All Stars Center breaks ground

The New Jersey All Stars Center for Afterschool Development breaks ground at 33 Washington, downtown. According to All Stars Project President and Chief Executive Officer Gabrielle Kurlander, "It will focus national attention on Newark as a leader in afterschool development"”using play, performance and pretending"”to help young people to develop. The center is also a unique coming together of New Jersey"”Newark and Short Hills, adults and young people, community partners and corporate leaders."

Established in 1999, the All Stars Project of New Jersey creates afterschool, educational and performing arts activities for more than 2,000 young people from Newark and New Jersey every year. The new headquarters will enable the All Stars to expand its world-class, innovative programming and create new partnerships with leaders in the business, performing arts, educational and other communities.

For more about the All Stars Project, visit: www.allstars.org

Below is a design for a part of the center: