New City Kids
Krista Vink has a diverse background in various roles, starting from being a Phone-a-thon Caller to now serving as the Director of Strategic Initiatives at New City Kids. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Family Studies from Cornerstone University, Krista has progressively moved up the ladder in the non-profit sector, holding positions such as Sr. Director of Operations and Director of Donor Relations at Bethany Christian Services. Krista's experience in donor engagement, operations, and office administration has prepared their well for their current role.
New City Kids
Since 2009, 100% of high school seniors employed by New City Kids have graduated high school, 99% have gone to college, and 90% complete college by age 25 - 10x the national average for low-income youth. Youth from 1st-12th grade are immersed in an academic and artistic environment 5 days a week at our after school centers. Our vision is to walk with a child from age six to age nineteen and be an advocate, family, teacher and mentor to that child. We strive to set these children on a path of life transformation that will carry them forward for the rest of their lives. New City Kids has a national vision with a powerful local impact, currently serving alongside over 500 youth a day in three cities: Jersey City, NJ, Paterson, NJ, and Grand Rapids, MI.