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Tenderloin After-School Program Learn Through Play

The coordinators of TNDC’s Tenderloin After-School Program work hard to create a stable, healthy environment in which children growing up on the rough streets of the Tenderloin can learn and grow. Each day after school, TASP’s doors are open to any neighborhood kid who needs a safe place to spend the hours before dinner – with programs that include a balanced schedule of homework and tutoring, fun activities, and workshops to explore new ideas and experiences. MORE

At TASP's Cultural Festivals, Kids Put on the Show	TNDC Helps Local Teen Angelica Lopez Attend College

Growing up in one of the densest and most diverse urban centers in the nation, it’s crucial for children in the Tenderloin to understand and appreciate the multitude of cultures and backgrounds that comprise this vibrant neighborhood. TNDC’s Tenderloin After-School Program (TASP) encourages cultural awareness every day through art projects and field trips that foster exploration and celebration of diversity. But perhaps the most renowned of TASP’s cultural awareness efforts are their three annual cultural festivals. MORE	Seventeen-year-old Tenderloin After-School Program (TASP) participant Angelica Lopez always knew she wanted to go to college, but was worried about the impact tuition would have on her family. "Like so many of our participants in this low-income neighborhood, Angelica has faced obstacles that most young people don’t have to worry about or overcome,” said Laura Choe, TASP Program Manager. MORE
Check Out the Youth Center!

TNDC’s After School Program is a beehive of positively charged youthful energy. Click here to see an inspiring short documentary by Film Garden Entertainment.