Ktone Cares Foundation empowers under-resourced communities through innovative events and programs that amplify access to mental health and wellness education. By leveraging the power of music and creative arts, we foster community engagement and resource collaboration, strengthening the voices of those often underrepresented and building bridges that promote cultural change and equitable access to opportunities.
The Ktone Cares Foundation (KCF) is the philanthropic entity set up by legendary Denver DJ Kamau Martinez aka DJ Ktone to giveback to the community that has given so much to him. For many years, Ktone has provided book award scholarships to graduating high school seniors via his annual Birthday Bash. To provide more opportunities to create, develop and present activities and events which will empower, inspire and uplift the community, KCF was established in May 2021. Our Mission Statement: Ktone Cares Foundation believes in valuing and respecting all community citizens, with an emphasis focusing on empowering children from marginalized populations by uplifting their voices through community engagement and collaboration. KCF’s goal is to build bridges connecting one community to another and driving cultural change by effectively working together to promote mental health awareness, education opportunities and civic engagement.
In 2021, KCF created and successfully presented “DJ Ktone’s Neighborhood Summer Pop-Up Block Party” held on the last Saturday in the months of June thru September (four altogether). The concept was to hold these events in neighborhoods impacted by youth violence and negative imagery by collaborating with other community organizations to build a bridge between communities. The activities included a party bus with a photo booth, local food and merchandise vendors, KidZone, specifically for little ones, with face painting and arts and crafts. We also had special guests who both entertained and informed the attendees on the importance of community collaboration and civic pride. Over 5000 people cumulatively attended the Summer Pop-Ups.
