CASE for Kids, City Leaders Present City Connections Certificates to Afterschool Providers
Leave a commentMarch 7, 2025 by HCDE Communications
The Center for Afterschool, Summer and Enrichment for Kids (CASE for Kids) is again partnering with the City of Houston to bring afterschool activities to each of the 11 city council districts through City Connections grants.
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Mayor Pro-Tem Martha Castex-Tatum, center, photographed with grantees of the City Connections program and members of HCDE leadership. 
HCDE Chief of Staff Danielle Bartz informs members of the public about HCDE programs and initiatives. 
HCDE Trustee Andrea Duhon discusses afterschool programs with District H City Council member Mario Castillo. 
Nonprofit afterschool program representatives of each of the 11 city council districts received certificates for grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 for their programs through City Connections grants.
On March 6, nonprofit afterschool providers met with city council members and CASE for Kids, where they were presented with checks ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 for their out-of-school-time programs. CASE for Kids received 74 applications requesting funding for the 2024-2025 school year, an increase from the prior year.
The grants provide unique learning opportunities facilitated by local nonprofits. These opportunities cater to each district’s out-of-school time needs and help keep children in communities engaged and safe. With City Connections funding, program directors can organize fine arts, academic enrichment, college exploration and youth mentoring activities.