Greater Rochester Afterschool & Summer Alliance (GRASA)

Don't forget about your FAFSA! As GRASA continues to partner with the National Summer Learning Association, we encourage your families to explore the new FAFSA form. This is a simpler way for students to determine their eligibility for Federal grants, scholarships and more. We invite you to share this timeline and checklist with your students and families as a helpful resource for this process: https://buff.ly/4dovBF0.

GRASA had the wonderful opportunity to sponsor, attend, and table at the Playful Learning Summit, hosted by Healthi Kids. We got to chat with different community members about resource sharing and play, fun, and learning, listened to youth speak on a panel, participated in workshops, and more! Thank you for having us Healthi Kids! What a wonderful day! #GRASA #PlayFunAndLearning #PlayfulLearningSummit2024 #HealthiKids #OST #RochesterNY

Please share this with the youth and families in your programs! GRASA is excited to partner with the National Summer Learning Association to tell you about the new FAFSA form. The new FAFSA form makes it simpler and more convenient for students to determine if they are eligible for Federal grants, scholarships and more! It's never too early to start filling out the FAFSA. This timeline and checklist helps you make sure you're completing all the steps: https://buff.ly/4dovBF0. #GRASA #Scholarships #Checklist #FAFSA

On Sunday, our community was faced with a terrible tragedy. What was supposed to be a space that brought Rochester residents together was instead a moment of terror, fear, and destruction. Our hearts go out to those who witnessed the Maplewood Park shooting, to the families of the victims, and to anyone else who is hurting. As we try and make sense of this senseless act, GRASA, in partnership with City and County resources, is here to support any OST programs or community member in need. This is a time to tap into self-awareness and give yourself what you need without hesitancy. Click here for resources: https://buff.ly/3YpDfKJ #OneCity #OneCommunity #RochesterWILLHEAL #SEL?? ?? ??

Take a look at these amazing photos from the Freedom Scholars Learning Center, Inc. Scholars Learning Center! The Freedom Scholars hosted a National Day of Social Action recently, where they campaigned against banning books in America. The event included a rally, shared stories, and a silent read-in where people could read a book that had been banned. To learn more about the Freedom Scholars and their Day of Social Action, check out this article: https://buff.ly/4bZqpGm. Thank you Freedom Scholars, for sharing your accomplishment with us! We're proud of the programs throughout Rochester who take a stand to protect our youth. #GRASA #RochesterNY #FreedomScholars #NoMoreBannedBooks #SocialAction #OST #OutOfSchoolTime

We wanted to alert you to this announcement from Governor Hochul! Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul, alongside U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, visited the Club Fed Child Care Center in Albany to launch a digital portal to help make free or low-cost child care more accessible to eligible families statewide through New York State’s Child Care Assistance Program. The portal can be found at https://buff.ly/3xWaoTG. To learn more, see photos, or watch the event online, visit https://buff.ly/4dbloeJ. #GRASA #NewYorkState #NYS #NewYork #RochesterNY #ChildCare

Spread the news! Did you know there are locations all over the city where you can get FREE breakfast, lunch, and snacks, AND have fun all summer long? Dial 2-1-1 or check out https://buff.ly/3y2kxhA to learn more! #GRASA #RochesterNY #Families #SummerMeals #ShareTheWord

At #GRASA, we promote incorporating play, fun, and learning into the OST programming throughout our community in Monroe County. Sometimes, you have to let yourself be a kid again! We invite the providers throughout our region to explore the world with an open mind, be curious, and have FUN. #BeAKidAgain #RochesterNY #Play #Fun #Learning #OST #OutOfSchoolTime

GRASA is honored to announce that Amazon has made a $250,000 contribution to our organization. This is an investment in our out-of-school time system, and showcases our shared dedication to the leaders of tomorrow. Thank you Amazon, for your support of our program providers, parents, and kids! #GRASA #STEAM #OST #OSTPrograms #OutOfSchoolTime #RochesterNY #Rochester #RochetserAreaCommunityFoundation #Appreciation

Did you know about the OST Funders Group? GRASA facilitates the convening of a community-wide OST Funders Group to create a a Summer Common Application for providers in our region. The Summer Common Application allows local OST providers to apply for summer grant funding from multiple organizations with one application. Visit our site today to learn about the amazing organizations our community was able to fund this summer! We invite you to explore our summer catalog and share with your parents and throughout the community. You can find the catalog here: https://buff.ly/3Lgaw3f. #GRASA #OST #OutOfSchoolTime #Summer #SummerPrograms #SummerCamp #OSTFunders #ProgramCatalog