The KEY Collective

Founded in 2017, The KEY Collective provides K-12 youth from low-income families throughout NH's seacoast region access to sports, arts, camps, and other youth activities for free or at a reduced cost with no red tape and no social stigma attached. KEY stands for the KEY to Empowering Youth. We are a Collective because we couldn't make a difference in youth lives without the collaboration of our program partners, community validators and donors/supporters. Through our #areuin? card program, low-income youth gains access to scholarships and discounts for out-of-school activities through our 40 partner organizations.  

It’s our goal to make sure that all children, regardless of financial status, have access to the same opportunities as their peers, without any social stigma attached.

Today, the #areuin? card program streamlines the eligibility process for obtaining scholarships and discounts for programs offered to students in youth sports, arts programs, camps, and other quality out-of-school activities. The program is offered in the Exeter, Hampton, Portsmouth, and Seabrook school districts. Last school year, 502 kids received an #areuin? card, accessing 718 programs across 40 program partners.

Hear what our families have to say…

“This is the first time we've been able to sign our son up for sports since it usually costs too much for us. He had so much fun, and we had so much fun, too, watching him play soccer on a team with other little kids for the first time. We are very thankful!” 

“The #areuin? card program has been such a nice relief for our family. Instead of forgoing or juggling how we were going to pay for extracurricular programs, the #areuin? card program took the pressure off and made it possible. In a single parent home, with multiple children, this allows my son to stay involved and engaged in sports and our community. We are very appreciative and very grateful. Thank you!” 

Learn how your donation will make a positive impact in the lives of NH Seacoast kids by watching this video!