*Jenice Lee hosting School: After Hours*

School After Hours Consulting, a youth development agency dedicated to equipping young people with the skills and confidence they need to succeed, is calling on the community to rally around a heartfelt need: 6–10 laptops for their youth podcasting program by October.

For many young people, after-school programs are more than just a place to go when the bell rings—they are a safe haven, a launching pad, and a place where voices too often unheard finally find a microphone. School After Hours Consulting has long been at the forefront of ensuring those voices are amplified. From planning and training for out-of-school-time program providers to delivering professional development for educators, their mission is simple: to give every child a chance to thrive.

This October, that mission comes alive in a special way. School After Hours Consulting is offering a podcasting program to youth in the Richmond area. Young people from afterschool programs will take their first steps into the world of podcasting—learning not just how to tell their stories, but how to shape narratives, edit audio, and speak with confidence in today’s digital age. But right now, the program cannot begin without one vital resource: laptops.

“Imagine a child with a story burning inside them, but no way to share it,” said the School After Hours Consulting team. “That’s what we’re trying to change. These laptops aren’t just tools; they’re doorways to self-expression, career skills, and the belief that their voices matter.”

Community members, businesses, and organizations are encouraged to donate new or gently used laptops to meet this urgent need. Each contribution will go directly into the hands of youth who are ready to learn, create, and be heard.

Beyond podcasting, School After Hours Consulting continues to shape the future of youth programming through training, management support, and curriculum development. Their School After Hours Podcast, released twice a month, also highlights the triumphs and challenges of afterschool programs nationwide—raising awareness for a field that often goes unrecognized but makes an immeasurable difference.

With October fast approaching, the clock is ticking. Every laptop donated is more than hardware—it is hope, opportunity, and empowerment for a child who deserves to be heard.
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Contact: Jenice Lee
Educational Consultant for School After Hours Consulting, LLC
804-404-6475
info@sahconsulting.org
https://www.schoolafterhours.com/