Meet Ben and Kyle, who were matched through King Street Center’s mentoring program in 2001. What began as weekly meet-ups over a few formative years has grown into a connection that has endured for more than two decades—showing up in both the big milestones and the quiet, everyday moments in between.

As we celebrate National Mentoring Month this January, we’re honoring the power of long-term relationships and the lasting impact one caring adult can have in a young person’s life.

A King Street Center story is now part of Vermont’s story. We are overjoyed to share that longtime youth Maryan has been appointed to represent Chittenden County on the Vermont State Youth Council. She is the newest King Street youth to be selected for this statewide leadership role.

Each year, King Street Center’s High Five Awards remind us what community truly means. It’s one of our favorite traditions — a chance to pause, gather together, and celebrate the people who make King Street shine. Read the stories of our 2025 winners!

For 27 years, every cup of King Street Lemonade has been hand pressed and shaken up, made with a little bit of teen angst and a whole lot of love. But for the last few years, many of us at King Street Center have been joking (and dreaming) of bottling up our lemonade. This year, it’s magically become a reality.

All about King Street Center’s Preschool and Rokeby Museum’s partnership!

Ayan Kassim moved to America when she was 10 years old. Shortly after, she and her family arrived in Vermont where she found King Street Center.

Hate has no home here, but love does.