Spirituality for Kids (SFK) is an organization with a mission: to stop the suffering and chaos in the lives of children so that they can grow up as clear-minded, purposeful, and happy human beings. With SFK, children have the opportunity to learn how to make wise choices for themselves, to care for others, and most importantly, to shape their own lives.

Description:
Through unique, highly effective, non-religious, spiritual lessons, SFK empowers and guides kids to realize their own unique purpose and potential in life. SFK incorporates an inter-disciplinary and hands-on approach to teach children and families of all backgrounds in different community-based organization and schools. Children become better family members and more caring about their communities. As they mature into adulthood, these students will have the skills and understanding to lead productive lives.

SFK currently brings its curriculum to 15 locations through out New York City. However, there are 20 programs that are on the waiting list to start working with SFK in New York City alone. The need for SFK is growing faster than we are able to reach out to students. This is driving the organization to seek more volunteers and staff for this 80% volunteer-based organization.

SFK has been working towards accomplishing its goal of empowering children to make wise choices for themselves, to care for others, and most importantly, to shape their own lives through partnerships with after-school programs such as Police Athletic League (PAL), Oasis after-school programs, and the Beacon Program.

History:
Founded by Karen Berg in Los Angeles in 2001, Spirituality for Kids is a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. It acts as an umbrella an organization that provides funding, research, development, support, implementation, and management for current SFK programs, including the Spirituality for Kids Outreach Program, Spirituality for Teens, SFK Global Relief, Kids Creating Peace, SFK International Summer Camp, the SFK Online Community, the SFK Donation-Based Program, and SFK Teacher Training.

SFK has succeeded in reaching kids all over the globe with locations through out the United States, as well as London, Mexico, Panama, and Israel. SFK annually brings children together for its SFK International Summer Camp and we are working to make it even greater and more powerful in coming years.

Contact people:

Isabel Escobar, Volunteer Coordinator, (646) 839-3249, (email) Joy Marchese, Director, (646) 839-3245, (email)

Address:

155 East 48th Street New York, NY 10017 (See a map)

Directions:

Take 6 train to 51st street and Lexington avenue. Walk to 48th street and make a left towards 3rd avenue. Take E/V train to 53rd street and Lexington avenue. Walk to 48th street and make a left towards 3rd. . . (more)   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Subway - 6 Train,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5

Overall Experience   
the best thing I've ever done

Volunteering as a facilitator for SFK has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever done. Not only do I feel that I am making a huge difference in these kids' lives, but I have also met and become friends with the most wonderful people. I honestly think I get more out of volunteering than the kids do - but it's probably pretty even. posted on October 26, 2007

Overall Experience   
Amazing Opportunity and Look Forward to Doing it Again!

Spirituality for Kids hosted a FunDay in Harlem a few weekends ago. I volunteered in the 'Greeting Room'. The event provided awareness of the upcoming classes by having children and parents participate in hands-on acitivities. The SFK staff was warm, inviting, and the entire event was an amazing success! posted by Volunteer_2006 on January 3, 2007