The KIDS FIRST! Story
Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
This fall, KIDS FIRST! celebrates its 33 anniversary! Since 1991 KIDS FIRST! has been empowering young people to become critical media consumers. Our programs equip kids and their parents with the tools to discern age-appropriate content and make informed choices.
Our KIDS FIRST! Film Critics program is a cornerstone of our efforts to feature kids helping kids make good media choices.
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Our team of 65 dedicated young reporters, ages 9 to 22, immerse themselves in the world of film, attending press screenings, junkets, and red carpet events. They review the latest PG-13 and under-rated films, interview celebrities, and share their insights with over 5 million people through our website, social media, and partner publications.
Today, we are at a critical junction. To sustain and grow these impactful programs, we need your support. Just take a look: we are at 52% of our goal!
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As we celebrate our 33rd anniversary, we ask for your help. While our young reporters volunteer their time, our dedicated staff – responsible for training, coaching, editing, and promoting their work – requires financial support.
Another cornerstone of KIDS FIRST! is our Film Festival. We curate a collection of inspiring films that promote pro-social values, cultural understanding, environmental responsibility, and gender and racial equity. We have successfully co-hosted screenings with 30 venues across the USA and now in 4 countries: Pakistan, Uganda and India where we will reach over 500,000 youth and families in 2025.
Our goal is to cultivate a generation of informed and conscientious consumers. We measure our success not by awards, but by the positive impact we make on young lives.
As we celebrate our 33rd Anniversary, please help us shape future generations by making a donation of $33, $330, or $3300. And, just to sweeten the pot, thanks for a generous supporter, we have matching funds to match dollar-for-dollar your donation, up to $25,000.
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With your support, we can continue to empower young people to make informed choices, shaping a brighter future for generations to come.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Sincerely,
Ranny Levy and the KIDS FIRST! Team
