2023
Oct 26, 2023: Today, the Lights Are On for Afterschool Programs Across The Country 24th Annual Rally for Afterschool Shines a Light On the Important Role Programs Play for Students, Families, Communities
Oct 26, 2023: 'Energy Superheroes' Join Afterschool Students For Lights On Afterschool Today Book-Signings, Robot Building, Exercises with Solar Bugs Planned at Afterschool Programs in Charleston, Denver, Houston, and Mons, Belgium
Oct 24, 2023: Rallies for Afterschool Will Be Held in All 50 States Thursday Rallies for Afterschool Will Be Held in All 50 States Thursday 24th Annual Lights On Afterschool Will Include Diverse Events With Students, Parents, Educators, Public Officials, Community Leaders, Others
Oct 20, 2023: ‘Energy Superheroes’ to Join Lights On Afterschool Events in Charlottesville, Denver, Houston – and Mons, Belgium Next Thursday Book Signings, Solar Bug Exercises Set With Afterschool Students
Oct 19, 2023: From Washington, DC to Washington State, America’s Landmarks Will Be Lit Up for Lights On Afterschool Next Week Empire State Building to Be Bathed in Yellow and Blue for Afterschool Next Thursday
Oct 12, 2023: Student Art, Music, and Dance Will Be Showcased at Lights On Afterschool Events Across Nation This Month
Oct 4, 2023: Digital Billboards Across Nation Will Shine a Light on the Many Ways Afterschool Programs Support Students, Families, Schools, and Communities Clear Channel Outdoor Will Support the 24th Annual Lights On Afterschool With Coast-to-Coast Digital Billboard Campaign on October 26th
Sept 20, 2023: San Antonio Seventh Grader Wins National Art Contest Folks Middle School's Lydia Ireland Designed This Year's Lights On Afterschool Poster
Sept 6, 2023: 24th Annual Lights On Afterschool Set for Thursday, October 26 A Million People Expected to Join National Rally for Afterschool This Year
2022
Oct 20, 2022: The Lights Are On for Afterschool Programs Across America Today 23rd Annual Rally for Afterschool Spotlights the Programs that Support Students & Families
Oct 20, 2022: Houston 'Energy Superhero' Joins Afterschool Students to Mark Lights on Afterschool Book-Signing, Mini-Turbine-Building Exercise Greets Students at YMCA of Greater Houston’s Ridgemont Elementary School Program
Oct 20, 2022: Boston 'Energy Superheroes' Join Afterschool Students to Mark Lights on Afterschool Book-Signing, Mini-Turbine-Building Exercise Greets Students at YMCA of Greater Boston’s Wang YMCA of Chinatown
Oct 20, 2022: 'Energy Superheroes' Join Afterschool Students to Mark Lights On Afterschool Today Book-Signings, Mini-Turbine-Building Exercise Greets Students at Afterschool Programs in Boston, Chattanooga, Houston, Oklahoma City
Oct 19, 2022: America Will Rally for Afterschool Programs Tomorrow, Thursday 23rd Annual Lights On Afterschool Will Feature Events In Every Corner of the Nation
Oct 19, 2022: Thursday: Health, Wellness, Fitness and Violence Prevention to be Focus of Lights on Afterschool Celebration at BPS 6 3 PM Event Will Bring Together Students, Educators and Families to Rally for Afterschool
Oct 18, 2022: October 20: Afterschool Students to Visit NASA D.C. Headquarters, Meet Virtually with Astronaut Jessica Watkins, Actress Keke Palmer Watch Parties Across Country Will Feature NASA Female Role Models
Oct 18, 2022: October 20: Houston 'Energy Superheroes' to Join in Lights On Afterschool Celebration at Ridgemont Elementary Women Highlighted in New Book to Lead Students in Building Wind Turbines
Oct 18, 2022: Results from Statewide Teen Survey to be Released at Lights On Afterschool Event in Atlanta Thursday Interactive Event at VOX ATL Will Showcase Youth Leadership and Views on 2022 Election, Mental Health, Out-of-School-Time Activities
Oct 13, 2022: October 20: Boston 'Energy Superheroes' to Join in Lights On Afterschool Celebration at Wang YMCA of Chinatown Women Highlighted in New Book to Lead Students in Wind Turbine Activity
Oct 13, 2022: From Alabama to Alaska, Landmarks Are Being Lit for Lights On Afterschool This Month Empire State Building to Be Bathed in Yellow and Blue for Afterschool Next Thursday
Oct 12, 2022: Lights On Afterschool to Kick Off in Oakland Tomorrow 4 pm Event at MLK Jr. Elementary School Will Kick Off National Rally for Afterschool Come Out and Play the Afterschool Program Way!
Sept 29, 2022: Digital Billboards Across Country Will Share the Tremendous Work Afterschool Programs are Doing to Boost Students, Families, and Communities National Billboard Campaign from Clear Channel Outdoor Will Support the 23rd Annual Lights On Afterschool
Sept 15, 2022: New York City’s Empire State Building Will Join the Lights On Afterschool National Rally on Thursday, October 20
Sept 8, 2022: Mural By Bronx Students Wins National Art Contest LEAP Afterschool Program Students Designed This Year's Lights On Afterschool Poster
Aug 31, 2022: Lights On Afterschool Set for Thursday, October 20 A Million People Expected Join 23rd Annual Rally for Afterschool
2021
Oct 27, 2021: Rallies for Afterschool to Be Held Across the Country Tomorrow for 22nd Annual Lights On Afterschool
Oct 26, 2021: Billboards Around the Nation Will Illuminate the Vast Contributions Afterschool Programs are Making to Students and Families in the Pandemic Clear Channel Outdoor Supports the 22nd Annual Lights On Afterschool with National Billboard Campaign
Oct 25, 2021: National Lights On Afterschool Virtual Events Begin This Week, as Thousands of Programs Across U.S. Rally for Afterschool Virtual Events Include Special Viewing of River City Drumbeat Film Tonight; National Youth Town Hall with Greeting from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Thursday
Oct 25, 2021: Empire State Building To Be Bathed in Yellow and Blue Thursday to Mark Lights On Afterschool Landmarks Around the Country Lit This Week to Honor Afterschool Programs
Oct 22, 2021: Lights On Afterschool Events Around Nation Showcase Students' Music, Dance, and Art
Sept 29, 2021: Lights On Afterschool Events Across the Country to Showcase Afterschool’s Key Role in STEM Education
Sept 2, 2021: Students, Educators, Community Leaders Across U.S. to Rally on Thursday, October 28 for 22nd Annual Lights On Afterschool
2020
Oct 22, 2020: America is Turning the Lights On for Afterschool Today!
Oct 21, 2020: America Will Rally for Afterschool Tomorrow as 21st Annual Lights On Afterschool Events Are Held Across the Country
Oct 21, 2020: Lights On Afterschool Events Across the Nation Are Showcasing the Engaging, Fun STEM Education Afterschool Programs Provide
Oct 16, 2020: 21st Annual Lights On Afterschool: Student Conversation with an Astronaut Will Be Among Virtual Events Celebrating Afterschool Next Week, as Thousands of Programs Host Local Events National Events Amplify Youth Voices, Focus on STEM, Wellness, More
Oct 15, 2020: Lights On Afterschool Events Across Country Set for Next Week
Oct 14, 2020: City Leaders, Afterschool Supporters Light Up Billboards Around the Country to Illuminate the Work of Afterschool Programs During the Pandemic Clear Channel Outdoor Supports Lights On Afterschool 2020 with National Billboard Campaign
2019
October 24, 2019: Today Is the 20th Anniversary of Lights On Afterschool. Across U.S., Landmarks Are Being Lit Up, Events Held for Afterschool.
October 23, 2019: At 8,000+ Sites, America Will Hold the 20th Annual Lights On Afterschool Rally Tomorrow
October 16, 2019: Nation's Law Enforcement Leaders Highlight Need for Afterschool Activities to Reduce Crime
October 11, 2019: City Leaders, Education Advocates Light Up Billboards Nationwide to Illuminate the Need for Critical Afterschool Learning Opportunities Groups Team with Clear Channel Outdoor in National Billboard Campaign Marking the 20th Anniversary of Lights On Afterschool
October 8, 2019: 20 Years of Fun and Learning After the School Day Ends: SpongeBob SquarePants and Lights On Afterschool Celebrate Two Decades Helping Kids
October 3, 2019: KIND Celebrates Lights On Afterschool – The Only National Rally for Afterschool Programs, To Be Held for the 20th Consecutive Year This Month
September 26, 2019: 20th Annual Lights On Afterschool Set for Thursday, October 24; More Than a Million People Expected to Rally for Afterschool That Day
2018
October 25, 2018: Largest Lights On Afterschool Rally Ever Held Is Today
October 24, 2018: At 8,000+ Sites, America Will Rally for Afterschool Tomorrow
October 23, 2018: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Activities to be Focus of Lights On Afterschool Events Across Country This Week
October 22, 2018: By Large Majorities and Across Demographic Lines, Americans Support Afterschool Programs New Poll Released As National Rally for Afterschool Approaches
October 19, 2018: U.S. Military Bases to Host Lights On Afterschool Events Next Week 19th Annual Rally for Afterschool to Include Events at Military Bases from Virginia to Hawaii
October 16, 2018: Across America, Libraries Will Help Turn the Lights On for Afterschool Next Thursday, October 25th
October 12, 2018: Hundreds of Lights On Afterschool Events Across the Country This Month Will Promote Healthy Eating and Lifestyles New Report from the Food Research & Action Center Finds Gains in Afterschool Supper Participation and Identifies Strategies to Reach Even More Children
October 4, 2018: Organizations Focused on the Sciences, Sports, Law Enforcement and Youth Development, Businesses, Faith-Based Groups and Others Will Celebrate Lights On Afterschool This Month KIND Provides Healthy Snacks for Lights On Afterschool Events
September 24, 2018: National Rally for Afterschool Programs Set for Thursday, October 25th
2017
October 26, 2017: The Lights Will Be On for Afterschool Programs Today In Every Corner of the Country
October 24, 2017: America Will Rally for Afterschool This Week
October 23, 2017: Hundreds of Lights On Afterschool Events This Week Will Promote Healthy Behaviors
October 19, 2017: Fun, Educational STEM Activities to be Featured at Lights On Afterschool Events Across Country Next Week
October 12, 2017: Photography, Music, Dance, Visual Arts Will Be Featured at Lights On Afterschool Events Across Nation this Month
October 5, 2017: Libraries Across the Country Will Help Turn the Lights On for Afterschool on October 26th
September 26, 2017: Los Angeles Teen Wins National Art Contest Miramar High School's Angela Mamun Designed This Year's Lights On Afterschool Poster
September 19, 2017: The Lights Will Be On for Afterschool All Across the Country on October 26th
2016
October 20, 2016: A Million People Rally to Keep the Lights On After School
October 19, 2016: From Coast to Coast, the Spotlight Is On Afterschool This Week
October 17, 2016: Many Afterschool Events This Week Will Focus on Community Service Lights On Afterschool Is Thursday, October 20
October 13, 2016: Many of Next Week's Lights On Afterschool Events Will Highlight Healthy Behaviors
September 23, 2016: Three Alabama Teens Win National Art Contest Youth Designed This Year’s Lights On Afterschool Poster
September 15, 2016: For the 10th Consecutive Year, the New York City Skyline Will Shine for Afterschool
September 6, 2016: Across America, the Lights Will Be On for Afterschool on October 20th
2015
Oct 22, 2015 A Million People are Rallying to Keep the Lights On After School Across the United States Today
Oct 20, 2015 More Than One Million People Will Rally This Week for Lights On Afterschool
Oct 19, 2015 U.S. Military Bases to Celebrate Lights On Afterschool This Week 16th Annual Rally for Afterschool to Include Events at Military Bases from Maryland to Hawaii to Sasebo, Japan
Oct 16, 2015 National Rally to Focus Attention on the Many Ways Afterschool Programs Promote Physical Fitness
Oct 7, 2015 Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Will be Focus of Hundreds of Lights On Afterschool Events This Year Today is 4-H National Youth Science Day
Sept 24, 2015 Team of Students from Long Island Wins National Art Contest Hicksville Boys & Girls Club Youth Designed This Year’s Lights On Afterschool Poster
Sept 18, 2015 America Will Turn the Lights on for Afterschool on October 22nd Empire State Building to be Lit in Yellow for 16th Annual Rally for Afterschool
2014
Oct 23, 2014 A Million People Rally Today to Keep the Lights On After School 15th Annual Rally for Afterschool Programs Includes 8,000 Events Across the Nation
Oct 22, 2014 Communities in Every Corner of United States Will Rally for Afterschool Programs on Thursday as Part of the 15th Annual Lights On Afterschool New Data Shows Unmet Demand for Afterschool at Nearly 20 Million Children On
Oct 17, 2014 National Rally for Afterschool Programs to Shine Light on Physical Fitness Events Will Highlight the Unmet Demand for Afterschool Programs, Which Has Increased to Nearly 20 Million Children
Oct 9, 2014 Mozilla, Afterschool Alliance Team Up for Lights On Afterschool Webmaker Challenge
Oct 2, 2014 Nationwide Rally for Afterschool Shines a Light On Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Learning
Sept 17, 2014 New York City Skyline Will Shine for Afterschool Empire State Building to Be Lit in Yellow for National Lights On Afterschool Rally on October 23
Sept 10, 2014 San Juan County, New Mexico Student Wins National 'Lights On Afterschool' Poster Contest
Sept 4, 2014 America Will Turn the Lights On for Afterschool October 23rd 15th Annual Nationwide Rally for Afterschool Will Include Students, Educators, Parents, Community Leaders, Policy Makers and Others
2013
Nov 11, 2013 Help Your Local Afterschool Program Win a Prize! Bright House Networks Afterschool Facebook Photo Contest Open for Voting
Oct 29, 2013 Governor Schwarzenegger to Join 'Lights On Afterschool' in D.C. Tomorrow
Oct 18, 2013 One Million Parents, Students, and Community, State and National Leaders Rally Today to Keep the Lights on After School Fourteenth Annual Nationwide Rally for Afterschool Includes More than 8,000 Events
Oct 15, 2013 Millions to Rally for Afterschool Programs This Week During 14th Annual Lights On Afterschool
Oct 15, 2013 Lights On Afterschool 2013 Local Events A Representative Sample
Oct 3, 2013 Science Museums, Cable Networks, Dance Programs Among Diverse Organizations Supporting 14th Annual Nationwide Rally for Afterschool Lights On Afterschool Partners Reflect Diverse Afterschool Activities
Sept 27, 2013 Afterschool Is What You Make of It Student's Artwork is Displayed on Limited-Edition Beverage Label
Sept 26, 2013 The Warm Glow of Afterschool Empire State Building Will Be Lit in Yellow as Part of Nationwide Rally for Afterschool on October 17
Sept 19, 2013 Afterschool Programs Across Country to Celebrate 4-H National Youth Science Day as Part of Lights On Afterschool!
Sept 12, 2013 Brooklyn Middle School Student Wins National ‘Lights On Afterschool’ Poster Contest
Sept 5, 2013 October 17 Will Mark 14th Annual Lights On Afterschool! Nationwide Rally for Afterschool Will Bring Together Parents, Students, Educators, Policy Makers and Others
2012
Oct 18, 2012 Thirteen Years of Keeping the Lights On Afterschool One Million Parents, Educators, Students, Policy Makers and Others Call on Congress Not to Deny or Divert Afterschool Funds
Oct 17, 2012 A Million People Expected to Rally This Week to Keep the Lights On Afterschool 13th Annual Rally for Afterschool to Feature Screenings of Award-Winning Documentary on Brooklyn Afterschool Program, Much More
Oct 16, 2012 Award-Winning Chess Documentary Featured at Nationwide Rally for Afterschool Film about Afterschool Chess Team Is Being Screened at Select Lights On Afterschool Events
Oct 12, 2012 Lights On Facebook! Afterschool Alliance and Bright House Networks Announce Lights On Afterschool Photo Contest
Oct 10, 2012 Nationwide Rally for Afterschool Shines a Light on Importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Lights On Afterschool Events Showcase Ways Programs Teach Math and Sciences
Sept 27, 2012 Broad Spectrum of Groups Supporting 13th Annual Nationwide Rally for Afterschool Represent the Diversity of Program Offerings Science, Arts, Library, Physical Fitness, Education and Governors' Organizations Are Among Lights On Afterschool Partners
Sept 25, 2012 Pasadena, Texas Student is the Artist Behind the 2012 Lights On Afterschool Poster Fifteen-Year-Old Communities In Schools-ACE Student Created Winning Poster Being Used Nationwide
Sept 13, 2012 The Empire State Building: Five Years of Lighting Up for Afterschool New York City Landmark Will Be Lit in Yellow in Support of Afterschool Programs on October 18
Sept 6, 2012 As 13th Annual Lights On Afterschool! Approaches, Many Afterschool Programs Struggle to Survive Communities Nationwide Gear Up to Show Support for Afterschool Programs that Help Working Families, Keep Kids Safe and Inspire Students to Learn
2011
October 19, 2011 Lights On Afterschool 2011 Local Events A Representative Sample
October 18, 2011 From Coast to Coast and at U.S. Military Bases Worldwide, Parents, Students, Educators, Community Leaders and Lawmakers Will Rally to Keep the Lights On Afterschool This Week Many Events to Include Lighting of Local Landmarks
October 17, 2011 Local Landmarks across Country to Be Lit for 12th Annual Lights On Afterschool Events Next Week From Rice Lake, Wisconsin to Ramstein, Germany, Special Events Will Shine a Spotlight on the Need for More Afterschool Programs for America’s Kids
October 13, 2011 U.S. Military Bases Stateside and Overseas to Participate in Twelfth Annual Nationwide Rally for Afterschool
October 6, 2011 Year of Science in Afterschool Celebrated at Rallies Nationwide Lights On Afterschool Events Feature Robotics Competitions, Chemistry Experiments and Opening of a New Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Activities
September 30, 2011 Kids at 2011 Lights On Afterschool Events Will Demonstrate Math Skills, Science Smarts, Horse-Riding Abilities, Cultural Awareness, Musical Talent and More
September 23, 2011 Lights On Afterschool 2011 Partners are as Diverse As Afterschool Activities & Student Interests
September 15, 2011 Haltom City, Texas Fifth Grader Is Artist Behind the 2011 Lights On Afterschool Poster
September 12, 2011 Afterschool Alliance, jcpenney Encourage Cities and Towns to “Light Up a Landmark” as Part of Nationwide Rally for Afterschool
September 1, 2011 Twelve Years of Lights On Afterschool! Community Leaders, Educators to Join Parents, Kids and Others to Urge Congress Not to Divert or Deny Funds for Afterschool
2010
October 21, 2010 Keeping the Lights On for Afterschool Nationwide Rally for Afterschool Draws One Million Parents, Educators, Students, Policy Makers and Others Who Call on Congress to Save Afterschool Funds
October 19, 2010 In Every Corner of the Country, Parents, Students, Educators, Community Leaders and Lawmakers Will Rally This Week to Keep the Lights On Afterschool Many Events This Year Will Feature the 'Petition to Save Afterschool Funds'
October 18, 2010 Afterschool Alliance Launches Unprecedented Petition to Save Afterschool Funds Parents, Kids, Community Leaders, Educators Tell Congress: 'Don't Deny or Divert Afterschool Funds!'
October 7, 2010 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Are Highlights of 2010 Rally for Afterschool
October 7, 2010 What Are Kids Doing After School? Afterschool Alliance, JCPenney Afterschool to Release Findings from National Survey Comparing Afterschool Participation, Satisfaction and Demand in Rural, Urban and Suburban Communities
September 29, 2010 Cities and Towns Large and Small to Highlight, Celebrate Diverse Afterschool Activities for Lights On Afterschool
September 24, 2010 Philadelphia Seventh Grader Is Creator of 2010 Lights On Afterschool Poster Poster Is Being Used Across the Country to Urge Participation in Nationwide Rally for Afterschool Programs
September 22, 2010 Support for Nationwide Rally for Afterschool Comes from All Quarters
September 14, 2010 An Afterschool Rally of Historic Proportions Empire State Building, Mount Rushmore to be Lit Up For Eleventh Annual Lights On Afterschool!
September 8, 2010 Afterschool Programs Nationwide and Overseas Gear Up to Celebrate Eleventh Year of Lights On Afterschool! Parents, Kids and Others to Urge Congress Not to Divert or Deny Funds for Afterschool
2009
October 22, 2009 Turning the Lights On for Afterschool across the Globe Nationwide Rally for Afterschool Draws One Million Parents, Educators, Students, Policy Makers and Others Today
October 21, 2009 From Coast to Coast and Around the Globe, Parents, Students, Educators, Community Leaders and Policy Makers to Rally to Keep the Lights On Afterschool There's a Lights On Afterschool Event in Your Community!
October 20, 2009 The Lights are On for Afterschool At Military Bases Worldwide This Week
October 19, 2009 Innovative Afterschool Program Using Verizon Thinkfinity.org Resources Showcased At Kick-Off for Nationwide Rally for Afterschool in Washington, DC
October 9, 2009 Afterschool Means Art, Cooking, Science, Reading, Dodgeball and More – and So Does Lights On Afterschool Events to Celebrate Nationwide Rally for Afterschool Programs Highlight Range of Activities
October 5, 2009 Supporters of 10th Annual Nationwide Rally for Afterschool Reflect Diverse Activities Programs Offer
September 28, 2009 Historic Landmarks in New York City, Los Angeles Will Light Up for Afterschool on October 22nd Empire State Building, L.A. City Hall’s Lindbergh Beacon To Be Lit for 10th Annual Lights On Afterschool
September 22, 2009 New Poster Celebrates Ten Years of Lights On Afterschool Georgia Third, Fourth & Fifth Graders Designed Poster For Nationwide Rally for Afterschool Programs
September 17, 2009 Ten Years of Lights On Afterschool! Rallies All Across Nation to Focus on New State Data Exploring How America’s Children Spend their Afternoons, From Study Supported by JCPenney Afterschool Fund
2008
October 16, 2008 America Rallies for Afterschool Programs Lights On Afterschool Events Draw One Million Parents, Educators, Students, Policy Makers and Others Today
October 15, 2008 After the School Bell Rings... Are the Lights On Afterschool for Florida's kids? Cable to Air Show on National Lights On Afterschool Day! Thursday, October 16th at 8 AM on Suns Sports Network (Statewide in FL)
October 14, 2008 From Coast to Coast and Overseas, Parents, Students, Educators, Community Leaders and Policy Makers Rally to Keep the Lights On Afterschool There’s a Lights On Afterschool Event in Your Community
October 9, 2008 A Salute to Afterschool Programs Military Bases Join National Rally for Afterschool
October 3, 2008 National Rally for Afterschool to Highlight Ways Programs Teach Science & Math, Improve Childrens Health, Expose Youth to Arts, Help Them Become More Engaged Citizens
September 26, 2008 Seniors’ Groups, Physical Fitness Advocates, Fine Arts Institutions Join Nonprofits, Corporations and Policy Makers In Supporting National Rally for Afterschool
September 18, 2008 Up In the Sky: It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane! No. It’s the Lights On Afterschool Light Bulb! Giant Lights On Afterschool Light Bulb to Travel U.S. In October
September 8, 2008 Cities Coast to Coast to Celebrate Lights On Afterschool This October
August 27, 2008 Empire State Building Will Light Up for Lights On Afterschool Yellow Lights Will Shine on New York City Landmark October 16 in Support of Afterschool Programs
August 20, 2008 Lights On Afterschool Goes Green! A Million Americans Expected to Join Ninth Annual Rally for Afterschool on Thursday, October 16
2007
October 18, 2007 A Million Americans Join City, State & Federal Lawmakers, Business & Community Leaders Around Nation In Rallying for Afterschool Today Empire State Building to be Lit in Yellow for Lights On Afterschool Tonight
October 18, 2007 Seattle Turns the 'Lights On Afterschool' T-Mobile USA, School's Out Washington, Pacific Science Center Host Gala & Awards Ceremony in One of Thousands of Rallies for Afterschool Today
October 16, 2007 Americans Rally to Keep the Lights on Afterschool From Alabama to Alaska This Week There's a Lights On Afterschool Event in Your Community
October 16, 2007 Afterschool Advocates from All Quarters Speak Out for Afterschool, Join National Rally
October 15, 2007 Military Families Join National Lights On Afterschool Rally
October 12, 2007 Americans Want the Lights On After School for our Children & Youth Memo to Editorial Page Writers/Editors
October 9, 2007 For the First Time Ever, the Empire State Building Will Light Up for Lights On Afterschool Yellow Lights Will Shine on New York City Landmark October 18th in Support of Afterschool Programs
October 8, 2007 Health and Fitness Take Center Stage At Many Lights On Afterschool Events This Year
October 7, 2007 More than 5,000 Students Expected As Los Angeles Kicks Off Lights On Afterschool 2007
October 1, 2007 Turning the Lights On for Afterschool State-By-State Governors Across the Nation Issue Proclamations Supporting Afterschool Rally
September 24, 2007 Communities to Celebrate 8th Annual Lights On Afterschool with Ballet Folklorico, Poster Contests, Rallies, Recognition Ceremonies
September 17, 2007 Nonprofits, Corporations, Lawmakers Support National Rally for Afterschool
August 27, 2007 Coming to a Town Near You – Lights On Afterschool 2007 Annual Rally for Afterschool Will Launch Tenth Anniversary Celebration of Federal Afterschool Initiative
2006
Cheers' Rhea Perlman broadcasts Lights On Afterschool message. Click to listen.
October 12, 2006 A Million Americans Join State & Federal Lawmakers Across Country Today in Rallying for Afterschool
October 12, 2006 As a Million Americans Turn the Lights On for Afterschool Today, Survey Finds Afterschool Funding Lagging; Programs Forced to Cut Services, Limit Slots, Cut Staff Pay
Click here to read Press Releases & Reports for select states.
October 12, 2006 Governor Schwarzenegger Leads California In Turning the "Lights On" for Afterschool Today Governor Speaks at Bakersfield Rally
October 10, 2006 New York Is Turning the "Lights On" for Afterschool
October 10, 2006 Americans Rally to Keep the Lights on Afterschool From Falls Church to Fairbanks This Week There's a Lights On Afterschool Event in Your Community
October 6, 2006 Afterschool Programs on Military Bases Join National Lights On Afterschool Rally
October 5, 2006 Lights On Afterschool to Kick Off This Weekend With DC Soccer Fiesta Oct. 7; West Coast Kickoff in L.A. Oct. 8 Thousands of Rallies around the Nation Next Week
September 28, 2006 TiVo Helps Turn the Lights On for Afterschool TiVo and Afterschool Alliance Join Forces to Empower Parents
September 27, 2006 Coming to Your Town: A Lights On Afterschool Giant "Light Bulb" Giant Bulbs Shine Light on Need for More Afterschool Programs
September 15, 2006 Turning the Lights On from Coast-to-Coast Cities Nationwide Gear Up for National Afterschool Rally
September 8, 2006 Support for October 12 Lights On Afterschool Comes from All Quarters
August 24, 2006 Americans from Coast-to-Coast to Rally for Afterschool Programs At Lights On Afterschool Events October 12 Message to Lawmakers: Keep Lights On & Doors Open After School for our Kids
2005
October 20, 2005 Inspired by Afterschool: Youth Essay Contest Winners Announced.
September-October, 2005: This year, Lights On Afterschool includes a Traveling Light Bulb Tour. A giant inflatable light bulb and a special mural for children's art are crisscrossing the country in October. Learn more about it. Click here.
October 18, 2005 Afterschool to Light Up United States Capitol on October 20 Afterschool Students from Across Nation to Give Testimonials To Members of Congress as Country Celebrates 'Lights On Afterschool'
October 18, 2005 Lights On Afterschool in New England
October 14, 2005 Lights On Afterschool Is On Base Afterschool Programs on Military Bases Join National Rally
October 12, 2005 Actors Rhea Perlman, Kevin Sorbo Headline Lights On Afterschool!
October 3, 2005 Coming to Your Town: The Lights On Afterschool "Traveling Light Bulb" Tour
October 2, 2005 California Helps Kick Off Lights On Afterschool 2005
Some 7,000 Events to Follow in Every Corner of Nation
September 28, 2005 Seniors, Hip-Hop Artists, Law Enforcement, Others Join Nation's Top Afterschool Providers in National Rally October 20
September 27, 2005 Dallas ISD's Harry Stone Montessori School to Launch National Afterschool Traveling Light Bulb Tour Tour Will Kick-Off Sixth Annual Lights On Afterschool
September 19, 2005 Turning the Lights On from Coast-to-Coast Cities Nationwide Gear Up for National Afterschool Rally
September 9, 2005 Traveling Light Bulb and Children's Art Displays To Headline Largest-Ever Rally for Afterschool Thursday, October 20 is Lights On Afterschool 2005
2004
October 14, 2004 Afterschool Programs Open A World of Opportunity for Children A Statement from Vanessa Castagna, Chairman and CEO of JCPenney Stores, Catalog and InternetOctober 14, 2004 House & Senate Declare October 14 Lights On Afterschool Day, As Americans Rally from Coast to Coast for Afterschool Programs
October 14, 2004 Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rhea Perlman, Athletes, Lawmakers Join Parents, Children, Educators for Largest Afterschool Rally Ever
October 12, 2004 Americans Rally to Keep the Lights on Afterschool From Atlanta to Anchorage This Week There's a Lights On Afterschool Event in Your Community
October 11, 2004 Military Families Nationwide and Overseas Help Organize Lights On Afterschool
October 8, 2004 4-H & Junior Achievement Programs, YMCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs Nationwide Help Organize Lights On Afterschool
October 5, 2004 Afterschool Programs Poised to Help Battle Childhood Obesity Many Lights On Afterschool Rallies This Month Will Stress Fitness, Nutrition
October 3, 2004 California Kicks Off Lights On Afterschool 2004 More than 6,000 Events to Follow in Every Corner of Nation
October 1, 2004 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Actress Rhea Perlman To Headline Fifth Annual Lights On Afterschool!
September 23, 2004 Nation's Mayors Join Nationwide Rally To Keep the Lights On Afterschool
September 17, 2004 Afterschool Programs Coast-to-Coast to Rally for Afterschool Lights On Afterschool 2004 Will Take Place in Museums and JCPenney Stores, In Schools & on Baseball Fields on October 14
September 13, 2004 Have You Seen This Poster?
September 2, 2004 Afterschool Program Directors, Parents, Kids across Nation Gear Up for Largest-Ever Rally for Afterschool October 14 is Lights On Afterschool 2004
2003
October 9, 2003 Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rhea Perlman, Governors, Mayors, State Legislators Join Parents, Childen and Educators For Nation's Largest Afterschool Rally EverOctober 8, 2003 National Rally for Afterschool to Go Online Kidz Online Teams Up with Afterschool Alliance for Lights On Afterschool! Webcast
October 6, 2003 Americans Rally to Keep the Lights on Afterschool From Maine to Alaska This Week
October 5, 2003 California and Texas Kick Off Lights On Afterschool! 2003 Weekend Events in Los Angeles and Austin Launch Nationwide Rally for Afterschool; Events Feature Afterschool Champion Arnold Schwarzenegger, Members of Congress, Sheriffs, Judges, Business Leaders
September 30, 2003 Helicopter Demonstration, Pajama/Reading Night, Mile of Nickels, 'Storytime with the Mayor' to be Among Diverse, Educational Lights On Afterschool! Events This Year
September 15, 2003 Have You Seen This Poster?
September 4, 2003 Afterschool Programs Plan Unique, Diverse Events for Lights On Afterschool! on October 9
August 27, 2003 Afterschool Program Directors, Parents, Kids Across the Nation Gear Up for Largest-Ever Rally for Afterschool