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University and High School Scholarships
Scholarships tangibly keep kids in school and ensure they graduate with a diploma, giving our students brighter futures.
Gifts of 2021 – A Story of Chance & Choice
Team Chili Piper on meeting the 15 high school scholars they are sponsoring at Cecyte Quintana Roo Plantel Tulum for the next 3 years!
Scholarships: The 1st Step Towards a Brighter Future
Scholarships: The 1st Step Towards a Brighter Future The value of education is undeniable. Academic excellence, along with discipline and values, provides a strong foundation for the development of a well-rounded student. But for many families living in the Riviera...
Advisors Program – Helping 78 kids find their way today
"We wanted to help them figure out who they are, where they're headed, and how they're going to get there" - Gayle Collins, Founder of the KKIS Project. This year has been one of the most exciting years for all of us at KKIS. Thanks to an amazing group of donors and...
School Supplies
Like planting a seed, the message given to each student in Mexico receiving school supplies is “staying in school can make dreams come true.”
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities at KKIS are powerful ways to help others, have fun, and make a meaningful difference in the world.
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Community Connections
KKIS Community connections play an important role in preparing students for real life and breaking the cycle of poverty.
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Change Lives Through Education
Our mission is to improve graduation rates and prepare students for careers; changing lives through education.
The Amazing 11th Annual KKIS Auction and Dinner – Sights and Sounds of Mexico!
11th Annual KKIS Auction and Dinner - Sights and Sounds of Mexico! We are thrilled to announce another Auction and Dinner after a whole year without being able to meet up in person... We are back, better, bigger, and stronger than ever!!! We look forward to finally...
KKIS partners with Universidad Tecnológica de la Riviera Maya
KKIS Scholars who finish High School could have discounts and/or scholarships at Universidad Tecnológica de la Riviera Maya. A few months ago, Malú Martínez, our Connections Program Coordinator, and Fred Uriarte, Board Member and Scholarships Director at KKIS, visited...
Three Mexican Women in KKIS
Now, in its seventh year of continued growth, the volunteer working board is bolstering the organizations' strength and staying power by hiring three talented and passionate professionals from Mexico who have previously demonstrated their dedication as volunteers. In...
Things to Do in the Riviera Maya
We’re proud to call the Riviera Maya home. Below are some of our favorite things to do here. Find More Things to Do »
5 Best Spas in Playa Del Carmen for a Pamper Day
When you want to look and feel your best, there’s nothing better than taking a trip to the spa! Here are KKIS’s top 5 spas in Playa del Carmen!
5 Best Rooftop Pools in Playa del Carmen
If you are wondering where the top rooftop pools in Playa del Carmen are, then this blog is for you. Check out KKIS’s top 5 options!
Top 5 Tours in Playa del Carmen
The Yucatan Peninsula offers many excursion options, both naturally occurring and constructed with tourists in mind. With so many activities and tours available, and vacation time scarce it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when planning to go on a trip or two. Trying to...
5 Best Scuba Diving Shops in Playa del Carmen
When you’re in the Caribbean, it’s always a pleasure to look out at the turquoise ocean, but have you ever wondered about what there is to see beneath the waves? Scuba diving in Playa del Carmen is a huge attraction, as you can tell by the numerous dive shops in the...
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KKIS Origin Story – A Teacher’s Greatest Dream; No Child Left Behind
KKIS Origin Story Did you have a teacher that really “got you”? A teacher that saw your uniqueness, encouraged you to develop your skills, inspired you to be your best? Gayle Collins, the founder of Keeping Kids In School, was that teacher. They say that once you are...
The 5 Best Cenotes in the Riviera Maya
Fancy a cool, freshwater dip in the middle of the Mexican jungle? Why not visit a cenote. Take a look at our top picks for the 5 best cenotes in the Riviera Maya. What is a Cenote? Although the Riviera Maya is famed for its white sandy beaches and the turquoise waters...
Gifts of 2021 – A Story of Chance & Choice
Team Chili Piper on meeting the 15 high school scholars they are sponsoring at Cecyte Quintana Roo Plantel Tulum for the next 3 years!
First Tee México Teaches KKIS Scholars Golf!
First Tee México First Tee México is a program that seeks to influence the lives of young people through educational programs that build character, instill life-enriching values, and promote healthy lessons through golf as a tool of life. They believe golf is a...
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