All Stars Project raises 800K for local youth

The All Stars Project (ASP) of NY held its annual benefit, hosted by Troy Iwata and ASP youth at the Prince George Ballroom, to celebrate with youth performances and raise funds in support of its award-winning free youth development programs in NY. The post All Stars Project raises 800K for local youth appeared first on New York Amsterdam News.

All Stars Project raises 800K for local youth

The All Stars Project (ASP) of NY held its annual benefit, hosted by Troy Iwata and ASP youth at the Prince George Ballroom, to celebrate with youth performances and raise funds in support of its award-winning free youth development programs in NY. The event raised $804,991 from nearly 250 attendees to benefit youth in New York, particularly in communities of color. 

The event convened ASP corporate partners from organizations including Goldman Sachs, Mu Ventures, Google, Elliot Management, BofA, Mount Sinai Faculty Practice, Deloitte, PwC, and HPS Network, along with the inspiring ASP team and youth participants from underserved neighborhoods who are enhancing their personal and professional development through opportunities with the organization. 

Contributed photos

The evening’s honorees were co-chair of the ASP of New York Board Jessie Fields, MD, Internal Medicine, Mount Sinai Faculty Practice; and member of the ASP of NY board Audrey Melofchik, Global Chief Brand Experience Officer, VML. The honorary event chair was Joe Peiser, Global CEO, Commercial Risk Solutions, Aon. 

The All Stars Project is a national nonprofit organization providing programs where underserved youth learn to perform on stage — and in life. ASP after-school development offerings reach nearly 10,000 youth and their families every year free of charge in New York City, Newark, Jersey City, Chicago, Dallas, the San Francisco Bay Area, and virtually.

The post All Stars Project raises 800K for local youth appeared first on New York Amsterdam News.