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  • Four diverse young adults leaning forward against a neutral background, dressed in colorful casual clothing, smiling confidently.

PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

for New York City's communities of color

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    PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

    for New York City's communities of color

  • COMMUNITY

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    Be the first KISS Cares
    Future Leaders

    We believe that we must invest in our youth today so that they may flourish tomorrow.

    This Fund was established to provide educational resources and funding initiatives to support underserved New York City communities of color, now and for generations to come.

BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES

for high school seniors

  • SCHOLARSHIP

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    Next Generation
    Scholarship

    This is a financial scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school.  Students are recognized for their academic achievements and awarded financial assistance for post-secondary education. This year, six scholars will be selected to receive up to $10,000 in scholarships.

    2025 KISS Cares Winners
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    BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES

    for high school seniors

GUIDING THEIR FUTURES

through tangible, corporate experience

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    GUIDING THEIR FUTURES

    through tangible, corporate experience

  • CAREER DEVELOPMENT

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    Career Pathways Summer
    Internship Program

    This internship program is designed to engage and educate students by providing a tangible, real-world experience within a corporate environment. KISS Cares will partner with local educational programs in underserved NYC communities to select college students for internship opportunities at KISS USA headquarters.