After-School All-Stars is one of the country’s largest nonprofit organizations working to close the opportunity gap for low-income youth. Our mission is to provide comprehensive programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in school and life. Founded in 2013, our chapter reaches nearly 500 students at 6 sites across the Washington metropolitan area.
This giving season, we’re inviting you to help improve the lives of our students. We provide free, daily after-school services that help middle school students succeed in school and life. Give today to support our All-Stars!
Investing in the Future
June Newsletter
It has been quite a year! We successfully wrapped school year 2024-25 and we are already in full summer school mode, while planning for next school year. The past year was rich with new programming, field trips, art, service projects, joyous discovery, and students blossoming into the phenomenal young people they are.
Breaking News
Every week or so, we provide these short chapter updates between our regularly scheduled newsletters. Tap the image to learn more. Enjoy!
Read Our May Newsletter
In our latest newsletter, we rock the Kennedy Center, recap our “Play with a Purpose” event, share some important announcements, and unveil the incredible mural painted by our Kramer Middle School students!
DC Students Release Original song!
The music production class at McKinley Middle School created an original song titled “Peace.” Calling themselves Da Kids, the class was led by Mr.Gus.Music, a local artist and skilled sound engineer. Students had fun learning how to create and mix tracks while getting hands-on instruction about technology and sound engineering.
“Star treatment” for All-Stars
Guess who performed on the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center? Our fabulous Leckie Drum Line! Led by Mr. Holmes, our All-Stars recently performed at the DCPS Performing Arts Festival. Go, Leckie!
The DCPS Performing Arts Festival provides an opportunity for students to perform on a professional stage. This unique opportunity is open to all performing arts ensembles across all genres. Each ensemble performs in front of peers, families, and community members, while receiving the “star treatment” of the Kennedy Center staff. Professional performers and educators provided ensembles with actionable and encouraging feedback following the performance.
Grant Impact Highlighted in Evaluation Report
We’re pleased to share our executive summary and key findings for the final year of ASAS DC’s three-year 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant. These findings are provided as part of an external evaluation from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education.
Black History Month Cook-off Celebration
We recently held our Black History Month Cook-Off Celebration at Hart Middle School in Washington, D.C. Our middle school students showcased their culinary skills, cooking soul food and African dishes, and expert judges (experienced chefs in the industry) assessed students on meal preparation, creative attire, and teamwork.
The Hart Dancers delivered a captivating performance during the event, and all 27 participating students received a cookbook, gift bags, and a certificate.
Special thanks to our judges: Sean Adams (Cooking Teacher Artist from EYL 365 Project), Stephon Burgess, Cheron Reed Burns of Rx Catering – DC Metro, and Christopher Kambou of Grazie Nonna Restaurant!
Winners:
•Stuart-Hobson Middle School (prize: griddle)
•Leckie Education Campus (Prize: $100 Safeway gift card)
•Hart Middle School (prize: kitchen utensils set)
•Johnson Middle School (prize: cutting boards and apron)
Thank You!
We want to express our sincere appreciation for everyone who supported our students throughout the giving season. Thanks to the generosity of people and partners like you, we raised $27,000!
If you wish to help improve the lives of local students, please consider donating today.
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Daniela Grigioni, Executive Director
Aaron Gonzales, Board Chair
After-School All-Stars Washington, DC
1730 Rhode Island Ave | NW #600
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 289-3904
6 Sites
571 Students
90% of Students Qualify for the Federal Free or Reduced-Lunch Program
16% of Students are Enrolled in Special Education Programming
Ethnicity:
86% Black / African American
2% Hispanic / Latino/a/e
1% Asian / Asian American
1% White
10% Other
Revenue:
59% Government
29% Foundation
8% Event
3% Individual Donations
1% Corporate
Expenses:
83% Program
9% Administration
8% Fundraising
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LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHT
Daniela started at ASAS DC chapter seven years ago. She is passionate about leveling the playing field for children who are not afforded the same opportunities as others. She has more than 20 years of experience within the District of Columbia Public School system, previously managing partnerships between public schools and nonprofit organizations offering afterschool and summer programming.
Daniela has served as a national Afterschool Ambassador to advocate for afterschool for all students, participates in the DC Out of School Time coalition to ensure DC students have equitable access to afterschool programming, and received the Mayor’s Commission’s Award for National Service in recognition of her work on behalf of DC students.
Daniela came to the US with her family from Italy. She often goes back to enjoy her beautiful country and can tell you exactly where to go to have a great meal in Rome!
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