and several board members and workshop facilitators. The team includes returning citizens, psychologists, community advocates, and entrepreneurs who serve as credible messengers in their community initiatives.

Financial and Governance Practices

While Ketchmore Kids operates under a defined mission, there is limited publicly available information on their financial metrics and governance practices beyond their mission and programs. However, they are registered as a nonprofit with a valid EIN (364672179) and are recognized by major charity evaluators like Charity Navigator and GuideStar.