KKIS to Host 9th Annual Fundraising Event
Mark your calendars! On Thursday, February 27, 2020, The KKIS Project will host its 9th Annual Auction and Dinner. This is the biggest fundraising event of the year for KKIS and your support helps the organization continue its mission to improve public high school graduation rates in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. As part of KKIS exciting new partnership with long time supporter, The Reef, the event will be held on the rooftop of the newest Reef hotel, The Reef 28, located in the heart of Playa del Carmen on Avenida 1 and Calle 28 just steps from Mamitas Beach. If you're going to be in town, this is a fantastic opportunity to help support this wonderful local nonprofit.
About The KKIS Project
The KKIS Project is a registered Mexican nonprofit and a US 501c3 organization whose mission, since 2011, has been to provide the children of Playa del Carmen opportunities to progress through school with the tools that will help them succeed in this community.
KKIS provides school supplies to students in underprivileged neighborhoods, scholarships and mentors to talented but economically disadvantaged high school students, and volunteers to teach English in public high schools. KKIS envisions a future where every student graduates from high school and where educational challenge is inspiring and fun.
The organization works to motivate and assist public school administrators, teachers, students and parents through programs that provide financial assistance, connections and support. The KKIS Project programs needing financial support are School Supplies, Scholarships, and School Basics. You can find out more about the programs or make a donation here.
How You Can Help
You can help support KKIS and the great work the organization is doing by attending the 9th Annual Auction and Dinner at The Reef 28 Rooftop on Thursday, February 27; by participating in the online auction (February 10 through the 20); or simply by making a donation.
Tickets are $30 US dollars per person and include two free drinks and access to the taco buffet. VIP tickets which include an open bar are available for $50 US dollars. Raffle ticket to win a trip for two to Las Vegas, Orlando or Miami cost $10 each. Buy your tickets HERE.
To learn more about the KKIS Project or make a donation, visit www.kkisproject.org
Photos by The KKIS Project.
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