August 2022
DALLAS AFTERSCHOOL NEWS
BOOKS GALORE!
Dallas Afterschool is proud to help students continue their summer literacy gains as they head back to the classroom. Our team recently hosted a book giveaway with our partners at Society of St. Vincent de Paul and gifted over 1,500 books to students! We are incredibly grateful to Reading is Fundamental and Pitney Bowes for helping make this opportunity possible!
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
Join us on Saturday, October 22nd for our 2nd Annual FIELD DAY! Our adventurous Amazing Race-style event allows teams of two or four to compete in a city-wide scavenger hunt for prizes and bragging rights. So mark your calendar and join Chair Dr. Trillion Small and Honorary Chair Michael Gagné for a little friendly competition and A LOT of fun! Registration opens on September 1st!
BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES ARE STILL NEEDED!
Students and classrooms are still in need of supplies! Please, give a gift today or donate monthly to help ensure all students have the resources they need to succeed!
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
Marjorie Murat
As students head back to the classroom this month, Dallas Afterschool is equipping their Out-of-School Time programs with the tools and support needed to help them thrive. We are excited to continue providing resources and supports that address the ever-changing needs of students and our partners.

Thank you for your support of Dallas Afterschool. We couldn't do this important work without you!

Sincerely,
YOUR VOICE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
As City of Dallas Leadership prepares for next year’s budget, we invite YOU to fill out this form to ask that they continue to fund Park and Recreation afterschool programs. Use question numbers 1 and 2 to tell City Council that afterschool programs matter not just to children, but their families and our communities. 
WELCOME BACK TO DALLAS, DR. ELIZALDE!
Oh what a night! Dallas Afterschool had the pleasure of hosting an exclusive welcome event for new DISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde last month thanks to the generosity of The Addy Foundation. Dallas Afterschool friends and partners got to hear all about the power of In-School and Out-of-School Time, and the role each of us plays in the success of Dallas students.

And, in case you missed it, the event was covered by My Sweet Charity. Check out the story here!
Pictured above from left: Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde, Dallas Afterschool CEO Marjorie Murat, and The Addy Foundation President Ben Leal.
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