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🚀 All Stars is thrilled to contribute to the recently released book: "Built for More: The Role of OST in Preparing Youth for the Future of Work"!

We are excited to share that the latest book in the "Current Issues in Out-of-School Time" series features a chapter by our CEO, Chris Street, and Founding CEO Gabrielle Kurlander (1989-2023)! 🌟

Their chapter, "Non-Artificial Authentic Intelligence: Creating Ecosystems of Development for Young People Outside of School and in the World of Work," dives into how innovative partnerships are helping underserved youth enter the workforce – a core mission of the All Stars Project. Edited by Byron K. Sanders of Big Thought and Shannon Epner, "Built for More" showcases how out-of-school programs equip young people with the skills they need to thrive.

Don't miss out on this must-read for anyone passionate about youth development and education! Grab your copy and join the conversation on preparing the next generation for success.

🌟 Exciting Collaboration! 🌟

The All Stars team is excited to announce our collaboration with KPMG on the Empower High School Experience this summer. This internship introduces high school students to fields like public accounting and professional services. Interns engage with KPMG mentors, gain career insights, and experience a professional environment firsthand.

On June 5, 2024, All Stars’ Shadae McDaniel, Craig Pattison, and Jessica Montalvo led KPMG Empower high school summer intern coaches and staff leaders in ‘The Building Blocks to Bridge Building and Belonging!’ training at the Lakehouse KPMG campus in Orlando, Florida. This program now spans 15 cities and includes 250 interns, and we’re so proud to be partnering with KPMG on their growing program.

It was a high-energy, interactive session that encouraged expanding worldviews, taking risks, and supporting each other with listening, curiosity, and vulnerability. 👏 Congratulations to everyone involved in this inspiring program!

🌟 Join the All Stars Project Team in Chicago! 🌟

Are you passionate about youth development and community enrichment? We're hiring a Development & Project Associate in Chicago! This exciting role involves collaboration with local staff, our national development team, philanthropic partners, and All Stars Project leaders.

Reporting to the VP/Director of All Stars Project Chicago, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact and grow in areas such as marketing, communications, project management, and administration.

Apply today! 🔗https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=4b9fd1f6-f0cf-4428-8ecb-de24df34955c&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&source=EN&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter&jobId=511895

🌟 The All Stars Project is proud of our thriving partnership with ICA Cristo Rey Academy in the San Francisco Bay Area. Together, we're creating a model for how educational institutions can advance workforce development initiatives using All Stars' performance-based programs and methodology. 🌟

At the recent July 8th freshman orientation, our ASP staff co-facilitated the MAPS session, incorporating improvisation and other activities. Through our development-through-performance methodology, students grew beyond their comfort zones, embraced mistakes, and performed curiosity. They will carry these skills throughout orientation, school, and their corporate work-study jobs!

👏 Congratulations to everyone participating in this exciting initiative where everyone involved is learning and growing.

🌟 The first half of 2024 has been a whirlwind of growth and development! 🌟 We are incredibly grateful to our wonderful community for enabling us to reach hundreds of underserved youth across New Jersey with free youth development programs and activities.

🎓 We are thrilled to announce the graduation of 78 young people from the Development School for Youth (DSY) spring semester, marking our largest class ever! Our keynote speaker, Ruby Brar, a devoted NJ board member and the head of procurement at RBC Capital Markets, shared her inspiring journey from Canada to New York, overcoming challenges and finding her footing in a new environment. Ruby's message of perseverance and resilience resonated deeply with our graduates, encouraging them to never give up on their dreams.

🚀 Our 2024 Internship Campaign has been a remarkable success! We have placed 81 young people in internships across NJ. A significant highlight was the first in-person Supervisor Development Training in five years, hosted by Port Authority NY & NJ, with special thanks to DSY Trustee Chris Wolff. Port Authority is also hosting 20 interns this summer - doubling their 2023 total.

🎉 We're launching an initiative to reconnect with our alumni to celebrate 25 years of the All Stars Project in New Jersey. An alumni committee is coming together to volunteer, raise funds, organize their cohorts, and set the stage for this celebration.

Thank you for your partnership and support! Together, we can make real progress. 💪

We are so grateful to everyone who supported the All Stars Project of Chicago's Creating ONE Chicago Spring Benefit! 🌟 Over 200 people joined us to celebrate another incredible season of development.

A huge thank you to our honoree, Doug Brody, Community Leadership Award recipient, Bevon Joseph, and event co-chairs Bobby Ge**er, Bob Kurinsky, Sonia Menon, and Greg Mutz for making this a resounding success.

Our hearts were touched by youth and alumni speakers Jocelyn Pina and Kaylyn Ragsdale, and we were entertained by a phenomenal performance from The Happiness Club. Special appreciation to Karen Jordan of ABC7 for reprising her role as host for a memorable night.

Together, we raised over $483,000 to fund our Chicago programs. Let's keep this momentum going! Partner and grow with us as we continue to create environments where caring adults and young people grow and develop together! 💖

🌟🎓 What an exciting start to Chicago's internship season! This month, we had an incredible Internship Prep Session hosted by the amazing team at Berkshire Hathaway.🎉

With 34 ambitious young professionals in attendance, the day was filled with valuable learning and networking opportunities. Our friends at Berkshire Hathaway led fantastic workshops on "Preparing for Day One" and "Crafting Your Elevator Pitch," ensuring everyone is ready to shine this summer. 🚀

We capped off the day with a fun pizza party, where new friendships were made, and connections strengthened. We're thrilled for what's to come this season and can't wait to see these talented individuals grow and succeed! 💼🍕

🌟 Last week, the All Stars Project team hosted an incredible "Operation Conversation: Cops and Kids: Creating Conversations" workshop. We were thrilled to collaborate with players and staff from the New York Jets, officers from Newark Police Department and NYPD and youth from NYC and NJ at the Jets' Florham Park training facility.

🤝 Our performance workshop focused on building relationships through listening and curiosity. Following the session, the Jets graciously hosted dinner in their cafeteria, where meaningful conversations continued.

✨ The feedback was overwhelmingly positive! Participants shared their challenges, community responsibilities, and the importance of their roles. New connections were forged, paving the way for transformation over time.

🌟 Join us on June 18 🌟for the Spring Benefit in Chicago, "Creating One Chicago". We’ll honor Doug Brody, Trustee Chair of ASP of Chicago’s Development School for Youth, and celebrate corporate partners and volunteers who drive our success in youth development. 🎉

We also look forward to presenting Bevon Joseph (Head of Innovation, Skillful.ly) with our Community Leadership Award, which is presented to Chicagoans who bring positive change to our city’s communities and maintain a strong connection to young people and families.

We hope you’ll be there to celebrate with our entire community! Click here to purchase tickets or make a donation: https://allstars.org/2024-creating-one-chicago-spring-benefit-tickets/

Together, let's make a difference! 💪

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

On June 8, we're hosting the Dallas Community Action Day! This event will connect hundreds of people with city-wide resources, build positive relationships, and share developmental opportunities with families and communities. Volunteers will meet at First Presbyterian Church of Dallas at 10am. Sign up here to attend: https://allstars.org/event/community-action-day-4/

Together, let's make a difference! 💪

🌟 Gratitude Spotlight 🌟

A heartfelt thank you to all our leading gala sponsors: EY, S&P Global, The Hartford, CBRE, Arch Insurance, Family Management Corporation, Deloitte, New York Jets, Gilead Sciences and Gilead Foundation, Silverstein Properties, Gardiner & Theobald, Verizon, SL Green, PSEG, WPP, and Boston Properties for shining bright and supporting our mission for youth development! 🌟

Your generous sponsorship for our Becoming All Stars Gala speaks volumes about your commitment to investing in afterschool development and empowering the next generation. Together, we're sculpting futures, fostering growth, and creating hope. Here's to partnerships that are transforming lives! ✨

🌟 Reflecting on an Unforgettable Evening at our Annual All Stars Gala 🌟

What an incredible night we had, celebrating youth development with 350 corporate and community guests! We enjoyed amazing performances, listened to inspiring words from All Stars youth, and honored Founding ASP CEO (1989-2023) Gabrielle Kurlander, Alysia Steinmann (EY), Valerie Brown (Gilead Sciences), and Amy Weinberg. Our All Stars President and CEO Chris Street also shared a dynamic vision for All Stars’ continued growth, as we work to create communities of development with youth at the center.

With your support, we raised an amazing $2,060,187 (and counting!) which will go a long way in supporting our transformative programs. Huge thanks to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and everyone who attended for making this possible. You’re helping us reach thousands of young people with life-changing opportunities! ✨

🎓 We're excited to announce the upcoming graduations of our Development School for Youth (DSY) participants! These amazing young individuals from across the country have been on a journey of growth and learning. Join us this evening to celebrate the accomplishments of our Chicago and virtual graduates!

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🎉 Join us in celebrating Jenny Zak's promotion to Chief Development Officer (CDO) at the All Stars Project (ASP)! Jenny's strategic expertise will drive our fundraising efforts, creating more opportunities for youth development. Cheers to Jenny's continued success! 👏

🌟 Calling all changemakers! 🌟 Our Volunteer Orientation events on April 16th and 27th gave our community the chance to celebrate National Volunteer Month and learn about the All Stars Project of Dallas and the exciting volunteer opportunities we offer.

Whether you're interested in mentoring, event coordination, or outreach, there's a place for you here.

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

Dive into the inspiring story of Antoine Joyce, Senior Vice President/City Leader at All Stars Project of Dallas, featured in VoyageDallas. Discover how you can get involved and make a positive impact in our community!

Check Out Antoine Joyce-Roach’s Story - Voyage Dallas Magazine | Dallas City Guide Today, we’d like to introduce you to Antoine Joyce-Roach. Antoine Joyce-Roach Hi Antoine, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory. Briefly, ha! That is always the challenge. But I will try! I grew up poor in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood o...

🌟 Our Community's Impact on Youth Development in New Jersey is in full bloom this Spring 🌟 The recent Internship Summit was a highlight, sparking discussions on transformative youth internship experiences. With 227 internships secured towards our national goal of 250, 71 from NJ companies, our collective efforts in are transforming lives and communities!

Exciting workshops are ahead for our DSY students thanks to partners like 1Huddle, PSEG, Lowenstein Sandler LLP, Goya Foods, and RBC. Join us on May 16 at One Gateway Center, Newark, as we celebrate DSY Graduation Day and the achievements of our youth! 🎓🎉

🌟 We're buzzing with excitement this Spring at the All Stars Project of New York! 🌷Our partnership with the Police Athletic League and New York Police Department has led to new performance programming, enriching the lives of youth from the Webster PAL Center in the Bronx. Save the date for the DSY Spring Class of 2024 Graduation on May 1st and the Gala youth Host Networking Training on May 18th. Together, we're making a difference in development!

Join us for inspiring events and programs supporting local youth in Chicago this month! We’re hosting resume discussions and resume writing workshops, and mock job interviews to help young people practice new vocational skills and build confidence in their performance of an interview.

Let's make a difference together! 🌟🤝

👏 Join us in celebrating Women's History Month by honoring the phenomenal Regional Directors and female leaders on our Fundraising Cabinet team at the All Stars Project! Big congrats to the Chair of our Regional Leaders Shadae McDaniel (SVP/ Director of ASP of New Jersey and ASP of SF), and regional team: Lauren Horn (VP/Director ASP of Chicago), Natalie Sandifer (Associate Director of ASP of Dallas), and Diane Stiles (VP and Director of ASP of New York), and our Fundraising Cabinet Chair and VP of Development Jenny Zak and cabinet members Amy Kaczmarek (Chicago) and Marcel Vaughn-Handy (Special Projects). These women are all making a profound impact on youth development through performance across the country. We're grateful for their leadership and dedication!

🌸 Spring is Almost Here, and All Stars Project of Dallas is Thriving! 🌸

As winter draws to a close, we're excited to announce that we're doubling our internships in 2024, creating more opportunities for young people to thrive and discover their potential. From youth resume refinement at the Development School for Youth to our recent Internship Breakfast Summit, we're off to an exciting and developmental start to the year. Your partnership is essential in empowering Dallas youth—join us and learn how you can make a difference today!

🌟 We're thrilled to share the news of an exciting collaboration! Gabrielle Kurlander, Founder, Performance Lab, has teamed up with Undermain Theatre for their production of "This time" by Brian Dang. Join us in supporting youth development and the performing arts as we bring this inspiring story to the stage. Mark your calendars for February 29-March 17 in and get your tickets by clicking the link below!

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🚀Meet Shadae McDaniel: A Beacon of Hope for Youth Empowerment! 🚀

We're thrilled to share this article highlighting Shadae McDaniel's remarkable journey from Teaneck, NJ to her role as Senior VP/Programs & Strategic Initiatives/Director at All Stars Project of New Jersey. Her dedication to providing opportunities for youth through the power of performance is truly inspiring.

Check out her story below.

Shadae McDaniel Builds Bridges, Provides Opportunities for Youth Through the Power of Performance - NJURBANNEWS “I loved performing and getting on stage with others who initially were strangers but who quickly became my friends,” she said. “After high school, I moved on to Howard University – the Mecca of everything – and performed as part of the ‘Showtime’ Marching Band. “At Howard, I learned...

🎧 We’re thrilled to share the latest episode of the Audacity.com Better Living podcast featuring an insightful interview with Antoine Joyce-Roach, Sr. Vice President & City Leader of the All Stars Project of Dallas! 🌈✨

All Stars is transforming youth development with their powerful development through performance approach. 🚀 Join us in celebrating the incredible work they're doing to empower youth and build bridges in communities. Listen in and be inspired!

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🚀 We've got thrilling news to share from All Stars Project! 🚀

Our leadership team was hitting the ground running during the Vision Tour: Building Our Team, Growing Our Future across communities nationwide! Our new CEO and Senior VPs were busy forging impactful partnerships for 2024 and connecting with team members.

Together, we're fostering collaboration and personal/professional development. Join us on this journey towards success!

🌟 Black History Month is a time for reflection and learning. All Stars Project introduces our newest bridge-building program Operation Conversation launched in 2020 by Gabrielle Kurlander, Founder, Performance Lab, and Antoine Joyce-Roach, Senior Vice President/City Leader of ASP of Dallas.

Through the tools of performance, we engage divisions, foster empathy, appreciation, active listening, and curiosity. Corporations, businesses, non-profits, and schools have integrated this program into their diversity and inclusion efforts, resulting in deeply meaningful impact. Join us in honoring and learning, and read Gabrielle and Antoine’s letter here! https://allstars.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Operation-Conversation-Letter-1.pdf

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🌈 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for 2024 Events in Chicago, Dallas and New Jersey! 🙏 Your presence and enthusiasm made these celebrations a true success, inspiring us all to carry forward the vision of Martin Luther King Jr. Let's keep the spirit alive and work towards a more inclusive and just society. 🌍✊

🎉👏 Big shout out to Tony Danza and Brian D Hills, founders of The Stars of Tomorrow Project, for their ongoing impactful work towards youth development! We are happy to see this theatrical outreach program continue to flourish and provide kids with free acting, dance, and voice classes and allow them to discover their power as artists. Check out this article to learn more about The Stars of Tomorrow Project:🌟

Danza and Hills: Shaping New York's Future Stars with Acting Lessons for Life Join Tony Danza and the Stars of Tomorrow Project in transforming young New Yorkers into confident artists and empowered individuals.

🌟 Exciting News! Meet Nathaniel Christian III, the newly appointed Board Chair of All Stars! 🌟 With 25 years of deep connection to ASP, Nat shares his inspiring journey and his dedication to giving back. Read his full letter below and join us in welcoming Nat to lead the next chapter of All Stars! 👏

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