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Celebrating Our Community: A Photo Gallery of Empowerment and Support

    A Safe Place To Learn and Grow

    Location: 

    The American Legion Post 194

    1029 Pearl St.

    ​St. Augustine, FL 32084

    ​(904) 829-8189

    Director: Lydia White

    Email: ​lydia@kidssafezone.org

    Location: 

    St. Luke AME Church

    694 Pearl Street

    ​St. Augustine, FL 32084

    ​(904) 824-6120

    Director: Dorothy Williams

    Email: ​lydia@kidssafezone.org

    Focus on Education

    Academic achievement is the launchpad for personal growth and success. KSZ provides tutoring, homework help, and invaluable encouragement. We want our kids to know college is obtainable, and we make sure they can see that path.

    Moral Guidance

    Risks are higher for children from disadvantaged circumstances. We minimize those risks by providing positive role models, and teaching self-awareness and the importance of integrity.

    Fun Activities

    It's fun! There are indoor and outdoor play areas, games, cookouts, and even field trips. We take swimming lessons, play basketball, do crafts, and go to museums. We even tour local colleges!

    FUNDRAISERS for KSZ

    Fundraisers for the Kids Safe Zone are held throughout the year.  Check back soon for more information.

    The St. Augustine Record Article

    After-School Tutorial and Enrichment Program

    When WWII Veteran Cornelius Jones [now deceased] and Vietnam Veteran Greg White at the American Legion Post 194 in West St. Augustine saw a study that advised children's failure to do homework was contributing to the low graduation rates in their neighborhood, they opened their doors to the local children, and Kids Safe Zone was born.


    It did not take long before they realized that they needed more than volunteers could provide. Federal funding acquired through Weed and Seed allowed them to hire retired educators. The undeniable improvement was noticed by parents and teachers before the next cycle of report cards!


    In 2012, the funding expired. Miraculously, the dedicated staff have continued to come to work five days a week, summers too. WAHCDC was created to be the 501(c)(3) responsible for acquiring the funds needed to operate effectively. While we have managed to keep our doors open, we are still working on how we are going to pay our staff.  While we also work with community leaders on projects aimed at progress in our town, Kids Safe Zone remains our top priority. 100% of all donations, fundraising, and grant money goes to this program.

    Smiling Faces, Stronger Community: Our Supportive Photo Gallery

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      West Augustine Historical Community Development Corporation

      1300 Duval Street, P.O BOX 668, ZIP CODE 32085, St. Augustine, Florida 32084, United States

      (904) 377-4159 joewhite904@gmail.com

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