Impact Reflection
ASAP is grateful that you share our belief that fun, structured after school and summer programs allow young people to discover new interests, form positive peer groups, and develop social-emotional and academic skills that will help them succeed in the classroom & beyond. Because of your incredible support and partnership we hit some amazing milestones during the 2022-2023 school year!
2022-2023 School Year Milestones
Participated in ASAP Chess, ASAP Debate, ASAP Drama, and ASAP Scrabble clubs
ASAP partnered with more than 200 schools, libraries, and recreation centers to provide out-of-school time enrichment programs each year
Met weekly at more than 200 schools, libraries and recreation centers
of School Partner Principals would recommend ASAP to another school or site
Increase in number of ASAP clubs since the COVID19 pandemic restrictions
of ASAP’s high priority location clubs are new this year, in large part due to the work of ASAP’s new Strategic Engagement Team.
of ASAP’s clubs are located in ASAP’s priority locations – traditional neighborhood public schools and the 15 Philadelphia zip codes with the highest rates of gun violence.
of ASAP’s Club Leaders agree/ strongly agree that ASAP Club gave students a sense of belonging at school
ASAP coordinated more than 70 events, competitions, & performances attended by hundreds of family, friends & supporters!
Student Impact Testimonials
2022-2023 Program Highlights
Chess
After 2 years, ASAP Chess’ Scholastic Chess League returned to in-person meetings, events & competitions!
Debate
ASAP Debate awarded 3 student camp scholarships through Penn For Youth Debate!
Drama
ASAP Drama partnered with the Arden Theatre Co. to bring 150+ students to see Red Riding Hood!
Scrabble
ASAP Scrabble brought 21 students to the 2023 North American School Scrabble Championship in DC.
Additional impact this year: 5 Scholarship Opportunities!
This spring, thanks to generous donations made by friends and family in memory of Gino Giumarello II, ASAP was able to award five, $1,000 scholarships to high school chess seniors who demonstrate excellence in areas of sportsmanship, perseverance, and community.
One of the scholarship winners, Klevisa Bashalli was also named ASAP’s Female Chess Player of the Year. Klevisa on the impact of ASAP’s chess program:
“Thank you for talking with me at every tournament and calming my nerves about chess games and life in general. You all have taught me some valuable lessons. I’ll try to never forget them. This whole year has been so much fun. I will miss every moment, and also carry them in my heart forever.”
Thank you for helping ASAP reach thousands of students this year! If you’d like to continue to support ASAP programs through the summer and into the upcoming 2023-2024 school year please visit: www.phillyasap.org/donate or click the button below!
