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Follow on Google News | Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center to host ‘Lights On Afterschool’ CelebrationNationally recognized afterschool program celebrates recognition as finalist for the MetLife Foundation Afterschool Innovator Award
By: Aspiranet SNBC is a program of Aspiranet, which offers a statewide network of services through a variety of creative community partnerships. SNBC, one of just a few MetLife Foundation Afterschool Innovator Award finalists from across the country, provides daily afterschool programming at five middle and elementary schools and a recreation clubhouse in the Sunset District of San Francisco. The MetLife Foundation Afterschool Innovator Award recognizes afterschool programs that provide students with multiple benefits, promote health and wellness, and prepare students for college and careers. SNBC offers children and teens a variety of educational and enrichment-based afterschool programming that includes the MOUSE Squad, a program providing youth access to technology education, Urban Dance, Cartoon and Anime Art, Peer Resources, Movie Making, and much more. SNBC will celebrate their recognition on October 21 by hosting a Lights On Afterschool event. Launched in October 2000 by the Afterschool Alliance, Lights On Afterschool is celebrated nationwide to call attention to the importance of afterschool programs for America’s children, families, and communities. In addition to the finalist award presentation by the MetLife Foundation, SNBC’s Lights On Afterschool celebration will include demonstrations and highlights of SNBC afterschool clubs and programs as well as live music provided by the SNBC Urban Music Program, youth performances, raffle prizes, and refreshments. The Lights On Afterschool event will take place from 6:30 - 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 21, at A.P. Giannini Middle School, 3151 Ortega Street at 38th Avenue, San Francisco, California. For more information about SNBC and the Light On Afterschool Celebration, visit www.snbc.org. About Aspiranet Aspiranet, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity, supports foster children, siblings, families, and the community with 35 core programs offering specialized services through 44 satellite centers within California. Founded more than 30 years ago as a six-bed group home for young boys in Moss Beach, California, Aspiranet is one of the most diverse nonprofit social service agencies in the state. With a statewide network of innovative services, Aspiranet has touched the lives of over 10,000 families and children since its founding. Aspiranet’s vision of bringing families together and helping foster children, siblings, and parents thrive is realized through six areas of expertise – Family Services, Foster Care, Adoption, Education, Afterschool Programs, and Community Partnerships. For more information, please visit www.aspiranet.org. About Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center SNBC was established in 1996 in an effort to provide community-based services for youth and families in the Sunset District of San Francisco. SNBC is committed to providing supports and opportunities to ensure the healthy development of children, youth, and adults in the Sunset community. SNBC’s purpose is to connect people to their passion, potential, and community. # # # A leader in 5 Pillars of Marketing Success: Advertising, Promotions, Public Relations, Web & Social Media and Creative End
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