Kingdom Kidz Inc

Through our core values we aim to establish a culture that exemplifies the following:
1. Integrity: possess honesty and uncompromising morals.
2. Excellence: pursue surpassing ordinary standards.
3. Creativity: foster an atmosphere that allows others to dream.
4. Insight: consistently do the wise thing-bring wisdom to every situation.
5. Vision- move toward a preferred future with little deviation.
6. Bravery- Take a posture of unrelenting boldness.
7. Discipline- exercise a commitment to a purpose.
8. Authenticity- represent yourself in a genuine nature.
9. People First- focus on individuals over numbers.
10. Simplicity- bring clarity to the complex.
11. Beyond you- leverage influence for the sake of others.
12. Culture- Be the architect of the conditions to win.

All of these are displayed in the hall of our educational wing at the Puppet HOME.

Our strategies to accomplish this culture are:
1. Provide an environment/atmosphere where each individual can use their gifts and talents to present programs.
2. Provide an environment/atmosphere where each individual can be creative and accepted as they present their ideas and suggestions in a team setting.
3. Provide an environment/atmosphere where the opportunity to achieve a "finished product" in the programs which they wrote, shared their ideas and developed the theme are presented.
4. Provide an opportunity for each individual to have "ownership" as a team member.
5. Provide an opportunity for artistic ability to be developed and displayed.
6. Provide an opportunity for leadership skills to be developed.
7. Provide a mentoring program under trained, excellent leaders.

As an organization we have spent 20 years securing supplies, puppets, equipment and finally a building to house everything we need to present quality programs through excellent puppetry.

We have 3 trained staff persons who are willing to teach, as well as, learn the art of puppetry, sound, video production, team building, and leadership skills.

Each year we present over 150 programs in various venues to different ages in our area and beyond the state borders to show people that they MATTER. Traveling over 10,000 miles a year has allowed us to reach a variety of people in various venues.

Our building is in the process of being renovated to establish a quality educational, learning experience for those who want to learn puppetry, sound techniques, team involvement, and creative artistry.

Development of an online production using "character voices" that reaches across many continents.

In 20 years we have become a "by word" in the Greater Susquehanna Valley community with many people of all ages calling us "our own Sesame Street". Growing to be a recognized puppet organization that is returning to venues year after year because of our commitment to integrity and quality craftmanship with excellence has shown that people value our presentations and that message is a positive one.

Encouragement notes continue to arrive weekly telling us what people have learned, how they have changed their perspective and what they are doing differently. During the COVID-19 pandemic, all of our programs and fundraisers were canceled. However, we began presenting nightly virtual programs on a variety of topics. These will continue after the pandemic is over.

The renovating of a sanctuary into a state-of-the art Creative Arts Center where volunteers of all ages can participate in the quality programs of puppetry, learn the art of constructing (puppets, scenery, and props), audio technical skills, team building, and offering their ideas with acceptance are in the works now.

Audiences are remarking about the growth and quality of our programs now. With them attending programs in the future they will experience exciting and innovated puppet presentations with a positive message using state-of-the-art lighting, sound and visual projection to present a positive message so that they leave knowing that they MATTER.

In 20 years we have grown from a troupe of 5 and a small stage to over 100 volunteers doing various skills :
1. To make the quality programs using excellent puppetry possible.
2. Preparing the building for an educational outreach to make, teach, and take home what students have learned.
3. Conducted puppet camps where children learned how to construct puppets, present them, and work as a team to produce a program to an audience.
4. To have a cast produce a series of programs online to be heard around the world.

As donations are received and grants written, changes will continue to move the Puppet HOME into a "household" word for families. Our outreach has already become that. We are excited to move to a new level at the Puppet HOME and in the community at large.