Our mission is to provide comprehensive programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in school and life. We are one of the country’s largest nonprofit organizations working to close the opportunity gap for low-income youth.
Looking for a simple and powerful way to make an even bigger difference in the lives of our students? We’re thrilled to introduce an opportunity to multiply the impact of your generous gift to After-School All-Stars!
With more than 30 years of service to historically underserved communities, “the All-Stars effect” refers to lasting impact that extends beyond classroom walls and traditional after-school hours. Fittingly, this is the theme and throughline of our most recent annual report.
All-Star Leadership University (ASLU) is a week-long youth leadership conference that brings together All-Star mentors and student leaders from across the U.S. to to explore their strengths as leaders, discover their voice, and make an impact in their community through their unique purpose in life.
For the past 11 years, ASAS founder Arnold Schwarzenegger has hosted the Westime Charity Night event in support of After-School All-Stars. What started as a small gathering of friends in 2013 has grown into something life-changing for hundreds of thousands of our students, and we’re excited to announce that this year’s event has raised $6.7 million!
The statistics on youth mental health can be daunting: across the U.S., 11.5% of youth (2.7 million young people) are experiencing severe major depression. Our free, year-round programs strive to provide positive mentorship and foster healthy habits in safe environments where students feel heard, valued, and supported.
ASAS is transforming summers into a season of growth, adventure, and discovery for our students. Across the organization, our curriculum aims to develop the whole child: intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally. From cosmetology to Japanese calligraphy, STEM camps to professional sporting events—our free programs ensure that All-Star students never stop learning.
Every year, we host a “Strategy Week” that brings together national and chapter leadership for professional development and collaboration. This year, we saw an opportunity to pivot to a virtual format, allowing us to include more employees, provide a more flexible schedule, and spread sessions out over a period of several months.
If you had told a little girl from the Bronx in New York City, “You will be part of something greater one day,” she would not have believed it. That little girl was me growing up.
Now, as the Director of Human Resources at ASAS, I’m learning about the impact we make every day, and I am in awe.
After-School All-Stars nurtures a highly supportive and innovative team environment that values people first. Together we will continue to narrow the opportunity gap for low-income youth nationwide. Apply for one of our open positions now and come work with us to make a difference!
