A mentorship-based chess program that develops critical thinking, confidence, leadership, and meaningful relationships across generations.
Chess is the doorway. Mentorship is the room. Kings & Mentors matches young people with adults from the neighborhood who show up every single week.
Players learn strategy, patience, and how to sit with a hard decision. Along the way they talk about school, family, pressure, and what comes next — with someone who listens.
The club competes in friendly matches with other Baltimore youth programs and travels to a regional tournament each spring.
What's included
- Consistent one-on-one adult mentorship
- Beginners genuinely welcome
- Boards, clocks, and coaching provided
- Spring tournament travel
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Child Care Careers Training Program
Our flagship workforce development program trains adults to become State certified Child Care Providers, with 144+ hours of instruction and ongoing support after graduation.
- Who:
- Adults pursuing a career in child care and early childhood education
- When:
- Offered in alternating semesters for English-speaking and Spanish-speaking students. Contact the JCC for exact dates and language of instruction each semester.
Feeding Our Neighbors
A monthly community meal where neighbors can gather for free hot food, fellowship, and connection. Everyone is welcome.
- Who:
- Individuals and families throughout Southeast Baltimore
- When:
- Beginning the third Saturday of November 2026 · Monthly · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
No Plate Wasted
Helping reduce food waste by redistributing quality surplus meals to neighbors who need them.
- Who:
- Anyone in the community
- When:
- Beginning November 2026 · Following Feeding Our Neighbors each month
There's a place for you here this week.
Serve a meal, tutor a scholar, sponsor a program, or just walk through the door and say hello.