Public School 137 Parent Teacher Association

80% of the students in New York who could benefit from an afterschool program are unable to participate due to availability and/or cost. This problem is especially acute in the New York City area. The PTA at the Rachel Jean Mitchell School (P.S. 137) in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn is teaming up with The Aster Initiative to bring quality after-school care to our students and families starting this Fall.

However, we need your help to make this life-changing program accessible to those in our community who need it most but cannot afford it. During the 2023/24 academic year, the Aster Initiative will provide after-school care (from 2:30 pm-6:30 pm) five days a week. Our goal is to raise $100,000 to give very deserving, but low-income students, access to the program.

Your donation will provide:

-Safe/Reliable Aftercare: Everyone deserves peace of mind when they are trying to work and raise a family.

-Improved Academic Performance/Class Participation: Studies show that attending after-school programs can improve students’ academic performance, increase class participation, and overall reduce school dropout rates.

-Leveling the playing field: By exposing ALL kids in our community to a variety of activities, like physical education and STEM, everyone will access the same opportunities to grow and learn- regardless of income.

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