Children's Ministry

It's often the children who suffer the most in inner city neighborhoods. Limited educational opportunities, fatherlessness, abuse, and violence don't give them much hope for the future. We believe that every child has rights. See Children's Rights. At The Harvest Center we work to give all children in our community the full extent of these rights so they can fulfill their God-given destinies.

Kidz Explosion

High energy and exciting, Kidz Explosion is a weekly outreach to the children in the community. Children in the South Bronx are far too often faced with adult responsibilities and live in a harsh environment. Fun, games, and joyful singing in a safe and loving atmosphere provide a place to have fun and be a kid!

Kidz Explosion also introduces the children to the love of God through a relationship with Jesus Christ. The children learn the practical application of Biblical truths from teachers and mentors who grew up in the same community, leading them to make right choices and make a positive difference in their families, schools, and neighborhood. This changes their worldview regarding faith, family responsibilities, moral values, work ethic, academic achievement and purpose in life.

To strengthen relationships, assess needs, and extend care to the entire family, the children and their families are visited by UHM staff and volunteers in their homes each week. This is often the first step in the road to empowerment and life change for the entire family. Because the life of a child is greatly affected by his or her home environment, we believe in holistic ministry - not just for the benefit of the whole person, but the whole family.

Taken outdoors in the summer, Kidz Explosion is a vital part of The Harvest Center's ongoing connection with and influence in the community.

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Kidz Klub

Kidz Klub gives children the after-school help they need for academic success.

Many of our children are seriously lacking in academic skills, mostly because of the lack of parental support and a devastated and ineffective school system. Through our child mentoring and the Kidz Klub after-school tutoring program, we provide tutoring, assistance with homework, literacy training, and school supplies (when necessary), as well as the encouragement and emotional support so vitally important for a child's academic and social success. Learn More