The Zone Afterschool Program

05/27/2026

Empty plates and full hearts 🍕

A heartfelt thank you to NoFo Pizza & Café for feeding our teens on the first day of summer programming! After a day in the sun and bowling, the pizza hit the spot and was absolutely delicious!

We’re so grateful for community partners like NoFo Pizza & Café who help make these moments special for our youth 💜

05/27/2026

Good evening, Zone families!

We are so excited for tomorrow—our first day of summer programming—and can’t wait to see everyone!

I am currently finalizing pick-up and drop-off routes. If you have not completed your annual registration or I do not have your home address on file, please send me a private message with your address so we can include you in the transportation schedule.

There will also be group pick-up locations available for those needing rides. I am finalizing those now and will send out the locations later this evening.

For those who will be walking or getting a ride from a parent/guardian, we will meet at the Y at 10:00 AM just inside the lobby. This will also serve as our daily pick-up and drop-off location for students not receiving transportation.

If you need to reach us, please call or text 402-402-8856. Texting is the quickest way to get a response.

Looking forward to an amazing summer together!

05/26/2026

🌞 Summer pantry: stocked and ready 🥨🍪🧃

A big thank you to Premier Community Outreach for their generous $500 donation to The Zone’s Food Program! Their support helped us stock our pantry and prepare to keep serving snacks and daily meals throughout summer programming.

We’re so grateful to have community partners like Premier Community Outreach who continue to show up for local youth and help make The Zone feel like home for so many teens each day 💙

05/19/2026

https://www.thezoneafterschool.com/
There is a lot happening at The Zone during our SUMMER PROGRAM — and now there is an easier way to learn about it.

Our website shares more about the programs, activities, meals, service projects, career opportunities, and community experiences that help our students grow.

Whether you are a parent, student, donor, volunteer, or community partner, we would love for you to check it out and see what The Zone is all about.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support the students we serve.

05/16/2026

Don’t miss out on the fun!

05/16/2026

05/14/2026

Bring yourselves down to Midtown Event center and help support The Zone Afterschool Program live music treats come support your community and our youth

05/14/2026

🎉 Today is the KICKOFF of Norfolk Area Big Give Week! 🎉

We’re proud to be part of this incredible week of giving that brings our community together to make a difference. 💙

At The Zone, we serve youth who just need a safe place to belong, grow, and be supported. Your donation helps us continue showing up for them every single day.

✨ Every gift matters. Every donor makes an impact. ✨

👉 Please visit our website to learn more and make your gift today! https://www.thezoneafterschool.com/donate/