AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES PARTNERSHIP (ASAP)
For nearly two decades, ASAP has championed the vital role out-of-school time programs play in supporting the well-being of children, families, and their communities. ASAP has emerged as a leader and trusted collaborator in Philadelphia’s out-of-school time sector. Supported by strategic partnerships with city agencies, community organizations and a broad network of stakeholders, ASAP has served more than 85,000 school-aged youth since its inception. Focusing on Drama, Chess, Debate, and Scrabble, ASAP partners with more than 200 schools, libraries, and recreation centers to support these activities, and organizes dozens of citywide events to build community and challenge the youngsters. To ensure that programming is engaging students with the greatest need, ASAP focuses its effort on areas within the city with the highest rate of gun violence. Founded by Marciene Mattleman, a citywide recognized leader in literacy, ASAP carries on her legacy, with an executive director who she named 13 years ago. The program continues to grow and thrive providing a model for after school programs across the county.