Jalen K. Virginia

Advocating For After School

After School Makes a Difference!

To The Next President,

My name is Jalen, and I have been attending Inspiring Minds Youth Development Center (IYM) in Hampton, VA since I was 4 years old. I am now 12-yrs old and I am a leader at IYM and I help the Owner/Founder,Michelle Simpson,to make her job easier. I have noticed that some kids cannot attend some after school programs because of the expense- their parents cannot afford the cost so a lot of kids are left out and have to go home to an empty house. Some kid's parents have to go to work struggling and stressed out because they cant help their child with his/her homework because their personal life has issues. So this is what i'm advocating for. PLEASE HELP STRUGGLING PARENTS BY PROVIDING MONEY FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS TO STAY OPEN. These programs help kids and help parents feel relief knowing their kids are safe and having a good experience.

Alternatives, Inc

Virginia Partnership on Out of School Time Youth Afterschool Ambassadors

This group is made up of middle and high school youth who have been actively involved in positive, after school programming since they were young. Because of the positive impact after school programs have had on them, they are advocating for quality after school for all youth, locally, in Virginia, and Nationally.

Marshall W. Virginia

After school Importance

After school is much more than playing games and talking with friends. It keeps kids out of trouble and so much more.

Anniyha B. Virginia

Why should we keep After School Programs?

After school programs help lots of girls and boys stay out of trouble and help kids with homework and tutoring. After school programs also might he...