After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles

During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor Hector LaFarga, Jr., CEO of After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles. As a proud immigrant and Latino leader, Hector has steered ASAS-LA for nearly 3 years, strengthening financial sustainability, expanding student services, and ensuring program quality so more kids have safe, enriching after-school experiences. With 30+ years in nonprofits and youth services, he champions culture, equity, transparency, and people, empowering communities and expanding opportunities for young people. Under his leadership, ASAS-LA serves over 25,000 students across 73 schools, delivering high-quality programs that support academics, wellness, and leadership.   Beyond ASAS-LA, Hector is a Governing Board Member for El Rancho Unified School District, shaping local educational outcomes. Thank you, Hector, for championing opportunity and making a lasting impact on students, families, and communities. Muchas gracias y Adelante! #HispanicHeritageMonth #Leadership #Nonprofit #ASASLA #Education #Equity #Community #YouthDevelopmentDevelopment

🚨 BREAKING: Vital afterschool and summer programs are at risk. As of July 1, states have not received their federally allocated 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) funds — putting 10,000 programs and 1.4 million students in jeopardy. These funds were passed by Congress, signed into law, and were expected to be available this month — but are now being delayed with no timeline or explanation. 📣 We need your voice. Call on your Governor, congressional reps, and Attorney General to urge the White House to release these funds immediately. Our students and families can’t wait. #SaveAfterschool #21stCCLC #FundAfterschoolNow #AfterSchoolAllStars #SupportOurStudents #AdvocateForYouth Click link to support! https://lnkd.in/gACawxR7

We’re excited to welcome our newest ASAS-LA board member, Stacy Chan, to the team! Stacy Chan is a seasoned advertising executive with a proven track record in leading client investment strategies that deliver efficient and impactful business results. With deep expertise in cultivating strategic marketplace partnerships and building high-performing digital teams, Stacy brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to her role as Head of Client Solutions at Omnicom Media Group. She is proud to support After-School All-Stars Los Angeles and is passionate about creating meaningful change in the lives of the youth and communities we serve.

🎉 It’s Giving Tuesday! 🎉 Today, YOU have the power to double your impact! ✨ Be inspired by our Game Changers Series: Meet Erik Palomera, Program Coordinator at Bloomfield High School, and learn how his approach to student empowerment is transforming lives. A little change can make a huge difference! 💡 Let’s work together to reach our $75,000 goal and Light Up LA! Donate today to make a life-changing difference. CLICK HERE TO GIVE: https://lnkd.in/geX3bU_v #GivingTuesday #LightUpLA #GameChangers #DoubleYourImpact #asasla #SupportYouth #HolidayGiving

🎉 It’s Giving Tuesday! 🎉 Today, YOU have the power to double your impact! ✨ Be inspired by our Game Changers Series: Meet Erik Palomera, Program Coordinator at Bloomfield High School, and learn how his approach to student empowerment is transforming lives. A little change can make a huge difference! 💡 Let’s work together to reach our $75,000 goal and Light Up LA! Donate today to make a life-changing difference. #GivingTuesday #LightUpLA #GameChangers #DoubleYourImpact #asasla #SupportYouth #HolidayGiving

In collaboration with Alliance Marc & Stern Math and Science School, we are happy to share that we were 1 of 5 sites to be awarded a $60K grant from Greater Los Angeles Education Foundation (GLAEF), in partnership with LACOE’s Expanding Learning Technical Assistance Unit (ELTAU) and Education First, to support innovative and creative approaches to support secondary students through enrichment and expanded learning programs. Sites will be further supported throughout the year with evaluation, and strategic communication efforts that will translate into ongoing advocacy to maintain and build support for continued investment in expanded learning. We’re excited for this partnership and cannot wait to begin!