All-Stars are bound for The Amazing Shake in Atlanta, GA; table sponsorships are now open for the 16th Annual All-Star Affair on Aug. 21, 2026, and students continue to thrive after-school in enrichment classes, health and fitness activities, and in leadership.
In our February 2026 Newsletter, we share a heartfelt mahalo to Howard Hughes Communities – Ward Village for their generous support of our All-Stars. Meet Ms. Carol, our Waiʻanae Site Coordinator, in a special Q&A, and see how students are building confidence, skills, and bright futures after school.
Through hands-on lessons and open discussions, All-Stars explore the real impacts of vaping and tobacco use while building skills in decision-making, communication, and self-confidence. Check out our photo gallery recap of holiday festivities, program highlights, and mahalo to Lead Forward representatives who brought their leadership curriculum to our All-Stars sites.
In this issue, see what our students are doing in program highlights, All-Stars brought holiday cheer and gifts of essentials to the residents of the Pālolo Chinese Home, the Chaminade University Silverswords men’s basketball team held a clinic for students, and the All-Stars Athletic Volleyball Championships wrapped up with teams wins and a whole lot of fun.
In this month’s newsletter: All-Stars share aloha with our kūpuna in a special Halloween celebration, we congratulate ASAS Hawai‘i Director of Program Jacque Shin on her recent achievement, students enjoy a game-changing experience with the UH Rainbow Wahine Basketball team, and we highlight what our All-Stars are learning and creating after school.
In this issue, we feature community partner, After School Snacks HI, and their generous monetary and athletic equipment donations. We congratulate our ASAL Basketball Champions, share program highlights, and kick-off AUW’s Workplace Giving campaign.
Mahalo nui loa to everyone who joined our 15th Annual All-Stars Gala to celebrate our “Guiding Stars” Bert and Susan Kobayashi, and Jeffrey and Lynn Watanabe. It was truly an inspiring evening with All-Stars alumni and current Program Leaders sharing their stories, as well a student performances that brought down the house.
Meet Elizabeth Lacambra, a Kalakaua All-Stars Alumna who returned this summer to be a social media intern. Also, check out the All-Stars Athletic League game schedules, Give Aloha in September, and see what students are doing in program.
Get a sneak peek at our upcoming 15th Annual Gala: 15 Years of Youth Empowerment, and find out how you can be part of this milestone celebration! Plus, catch program highlights from our All-Stars across Hawai‘i as they kick off another season of learning and fun.
All-Stars think about their futures, exploring careers and real-world skills through our CEO and We Are Ready initiatives. Also, check out our student highlights and softball season pics.