In a country where many low-income families lack access to out-of-school learning experiences, we’re fortunate in Providence to work with a mayor, superintendent, police department, and community-based organizations who value equity for our young people. Thanks to our partnerships with Read More …
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PASA Celebrates AfterZone Summer STEM Camp
Final Celebrations for the AfterZone Summer STEM Camp Final celebrations for our full-day, four week summer STEM camp, partially funded by the Providence Public Schools, were held on Thursday, July 28th at Nathan Bishop Middle School, Juanita Sanchez Educational Complex, and Read More …
Fall 2016 Request for Proposals Are Open!
The Providence After School Alliance (PASA) is excited to announce the opening of the Fall 2016 Request for Proposals for the AfterZone and Hub. The deadline for the AfterZone RFP is August 5th. The deadline for the Hub RFP is September Read More …
The Value of a Mentor
By Emily Busam, Communications and Development Associate A few weeks ago, AfterZone and Hub alumnus Raymond Fernandez made a surprise visit to the PASA office. Slung over his back was his acoustic guitar, something he carries with him regularly, a Read More …
When PASA’s Mission Impacts Higher Education
By Brian Folan, Esek Hopkins Site Coordinator When PASA partners with institutions of higher education, the impact of its mission extends beyond the young people of the AfterZone and Hub and onto the lives of college students. The college students’ Read More …
Speed Stacking: It IS a Sport!
By Brandon Soum, Gilbert Stuart Site Coordinator Linda Grossi, health and physical education teacher at Gilbert Stuart Middle School, is one of two Rhode Island speed stacking ambassadors and the instructor of PASA’s AfterZone Speed Stacking program. Grossi discovered Read More …
Unlocking Youth Potential
By: Graham Maione, Hub Coordinator for Juanita Sanchez Educational Complex Justin Cordero didn’t expect to get first place in the Statewide Improv Competition this past March. He showed up to the competition as the sole representative of the Hub Improv Read More …
PASA is hiring a new Hub Coordinator
PASA is seeking a full-time Hub Coordinator to help implement PASA’s high school programs. The Hub Coordinator will play an integral role in developing, managing, and ensuring the expansion of PASA’s High School system building work. PASA will begin reviewing Read More …
Providence to Offer Another Summer STEM Experience for Middle School Youth!
By Sarah Summers, AfterZone Scholars Coordinator Recruitment for PASA and Providence’s joint summer STEM program is underway! Enrollment brochures will be hitting the schools in March so families have time to plan for a month-long, hands-on learning experience that also Read More …
Free Southwest Airlines Tickets to be Raffled for Community Partners!
On behalf of our official airline partner, Southwest, we are pleased to announce a donation of two roundtrip airline tickets to AfterZone or Hub partners interested in sending a staff member to a professional development opportunity out of town. PASA will be hosting a Southwest Airlines ticket raffle for after-school instructors Read More …