Kids On Point Plans New North Charleston Campus
The expansion will allow the nonprofit to double its annual enrollment by securing a site near major transit infrastructure.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Kids On Point plans to build a permanent campus at 3725 Rivers Avenue in North Charleston. The expansion project, supported by a donation from Jessica and Todd Aaron, aims to double the organization's annual student capacity.
Why it matters
The relocation to the Rivers Avenue corridor targets improved accessibility for the 500 students served annually. By positioning near the future Shipwatch Square Transit and Workforce Center, the nonprofit seeks to integrate its operations with local transit and development infrastructure.
The project expands operations from the nonprofit's 16-year base at the College of Charleston to a permanent site. The organization currently supports 500 students through partnerships with over 60 community groups.
The players
Kids On Point
A nonprofit organization founded in 2009 that provides student support services through a network of more than 60 community partners.
Jessica and Todd Aaron
Private donors who provided the land and capital investment required for the nonprofit's new permanent campus project.
The details
The development utilizes a donated property at 3725 Rivers Avenue, chosen for its proximity to existing public transit and the planned Shipwatch Square Transit and Workforce Center. This strategic site selection is intended to lower barriers to access for families by placing student services on a major transit corridor. The facility is fully funded through a land donation and investment provided by Jessica and Todd Aaron.
Timeline
2009: Kids On Point was founded.
- 2026-10-29
Nonprofit announced plans for the new campus.
Market Landscape
The nonprofit’s move follows a pattern of social services aligning their physical footprint with major municipal transit-oriented development initiatives. By anchoring to the Shipwatch Square Transit and Workforce Center, Kids On Point secures permanent placement in a high-growth transit corridor.
Operators should monitor the Rivers Avenue corridor for increased foot traffic and potential changes to local service demand as the site matures. The project highlights a shift toward prioritizing transit-linked sites to improve operational reach and accessibility for community-facing programs.
The takeaway
The move demonstrates how aligning physical facilities with municipal transit hubs can significantly increase operational capacity for mission-driven organizations. Local business leaders should track how the concentration of services around the Shipwatch Square corridor impacts local workforce and student access.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WCBD 2 - Charleston.
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