Crypto.com announced a $1 million donation to After-School All-Stars, a national non-profit organization, as part of its ongoing partnership with the LA Kings and the Kings Care Foundation. This initiative aims to expand youth development and community impact across the United States through educational programming.
The donation will be formally presented during an on-ice ceremony at the Kings’ March 2 game against the Colorado Avalanche, held at Crypto.com Arena. The event will host Luc Robitaille, President of the Los Angeles Kings, alongside senior officials from Crypto.com and After-School All-Stars, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, the founder of After-School All-Stars and former Governor of California.
After-School All-Stars, founded in 1992, provides free, comprehensive after-school and summer programs, in addition to support services for students and their families. The organization operates across 18 chapters, encompassing 740 school-year sites and summer camps in 80 cities, serving nearly 150,000 students annually. The $1 million contribution from Crypto.com is designated to provide critical funding for the expansion of these programs nationwide.
Matt David, President of North America and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer for Crypto.com, commented on the donation: “After-School All-Stars is doing vital work to expand opportunity for young people during the hours when support matters most. At Crypto.com, we believe strongly in investing in our communities, and this donation reflects our commitment to helping empower students to learn, grow, and thrive. We are proud to extend our partnership with the LA Kings, the Kings Care Foundation by supporting After-School All-Stars and the meaningful impact they deliver for families across the country.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger emphasized the organization’s mission, stating, “I founded After-School All-Stars because every kid deserves a real chance to succeed, no excuses. When you give students mentorship, and opportunity, they rise to the challenge. I believe in results. With partners like Crypto.com stepping up, we can reach more students, open more doors, and build stronger communities across America.”
Andrea Bazán, President of After-School All-Stars, expressed gratitude for the support: “When you invest in our students, you invest in their futures, and change lives. We are thrilled and grateful for this outstanding support from Crypto.com, the LA Kings and the Kings Care Foundation, which will go a long way to enrich our programs across Los Angeles and our national network.”
Luc Robitaille, President of the Los Angeles Kings, also affirmed the partnership’s value: “The LA Kings are proud to partner with After-School All-Stars, to reinforce a shared commitment to empowering young people and creating meaningful opportunities for them to learn, grow, and succeed. We are deeply committed to giving back to our community, and we believe investing in youth development is one of the most impactful ways we can help build a stronger future for Los Angeles.”
In addition to the donation ceremony, Crypto.com and the Kings Care Foundation will host a group of After-School All-Stars Los Angeles students at Crypto.com Arena for the March 2 game. Attendees will also see After-School All-Stars participants perform in a drumline outside the arena and participate in Zamboni rides during the game. Further fan activations by Crypto.com at the arena will include a Road Trip Sweepstakes and Lucky Row promotions.
