News & Events
Family Wellness, Community Strength
We organize bi-annual Family Wellness Events at each of our partnering school sites. Events include an overview of our After-School All-Stars programming, dinner for families, and participation from other community-based organizations. Together, we provide families with resources and information about food security, rent and utility assistance, transportation assistance, mental health supports, cyber security, free clothing, and more. We also plan a fun family activity at each Family Wellness Event, such as cookie decorating, talent showcase, bingo night, paint & hot chocolate, and more!
Recent News & Events
Joel exemplifies how peer recruitment and a supportive environment can unlock student potential. He joined After-School All-Stars mid program thanks to his friend Mateo’s invitation. Initially, he took a supporting role while Mateo led activities, but his mentor recognized Joel’s leadership potential even when he remained in his friend’s shadow. When Mateo temporarily stepped away from the program due to other commitments, Joel continued attending—and transformed….
Koa, an 8th grader, has been part of the After-School All-Stars program since 6th grade, first joining because his parents needed a safe place for him to go after school. What started as a practical solution quickly became something much more meaningful. Over the years, Koa’s favorite part of the program has been spending time…
Melanie is one of Meeker Middle School’s 6th grade All-Stars who has experienced significant growth this year! In September, Melanie was soft-spoken, shy, and struggled to express her needs to teachers, classmates, and All-Stars staff. In one of our activities, the program leader became concerned about Melanie, who was struggling to sit still, often drew on herself, and had difficulty following directions. During a one-on-one conversation with her leader it came to light that the student felt overwhelmed when…