According to After-School All-Stars Advocate Gina Betts, “After-School All-Stars (ASAS) is the largest national organization, with a strong local presence, that specifically focuses on serving middle school age students. Studies show that 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. is the prime time when unsupervised students are most likely to become involved with gangs, crime, drugs and … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: After-School All-Stars
After-School All-Stars North Texas
MySweetCharity Opportunity: After-School All-Stars
According to After-School All-Stars North Texas Emeritus Member Gina Betts, As our name recognition grows in North Texas, we are eager to demonstrate the need for the programming that After-School All-Stars provides. Our students do not have to pay to be members of ASAS nor are they charged annually dues to fees to receive programming and services. Our programs only take … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: After-School All-Stars
Dallas Cowboys Dak Prescott And Joanna Hernandez Demonstrated The Importance Of After-School All-Stars For Middle Schoolers
Settle back: This post is a long one, but it's worth it. If Dante Alighieri was updating his "Purgatorio," he surely would have added Middle School to his Divine Comedy. Even the most blemish-free runway model recoils when recalling those days between elementary and high school. Teachers serving time in classrooms during this tenure should receive combat pay. Kids on their … [Read more...] about Dallas Cowboys Dak Prescott And Joanna Hernandez Demonstrated The Importance Of After-School All-Stars For Middle Schoolers
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: After-School All-Stars North Texas’ Rising Stars Luncheon
It was only After-School All-Stars North Texas’ second Rising Stars Luncheon. And like some newbies on the fundraising scene, it can be tough to draw a crowd or get the organization’s message across. But ASAS Advisory Board Chair Ben Lange drafted Gina Betts, whose reputation in local nonprofit circles is daunting. And she proved that her rep is well deserved on Wednesday, May … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: After-School All-Stars North Texas’ Rising Stars Luncheon
JUST IN: 2017 Rising Stars Luncheon Scored A Touchdown Netting $336,870 For After-School All-Stars North Texas
If you see attorney Gina Betts and America’s Auto Auction CEO Ben Lange giggling and high-fiving each other, it’s not because they just won a lawsuit or sold a lot full of cars. Nope. The two just learned the results of their After-School All-Stars North Texas's Rising Stars Luncheon fundraiser on Wednesday, May 17, at the Dallas Country Club. It was only the second … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2017 Rising Stars Luncheon Scored A Touchdown Netting $336,870 For After-School All-Stars North Texas
Grovel Alert: 2nd Annual Rising Stars Luncheon
Unlike former Dallas Police Chief David Brown, Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott hasn’t exactly been making the speaking rounds. Perhaps that’s why Wednesday’s “2nd Annual Rising Stars Luncheon” benefiting After-School All-Stars North Texas is nearing SRO status at the Dallas Country Club. According to ASAS North Texas Board Chair Ben Lange, the fundraiser that … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2nd Annual Rising Stars Luncheon
World-Class Sprinter Michael Johnson Tells Of His Own Personal “After-School All-Star”
Newlyweds D’Andra Simmons Lock and Jeremy Lock opened their home for the After-School All-Stars North Texas annual benefit with guests spilling out the front door. But what would one expect when Event Co-Chairs Kersten Rettig and Clark Knippers arranged to have native son/sports hero Michael Johnson as the keynote speaker. Despite having won four Olympic Gold medals and … [Read more...] about World-Class Sprinter Michael Johnson Tells Of His Own Personal “After-School All-Star”
Change Of Plans: After-School, All-Stars Party
Michael Johnson is a very cool dude. But you already knew that. He’s a hunky Four-Star Olympian, a Baylor Bear and all-around good guy. But he’s also a fellow in great demand. For that reason, After-School All-Stars North Texas Party Co-Chair Kersten Rettig and hubby Clark Knippers had to accommodate Michael’s schedule. So, there’s been a change of date taken place. What’s … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans: After-School, All-Stars Party
Pitch Your Nonprofit: After-School All-Stars North Texas
According to After-School All-Stars North Texas Executive Director Betsy Orton, "What was your favorite after-school activity when you were growing up? Art? Dance? Theater? Sports? "At After-School All-Stars North Texas, we make it possible for low-income and at-risk students to have engaging after-school education and enrichment programs. Our school-based program means … [Read more...] about Pitch Your Nonprofit: After-School All-Stars North Texas