We hope you are staying well and healthy during this challenging time. We wanted to take a moment to provide you with updates on AYS' (At Your School) response to the COVID-19 Health Crisis and check in on your own well-being amidst this pandemic. Like so many other organizations, businesses, and establishments right now, AYS is facing an unprecedented set of circumstances. With the mass school … [Read more...] about AYS Responds to COVID-19
AYS Receives $7.5 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment
Funding will benefit nonprofit’s financial future, help Central Indiana kids ‘go further in school and life’ January 9, 2019 AYS, Inc. has received a grant of $7.5 million under Lilly Endowment Inc.’s latest round of financial sustainability grants to central Indiana human services agencies. More than $6.7 million from this award will be placed in an endowment fund to provide AYS with … [Read more...] about AYS Receives $7.5 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment
#LightsOnAfterschool in Indy
The biggest day of the year for afterschool programs across the country is fast-approaching! Created in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event that celebrates afterschool programs and the role they play in the lives of children, families, and communities. This afterschool movement has become a hallmark, and it generates great media coverage and awareness each year. Each … [Read more...] about #LightsOnAfterschool in Indy
3rd Annual Lights On Luncheon
3rd Annual Lights On Luncheon raises $28,000 so more families can afford AYS programs Robbin, the AYS parent featured in the video above, shared her personal story during our 3rd Annual Lights On Luncheon fundraiser earlier this month. She summed up her gratitude for her AYS experience this way: “I just want to send out a big thank you to the AYS support staff and the donors for making this … [Read more...] about 3rd Annual Lights On Luncheon
Blast Off Week 2018
As the summer comes to a close, all AYS employees have gathered together to prepare for the upcoming school year. At the annual Blast Off conference, AYS employees prepped for the school year through meetings and breakout sessions regarding topics in child development, safety, and leadership. The first day kicked off with a speech from President/CEO Chrystal Struben. She spoke about the … [Read more...] about Blast Off Week 2018
