Kids in Focus

Spotlight Kid of the Week: King " I will eat anything." 🌮 🍿 🍩 "Adventurous eater, I like that! What are we eating?" #kidsinfocus #nonprofitorganization #phoenixvolunteers #newlenseonlife #photography #children #kids #changinglives #volunteeropportunities #arizonavolunteers #mentors #photographymentors #buddingphotographer #mentorsneeded #abstractphotography #makingadifferencetogether #photooftheday

Today for #thankfulthursday 🙌 we’d like to introduce & welcome our newest rockstar Youth Programs and Exhibits Intern, Ffion Thomas, to the Kids in Focus Community! 🎉😊📸 Originally from England, Ffion Thomas has brought her passion for photography to Arizona, where she is currently studying for her Associate’s degree at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Specializing in concert and portrait photography, Ffion’s captivating work has already made a mark in the local community, with features in Queen Creek Magazine and collaborations with local musicians to promote their performances. Ffion is drawn to photography for its unique ability to communicate emotions and stories without words, allowing her to reveal the beauty in everyday moments and the energy of live music. Through her lens, she invites us to see the world from a fresh perspective, capturing the vibrant spirit of her subjects. We’re so thankful to have Ffion join the Kids in Focus team this year, and cannot wait to cheer her on in all of her endeavors! 📸🎶✨ #thankfulthursday #internspotlight #kidsinfocus #intern #youthprograms #exhibits #arizonayouthdevelopment

Spotlight Kid of the Week: Kailey "Whenever you feel stuck, just remember you got this!" "Stuck? Nah, just a temporary pause before I soar!" 🦅 #kidsinfocus #nonprofitorganization #phoenixvolunteers #newlenseonlife #photography #children #kids #changinglives #volunteeropportunities #arizonavolunteers #mentors #photographymentors #buddingphotographer #mentorsneeded #abstractphotography #makingadifferencetogether #photooftheday

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Chris Henderson for his incredible service on our board and for being a loyal mentor with Kids in Focus! 🙌 Your dedication and support have made a profound impact on our mission and the lives of the youth we serve. We’re so grateful for your commitment and all that you do for our organization. Thank you, Chris, for everything! #thankyou #boardmember #mentorship #kidsinfocus #gratitude

Spotlight Kid of the Week: Julian "Cold never bothers me. It's like a superpower." "Embracing the chill like a true superhero!" 🦸 #kidsinfocus #nonprofitorganization #phoenixvolunteers #newlenseonlife #photography #children #kids #changinglives #volunteeropportunities #arizonavolunteers #mentors #photographymentors #buddingphotographer #mentorsneeded #abstractphotography #makingadifferencetogether #photooftheday

Happy Friyay 😊🎉 Today we wanted to share a few photos of a wonderful evening, and a huge thank you to Young Arts Arizona for hosting First Friday last week 🖼️ We were thrilled to kick off a yearlong exhibit featuring the kids and their incredible artwork at the Papp Gallery! 🎉 It was amazing to see all of the beautiful pieces from other youth organizations and to chat with their dedicated staff about the programs they offer 🎨🖌️ We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to @mutohamerica for generously printing the kids’ images, allowing them to proudly be on display. Thank you to our partners, sponsors and everyone who made it out to First Friday, making this a memorable and inspiring event! #youngarts #pappgallery #firstfriday #mutohamerica #kidsinfocus #azyoutharts #youthmentoring #community

Exciting New Partnership! 📸🎉💫 Yesterday, the Kids in Focus programs team visited the beautiful Scottsdale Community College (SCC) Scottsdale Community College campus for the start of a new collaboration with SCC’s English and Photography departments! This service-learning project empowers young minds at both the college and middle school levels through photography, storytelling, and creative collaboration 📝📸 In this exciting new partnership, middle schoolers in the Kids in Focus Fall After School Program at Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School will work with SCC students to develop bios and improve their photography skills for the annual exhibit 🖼️ SCC will also host the Kids in Focus Exhibition Series across campus! 💫 #kidsinfocus #scottsdalecommunitycollege #communitycollege #servicelearning #photojournalism #youthmentoring #studentmentoring #community

Thank you, Domino's for supporting Kids in Focus! 🎉 We are grateful to have your support and partnership to support more AZ youth through mentorship and photography 🍕 #kidsinfocus #dominos #thankyou

We are thrilled to be exhibiting at the Arizona State Fair again this year. Get ready for a blast at our 3rd annual State Fair show, happening at the historic Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum! 🎡 Don’t miss the amazing photography showcased by our talented students in the Fine Arts Hall. Come celebrate the best of Arizona and enjoy all the fun! 📍 Location: 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix 🕛 Hours: Sept 20 – Oct 27, Thursday - Sunday, 12 PM - 9 PM See our full list of exhibits here: https://lnkd.in/gVwYaeEE #ArizonaStateFair #SupportLocalArtists #Photography

Thank you, Arizona Commission on the Arts, for supporting Kids in Focus! We are grateful to be a 2024 grant recipient and to have your support and partnership to support more AZ youth through mentorship and photography. #kidsinfocus #arizonacommissiononthearts #thankyou