Community Grants
Multi-Language Learners Youth Camp
The Sports Introduction for Multilingual Learners (MLL) Program provided 60 MLL youth with the opportunity to explore a variety of local sports. Over the course of six sessions, participants were introduced to basketball, soccer, lacrosse, football, street hockey, and backyard games. This camp was organized by the Dan Kelly Foundation in partnership with Arlington Public Schools and featured the involvement of many respected coaches. It offered a supportive environment where children could develop sports skills, exchange cultures, make new friends, and improve their English language abilities.
First Annual DK4 Golden Ticket Giveaway
The Sports Introduction for Multilingual Learners (MLL) Program provided 60 MLL youth with the opportunity to explore a variety of local sports. Over the course of six sessions, participants were introduced to basketball, soccer, lacrosse, football, street hockey, and backyard games. This camp was organized by the Dan Kelly Foundation in partnership with Arlington Public Schools and featured the involvement of many respected coaches. It offered a supportive environment where children could develop sports skills, exchange cultures, make new friends, and improve their English language abilities.
Middle School Girls Summer Basketball League
The Dan Kelly Foundation sponsored a summer basketball pick-up game camp for sixth-grade middle school girls who later won the MetroWest division four tournament. In 2024, we extended our support to include a summer pick-up game camp for both sixth and seventh-grade girls at Robbin’sPark.
2024 DK4 Playground Reboot
The Dan Kelly Foundation awarded the Dallin School a grant to partner with Playworks in revitalizing playground time, making it a safe, joyful, and inclusive experience for all students. Playworks, a non-profit organization with 25 years of expertise in transforming school recess, will collaborate with Dallin School leaders. They will offer on-site consultative support and training to create a playground environment where every child feels included, stays active, and develops essential social and emotional skills. This model will then be shared and adapted to all Arlington schools