On October 18th, 792 afterschool
programs in Florida participated in Lights on Afterschool – a 58% increase from
2011. Organizations across the nation hosted programs to
shine a light on the afterschool programs that keep kids safe, inspire them to
learn and help working families. After all the programs were counted, Florida
finished an impressive third in total programs, only California and Texas
hosted more events.
The Florida Afterschool Network
would like to thank all the organizations that participated in Lights on
Afterschool. By putting focus on the benefits of afterschool programs, we hope
to receive more funding in order to serve more school age children. Mark your
calendars for next year as we plan for Florida to finish first in total number
of programs!
