Dallas Afterschool

10/01/2026

Due to the severe weather, the Meet the CEO Happy Hour (10/1) is being postponed. We are currently working on a rescheduled date and will update everyone as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe!

09/11/2026

Did you know? According to the Afterschool Alliance, 4 in 5 parents say afterschool programs help them keep their jobs, boost productivity, and reduce stress.

Afterschool isn't just good for kids, it supports working families across Dallas. And right now, a generous Dallas family is tripling every dollar given to Dallas Afterschool, up to $25,000.

$25 becomes $75.
$100 becomes $300.

Give today and help us keep sustaining high-quality afterschool programming
https://dallasafterschool.org/donate-now/

09/02/2026

It's back to afterschool, and right now your gift goes three times as far to train and support the educators shaping Dallas kids every day.

A generous Dallas family is tripling every dollar given to Dallas Afterschool, up to $25,000.

$25 becomes $75.
$100 becomes $300.

✏️ Give today: https://dallasafterschool.org/donate-now/

09/01/2026

Safe, supportive environments are the foundation of student success.

In a new op-ed, our DAS CEO, Kevin Malonson, and DISD Trustee, Sarah Weinberg, make the case that school safety and academic progress go hand in hand. When kids feel secure at school, they can engage and learn. DISD's recent gains show what's possible when campuses invest in that security, from trained staff to mental health supports to strong relationships between students and the adults around them.

At Dallas Afterschool, we see this same principle play out in out-of-school time: young people thrive when the spaces they're in, whether during the school day or after it, are safe, consistent, and built around their wellbeing.

Read the full article here:

Academic progress and campus safety go hand in hand.

08/26/2026

Did you know? A generous Dallas family is tripling every dollar given to Dallas Afterschool, up to $25,000.

That means:
$25 becomes $75.
$100 becomes $300.

It's back to afterschool, and right now your gift goes three times as far for Dallas kids. Give today and help us keep programs like this one going strong.

🚀 Donate at https://dallasafterschool.org/donate-now/

08/19/2026

Now that kids across the city are back in the classroom, it's time to make sure they have a safe and enriching place to go once the school bell rings at 3pm.

Our Back to Afterschool campaign starts today, and your gift goes further than ever. A generous Dallas family is tripling every dollar given, so a $25 gift becomes $75 for a child to attend a safe, high-quality afterschool program.

Triple your gift today: https://dallasafterschool.org/donate-now/

07/17/2026

Our CEO, Kevin Malonson, is in D Magazine this week making the case for investing in Dallas afterschool and summer programs!

The numbers are stark: of the roughly 380,000 school-age kids in Dallas County, only about 84,000 have access to an afterschool program. That means over 100,000 children have no adult supervision between 3 and 6pm on school days, and free or low-cost options meet just 17% of the need.

Kevin writes about what that gap means for families, especially in summer, when working parents have even more hours to cover with even fewer options.

Read the full piece:

Summer exposes a year-round childcare gap in Dallas County. Expanding access to affordable afterschool and out-of-school-time programs would help children succeed while giving working parents the support they need.

05/26/2026

☀️ Make The Most of Your Summer!!

Dallas Afterschool is now accepting applications for our Summer 2026 Tutor Certification Cohort!

This spring, we successfully trained six emerging tutors and youth professionals, and we’re excited to continue growing the OST workforce through our summer cohort.

Whether you’re:
- Working in an afterschool or summer program
- Exploring a career in education or youth development
- Looking to strengthen your tutoring skills
- Interested in starting your own tutoring practice

This training is designed to help you grow skills you can immediately use with students.

Participants will gain:
- National Tutoring Association certification
- Research-backed tutoring strategies
- Hands-on learning and practical tools
- Professional skills that support career growth in education and youth development

Summer is the perfect time to invest in yourself while building stronger support systems for students.

Applications close: June 30, 2026
Acceptance notifications: July 8, 2026

Apply here:
https://lnkd.in/grFizuaj

05/22/2026

Your advocacy is needed! On May 27th, Dallas Afterschool will speak before the Dallas City Council, and we want to walk in with 100 signatures behind us.

Sign our letter to Council to protect funding for afterschool and summer programs in the FY26-27 Budget. Community members, organizations, and leaders, add your name and be a voice for Dallas families. Take Action Now forms.gle/FSzXBBGAA2gpzzZp9

05/20/2026

We are building a coalition and we need your help! Dallas Afterschool is organizing a sign-on letter to Dallas City Council to protect funding for afterschool and summer programs in the FY26-27 Budget. Community leaders, organizations, and advocates, add your name and be a voice for Dallas families. Take Action Now forms.gle/FSzXBBGAA2gpzzZp9