Impact

“This field trip was great for us here at the Y! Our children were able to experience something in their own town that they most likely would never do without the help of Tickets for Kids. During this field trip the children were able to learn about the artwork while participating in a scavenger hunt that was arranged by the museum. This made the children get to know the artwork better…” YMCA Greensburg visiting the Westmoreland Museum of American Art

“We wanted to say THANK you for the tickets to the Minnesota Timberwolves game. We had such a blast!! The girls were able to participate in a pre-game tunnel experience where they stood in the tunnel and high-fived the players as they ran onto the court. Pretty awesome experience if you ask me!” Kinship of Greater Minneapolis at a Minnesota Timberwolves game

“The families really enjoyed going to this special event. Families said their children all saw the commercials on TV and begged them to go but told them they could not afford the tickets. So they were very thankful tickets for kids were able to provide them with this opportunity that otherwise, they would not have been able to do with their family. The looks on the children’s faces during the show were priceless! Thank you so much!” Erie Family Center at Disney LIVE! Mickey’s Magic Show

“WHAT a great time! These little girls and their mother had a ROCKIN’ time together. The crowd was respectful and it was a great show. This was an opportunity for the kids to have FUN with their mother and see a different, more fun side of her. Thanks for the great show!” Pressley Ridge Family Based Program at a Maroon 5 concert

“Daesia and I had an amazing time at the Barn watching the Gophers! It was so fun and interesting. Neither of us had ever seen the Gophers play. Daesia has played basketball for the past 4 years, so she was telling me about some of the plays. Thank you, again, for a very fun evening! We really appreciate your generosity!” Kinship of Greater Minneapolis watching the Minnesota Golden Gophers

“Our families really enjoy this trip each year. As we work predominantly with refugee and immigrant families this is often their only chance to visit the zoo because of limited incomes. Many of our parents react with even more delight than their children as they recognize animals from their native homelands.” South Hills Interfaith Ministries at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium

“My mentee has not been to a Pirate Game in 3 years so he was very excited. The seats were excellent and we were right behind home plate where we could see all the action. We had lots of time to talk, eat good food, and see the Pirates WIN!! Also, the concert and fireworks were remarkable. The whole night was great. Thanks!” Family Guidance, Inc at a Pittsburgh Pirates game

“We had a great time at the Pens Game. You all make it possible to inspire these students and give them good thoughts and dreams…..how do I thank you for all of that? Well, I never can but I can see it in their eyes and how it changes how the see themselves. Incredible!” Improved Dwellings for Altoona at a Pittsburgh Penguins game

“This movie delivered a great message about believing in yourself. It showed that you can be anything you want to be if you try hard. You should follow your heart no matter what people tell you. The children really loved it and they were grateful for the opportunity to attend the screening.” BronxWorks at Zootopia movie screening

“My name is Matt G. and I am from Philadelphia PA. I am writing you this to thank you for the ice skating trip I went on last night. You helped me experience something I never did before and it was amazing to me. Thank you so much Tickets for Kids, you guys are amazing!” TFK Kid after ice skating

“The children truly enjoyed the show. One of the soothing techniques to address trauma in children is to allow them to imagine dream and role play. This play really opened the youth imagination in a creative and positive way that when lost or separate from your home of origin you can still make friends, be adventures and even have a happy ending, kind of like growing up in foster care. Thanks for the opportunity to take the youth in the program.” Neighbor to Family after Peter Pan 360

“We had a great time at the Pens Game. You all make it possible to inspire these students and give them good thoughts and dreams…..how do I thank you for all of that? Well, I never can but I can see it in their eyes and how it changes how the see themselves. Incredible!” Improved Dwellings for Altoona at a Pittsburgh Penguins game

“Thanks for the opportunity to take my girls to see “The King and I” at the Orpheum. They were so excited that they even got dressed up as if they were going to a ball. This type of exposure to live theater and music allows them to dream. We had a discussion afterwards about the themes in the play which were about interracial relationships, love, slavery, culture, oppression, and imperialism. Thanks for the opportunities.” Community School of Excellence enjoying a production at the Orpheum Theatre