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A Historic Investment in our Students
Big moments begin with belief in young people. On March 2 at the Crypto.com Arena, that belief was front and center. During the LA Kings game against the Colorado Avalanche, Crypto.com made a $1 million commitment to After-School All-Stars, alongside the LA Kings and the Kings Care Foundation. The contribution was recognized on the ice…
We recently celebrated the 12th anniversary of our Annual Westime Charity Night, graciously hosted by After-School All-Stars founder Arnold Schwarzenegger and John Simonian of Westime. Each year, this fundraiser serves as a powerful reminder that it takes a dedicated community to create lasting change. It’s events like these that allow us to continue serving over…
The Coalition to Empower our Future, a growing coalition that aims to convene a comprehensive conversation on the multifaceted and complex factors contributing to the state of youth mental health launched “Andrea,” a new ad highlighting the importance of working together to address the difficult challenges today’s youth are facing. The spot features Andrea Bazán,…
Behind every student success story at After-School All-Stars are leaders who inspire, innovate, and guide. Across the communities we serve, our team brings vision and dedication that transforms learning, builds confidence, and opens doors to new opportunities for students. The dedication and leadership of two All-Star team members are gaining well-deserved national recognition. Guadalupe Hernandez…
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URBN will invest a total of $250,000 across two years to fund the Graphic Design Academy and support other youth initiatives that align with their mission to foster creativity and opportunity in the next generation.
Thanks to a partnership with immersive learning company Transfr, All-Star students in Cleveland, Los Angeles, Miami, and Newark have been using virtual reality learning modules to explore career options that align with their skills and interests.
Building on our successful “All-Star Academy” model, URBN and ASAS are collaborating to launch a graphic design academy, a seven-week course focused on graphic design and digital marketing.
In 2022, we marked the 20th anniversary of California’s Proposition 49, which is the largest and most robust expanded learning infrastructure in U.S. history. Championed by ASAS founder Arnold Schwarzenegger, Prop 49 has dedicated an estimated $6.77 billion to support school-based expanded learning programs across the state of California.
Across the U.S., All-Stars experienced trips to museums, zoos, playgrounds, state parks, and college campuses—building upon and reinforcing the content they learn during the school year.
Advocacy. Service. Leadership. You! These were the focal points of this year’s All-Star Leadership University in Orlando, Florida. The event hosted workshops for both students and mentors: helping students discover the power of their personal stories, as well as partnering with mentors to create learning environments where youth can feel safe sharing their stories.
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Across the Network
We’re proud to launch Across the Network, our new blog feature celebrating the stories, impact, and innovation happening throughout the After-School All-Stars network. Whether it’s student achievements, staff milestones, or program highlights, this is your go-to snapshot of what’s happening across the All-Stars community.
As the school year winds down, our chapters have been honoring student achievement, creativity, and community with meaningful end-of-year celebrations. We’re proud to spotlight just a few of the many highlights Across the Network that made the end of the school year so special.
At After-School All-Stars, youth leadership means giving young people real opportunities to lead, influence decisions, and contribute to the growth of their peers and programs.
As many of you know, March 24-28 is Youth Voice Week. We took the opportunity to look at a few amazing stories of students advocating for after-school and making their voices heard.