COLLABORATIONS
JHP Community Center (JHPCC) seeks to expand its ModKa Program through partnerships and collaborations with other community centers and non-profit organizations that actively provide support and programs for youths in Chicago.

One such partnerships started in 2001 with the youth at Centro Romero in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood. The JHPCC provided Modified Karate classes. The classes grew from twelve students to 38 children from the ages of 6-13. Our service ended in January of 2003 due to the growth of the classes at the JHPCC site. Many of Centro's students were able to transfer and continue their training.

In February of 2003 a new partnership was formed with Chappell Elementary School. Karate classes began in February 2003. The class started with grades 5th and 6th and have opened to three additional grades; increasing the number of students. By adding an educational component to ModKa; students' belting examinations are now tied to not only techniques and character but also to academic grades. To better assist our youth in this endeavor the JHPCC has established an after school program that not only assists in homework tutoring, but also offers other arts programs.

The program has also collaborated with Local Area Network 65 (LAN65) and is actively involved with Mayor Daley's YouthNet 17. The ModKa demonstration team perform numerous demonstrations for many community events each year and the exposure has provided a very positive outlet for all the students.

It is the hope of the JHPCC to further this program for the benefit and welfare of the future of our communities - The Youth.