All Stars Project INC.

On Saturday, January 7th, All Stars Project of New Jersey's founding director Gloria Strickland, New Jersey Board of Directors Co-Chairs Steven Alesio and Robert Ross hosted more than 50 supporters, young people, volunteers and community leaders to celebrate the recent lease signing "For 12 years we have been building the All Stars programs in New Jersey, bringing development to young people in our poorest communities and connecting them with the philanthropic, business and arts community of the Garden State. With this new Center, we are creating a new "play" for Newark that will make it possible for our kids to dream bigger dreams, and to put New Jersey on the map as a center of innovation in the afterschool arena," said Gloria Strickland, the founding director of the All Stars Project of New Jersey. "The Center is also named for Scott Flamm, a very special friend of mine and of the All Stars. His legacy of volunteerism and connecting with young people will be a beacon of hope for the whole New Jersey community."

"This is an exciting moment for New Jersey, as we announce the creation of this important new 'station for development' where young people of New Jersey, together with adult supporters and volunteers, will create a place for all to grow," said Steve Alesio, Co-Chair, All Stars Project of New Jersey Board.  "Many people have worked for years to make this a reality, including the family and friends of Scott Flamm, the Board of the New Jersey All Stars, and all those who have given their time or their money over the past 12 years."

The space is being designed by renowned architect and All Stars Board member Doug Balder, who also designed the All Stars national headquarters on 42nd Street in New York City, as well as the dinosaur halls at the Museum of Natural History and the Center for Science and Learning at the Liberty Science Center. He is currently working on a major museum of Jewish History in Russia.