After School All Stars

Findlay Automotive and After-School All-Stars team up to give back to at-youth risk in Las Vegas

As we enter the traditional giving season Findlay looks forward to continuing its own tradition of giving back and being involved in the Las Vegas community. Findlay is proud to be partners with After-School All-Stars Las Vegas. Their mission is to provide free, comprehensive after-school programs that keep children safe and help them find meaningful achievements in both school and life. They accomplish this by providing these at-risk youth the opportunity to participate in sports as well as educational, cultural, and community enrichment programs. Steph Bernas of Findlay Toyota and a board member of After-School All-Stars Las Vegas said, “I went to school here in Las Vegas, and being part of After-School All- Stars and being on the board means a lot to me. It’s important to give back and give our time. They service over 31 Title-1 schools locally. It is important to shine a light on these children. They get an opportunity after school for two and half hours to have a chance to do activities that are enriching as well as academics. It is really neat what we can provide.”

 Serving over 6,000 children for 27 years, After-School All-Stars Las Vegas is impacting the community. All programs are offered at no charge to students, families, or schools. They rely on funding from donors, foundations, and government grants, as well as the support of community partners and volunteers. Jodi Manzella, Executive Director of After-School All-Star Las Vegas said, “We want to give every kid a chance to shine! It is important that we fed them after school. When their tummies are full, the children go to activities and get help with homework. Most children were falling behind pre-pandemic, and now they are even more behind. We are working hard to improve their test scores and grades. For enrichment, we have every activity you can think of, from cooking to sports, dance, art, and STEAM. We have it all!”

 Findlay is actively involved from employees serving on the board to general volunteering. Manzella said, “I am thankful to be working with at-risk youth and people like Tyler, Steph, and Findlay Automotive.” Likewise, Tyler Corder, CFO of Findlay expressed his admiration for After- School All-Stars Las Vegas, saying, “Providing after-school programs for kids from low-income families is critical to help these kids achieve their full potential. Findlay Automotive is proud to support this great nonprofit. We’re especially pleased that Steph Bernas from Findlay Toyota has recently joined the Board for After-School All-Stars Las Vegas. Steph’s personal involvement will allow Findlay Automotive to provide even stronger support for this charity’s mission.”

Findlay is proud to be giving back to After-School All-Stars Las Vegas and looks forward to many more years serving the community together. With Giving Tuesday right around the corner, it is a great time to get involved. After-School All-Stars Las Vegas is kicking off its Holiday campaign on November 29th and spreading the joy through December 31st. The community can donate to After-School All-Stars and sponsor a student by donating to the organization. To donate and learn more about After-School

All-Stars visit their website  https://www.asaslv.org/ . The Findlay Automotive Group began with one Las Vegas location in 1961. Findlay has grown to 36 dealership in 6 states. Learn more at www.FindlayAuto.com