December 2021
DALLAS AFTERSCHOOL NEWS
HOW DID WE DO?
After an entire year of operating during a pandemic, many of you are probably wondering how our work changed and how we were able to move the needle for students. Well, wonder no more! Read more about the impact of our work this past year - and the generous donors that made it possible.
THANK YOU, BAPS CHARITIES!
Volunteers from BAPS Charities recently visited our office. The group toured our space, learned more about Dallas Afterschool's impact, and presented us with a check for $2,500. We are grateful for their generosity and recognition of our work!

Special thanks to our friend, Chris Arnold, Talk Show Host of 105.3 The Fan, connecting us!
WE'RE RETURNING TO THE PLAYGROUND IN 2022
Save the date and join the fun:

Friday, March 25th, 2022
The Empire Room

Chairs, Ellen & Steve Miller
Honorary Chair, Ben Leal

Live Music by Manhattan

Watch your inbox for details soon!
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
Christina K. Hanger
Looking back on 2021, I am extremely proud of what we were able to accomplish on behalf of our partners, students and their families, and the Out-of-School Time system. Our talented team at Dallas Afterschool worked hard to generate solutions to a myriad of issues, while our funders made these solutions a reality.

We are incredibly grateful for all the support this past year. However, there is still much work to be done! In order to make progress on our new strategic goals, we need your help! This holiday season, please consider a gift to Dallas Afterschool. A donation of any size will go a long way in transforming the lives of students in Dallas.

Thank you for your continued support as we work to create a new future for Out-of-School Time.

Happy Holidays!
WE HAVE TWO NEW TEAM MEMBERS!
Please help us welcome two amazing new team members -Suzy Filardo, Partnership Coach, and Yanela Montoya, Director of Advocacy.

We are proud to have both of these accomplished professionals join Dallas Afterschool as we work to make an even bigger difference for students in Dallas!
NEW TRAINING COURSES
Each month our team trains educators and staff on a variety of topics to promote safe, high-quality programming for students. Sessions range from Safety and Program Evaluation to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Activities, and many, many more.

This past month, we presented a new series on Culturally Responsive Teaching. Training participants were able to learn about the basics of this teaching method, how culture guides how we process information, and how educators can incorporate tools into programming to ensure they are engaging students from all backgrounds.

Stay tuned for even more great offerings in 2022!
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