All Stars Project INC.

The All Stars Project has brought its successful approach to developmental community organizing to Chicago's youth.  Director of the All Stars Project of Chicago (ASP of Chicago) David Cherry, is a grassroots organizer who has worked in Chicago's diverse communities for 16 years and is committed to building a vibrant community of growth and development for Chicago's inner-city youth.

Cherry launched the All Stars Talent Show Network in Chicago in March of 2007 and produced the first show at Bogan High School on the South Side. Since its inception, the ASP of Chicago has reached more than 1,000 young people from Chicago's South and West Sides.

In the fall of 2009, Cherry launched the Development School for Youth, All Stars' leadership training program that enriches the lives of inner-city youth through developmental experiences provided in partnership with businesses and caring corporate professionals. Latham & Watkins, D&B, Metlife, Bank of America Securities/Merrill Lynch & Co and Neal Gerber & Eisenberg are among the growing number of leading Chicago businesses sponsoring workshops, mock job interviews or paid, summer internships. Twenty-three young adults participated in the ASP of Chicago's DSY inaugural class.

The All Stars Project of Chicago's headquarters, located in the historic Monadnock Building in the Loop, is a vibrant hub of activity where young people and professionals who are volunteering work side by side to produce All Stars performance activities.

"It is critical that those working on behalf of youth find ways to bring them into and connect them with the fullness and complexity of the adult world. All Stars Project is addressing this in unique and interesting ways and deserves our full support." -- Robert Halpern, Director of the Doctoral Program and Chair of the Research Council, Erikson Institute.

More information:

ASP of Chicago Calendar of Events

Download the Chicago Talent Show Pre-Registration Form.

Download the Chicago Development School for Youth Application.

For information about pre-registering for a talent show or volunteering with the ASP of Chicago call David Cherry at (312) 360-0660 or email dcherry@allstars.org.

To learn about volunteer opportunities call Julie Lenner, Director, Volunteer Programs at 312-360-0660 or email jlenner@allstars.org.

To make a donation contact fundraising director, Bonny Gildin, at bgildin@allstars.org or 312-360-0660.

The ASP of Chicago is located at 53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 556, Chicago, IL 60604.