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MetLife Foundation Awards After-School
All-Stars,
Los Angeles with a $50,000 Grant as Part of the
Third-Annual Out-of-School Time Initiative
LOS ANGELES–
After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles received a $50,000 grant
from MetLife Foundation as part of its 2010 Out-of-School
Time Initiative, which supports after-school and summer
programs that address the unique needs and interests of
middle school youth.
After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles will use
this grant to support
academic programs.
“Middle school is a pivotal point in young
people’s development,” said Dennis White, President and CEO,
MetLife Foundation. “High quality, out-of-school time
programs can support their healthy development. MetLife
Foundation is pleased to recognize After-School All-Stars
and enable them to provide middle school youth in Los
Angeles with opportunities for hands-on learning, skill
development, community service and fun during out-of-school
time.”
After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles will
specifically use the funding for We Are Ready programs,
which will help 8th graders at 16 schools make a
successful transition to high school, and for CampUS, which
will engage selected We Are Ready participants in an
intensive eight-day experience focused on high school
success, the importance of college, leadership and careers.
In total, eleven grants, ranging from $30,000
to $50,000, were awarded to nonprofits serving youth in
Atlanta, Ga., Los Angeles, New York City, Providence, R.I.
and St. Louis, Mo. The goal of this competitive program is
to increase after-school and summer opportunities,
particularly for diverse, lower-income middle school youth.
MetLife Foundation selected grant recipients based on the
strength of their plans for reaching young people and
opportunities for hands-on involvement and input by youth
participants. Selection also focused on creativity,
innovation, organizational capacity, and track record.
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About
After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles
Founded by Governor Schwarzenegger in 2002,
After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles (ASAS-LA)
is a leading after-school program provider
whose programs educate, enlighten and inspire thousands of
students each day through after-school activities centered
around health, fitness and nutrition; the visual and
performing arts; and youth leadership and community service
learning. ASAS-LA brings innovative, cutting-edge enrichment
programs to K-12 students that
contribute to reducing drug use, crime and
violence; while increasing the safety of students in the
after school hours. The organization serves 11,000 students
at 25 schools located in at-risk areas throughout LA County.
For more information, please visit
www.la-allstars.org
About MetLife Foundation
MetLife Foundation was established in 1976 by
MetLife to carry on its longstanding tradition of corporate
contributions and community involvement. In youth
development, MetLife Foundation funds initiatives that
promote mentoring and provide safe places and constructive
activities for young people, particularly during
out-of-school time.
For more information, visit
www.metlife.org.
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