California Afterschool & Summer Challenge 2025 has raised $66,517 out of their goal of $101,000
About the CA Afterschool & Summer Challenge: The annual statewide California Afterschool & Summer Challenge educates and empowers professionals, youth, and families to engage in grassroots advocacy. In addition to helping advance the out-of-school time (OST) field (like before school, afterschool, and summer learning), this advocacy experience helps show young people and emerging leaders how to speak out and use their voices to create change. In collaboration with policy organizations across the state, CalSAC convenes a collective voice for OST programs to raise awareness about the impact these programs have on the success of children and youth in school, work, and life.
Call to Action: The California Afterschool & Summer Challenge is in danger of not continuing due to increased costs and growth-related challenges. Now more than ever, we need your financial support to keep this crucial event going. Historically, CalSAC has been the main funder of this event, with the addition of community sponsorships, but we now require significant investment from partners to help sustain the event and build on 20 years of impactful history. The cost of this event is $105,000.
Protecting the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program: Investment in the Challenge is especially critical in 2025 and 2026, as the field is focused on elevating the impact and success of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) and ensuring that this funding is protected for years to come. The Challenge is an essential component of the broader advocacy strategy of the field, as it helps to personalize OST through the first-hand stories told by young people, parents, and practitioners directly to their representatives. In addition, this experience activates participants and inspires them to continue advocacy work in their local communities, contributing to greater civic engagement across the state.
$1,000.00 was donated anonymously
YMCA of San Diego County After School Challenge
An anonymous donation was made
On behalf of After-School All-Stars, Los Angeles
Steve Fowler donated $225.00 and generously covered the transaction fee
Jacqueline Turner donated $1,500.00
This donation is on behalf of Heart of Los Angeles. Thank you for this amazing network and all that you all do!
Danny Salas donated $5,000.00
This sponsorship is on behalf of Woodcraft Rangers