New Jersey
About Us
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 year-round comprehensive programs that keep children safe and help them succeed in school and life. Founded in 2014, our chapter reaches nearly 2,100 students at 17 sites across Newark, New Jersey.
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Supporting the Whole Child
We are forging new strategic partnerships and expanding our enrichment offerings. With the support of our partners, our diverse enrichment opportunities now include coding, robotics, music production, acting, graphic design, and financial empowerment for both students and their families. These innovative collaborations empower students with skills, creativity, and career preparedness. By broadening our enrichment horizons, we aim to equip our scholars with the tools they need, not only to succeed academically, but also to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
Student Spotlight: Meet Treasure
We recently expanded our student ambassador program to numerous sites, enabling more scholars to leverage their leadership skills. Treasure, a newly inducted ambassador, says: “Being a student ambassador motivates me to become something better in life when I grow up, and it also makes me feel like I have more responsibility.”
We take great pride in the impactful contributions of our student ambassadors, recognizing their commitment to making a positive difference in their lives and communities.
Chapter Statistics
- 2089
Students Served
- 17
Sites
- 95%
Qualify
for federal free lunch program
Contact Us
After-School All-Stars New Jersey
50 Park Place, Suite 701
Newark, New Jersey 07102
Phone: 973-556-8121
Email: njconnect@afterschoolallstars.org
Dr. Naima Ricks, Executive Director
Recent Posts
Last January, hundreds of students in our LA and NY chapters attended exclusive early screenings of Wonka.
This once-in-a-lifetime experience included a red carpet photoshoot, giveaways, and a surprise visit by “Willy Wonka” himself, Timothée Chalamet!
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.
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.
Our Partners
Corporate partnerships are vital in enabling us to offer after-school programs that enrich the lives of thousands of students each year. These collaborations help us expand our footprint and reach, while also providing meaningful opportunities to engage your employees.
