JANUARY 2025
Hello, Friend!
Happy New Year to all our supporters, students, parents, mentors, school administrators, teachers, and funders! We send a joyful “welcome back” to returning students and a warm welcome to new families joining After-School All-Stars at Stuart-Hobson MS, Johnson MS, Leckie EC, McKinley MS, Langley ES, and Jefferson MS.
Programs in Full Swing
Classes resumed January 6th, featuring student favorites and exciting new offerings! Our Healthy Cooking program will culminate in the Annual Cook-Off in celebration of Black History Month on February 27th. Students are also working on a mural project for the Environmental Justice initiative at McKinley and Leckie.
Other programs include yoga, fitness, dance, cosmetology/barbering entrepreneurship, and more!
Fundraising Success
Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, ASAS DC raised $23,000 during our end-of-year fundraising season! Special thanks to our corporate partners Dev Technology (who raised over $8,000) and AIS (Applied Information Sciences). Also, shout-out to board members and individuals who set up donation pages through our fundraising platform Spur Local!
Community Engagement
On January 23, ASAS DC held a “Bagels and Big Dreams” Family Breakfast at Leckie Education Campus. Families got together to share their aspirations for the year ahead while enjoying a great meal and an unforgettable sense of community.
Meet Our Team
Welcome our new Development Coordinator, Molly Ahern! Molly joins ASAS DC with experience in grant writing, research, and nonprofit marketing. She previously served as a Community Outreach and Engagement VISTA before working as a Program Coordinator at George Washington University.
Upcoming Events
Join us for our Roots, Rhythm, and Recipes Cook-Off on February 27th and our second annual Play With A Purpose: A Field Day Fundraiser on May 14th.
Support Our Students
Help us ensure academic readiness for the DC CAPE exams by supporting additional teaching staff and technology access.
