Nicky O Afterschool

Nicky O'Neill was the youngest victim of The Station nightclub fire. Nicky was only 18 years old. He is the son of Dave Kane, a founding Board member of the Greater Attleboro Area Council for Children. Nicky O Afterschool was created to honor the creative spirit and compassion of Nicky by providing free, enriching opportunities for local children—advancing our mission to uplift and support youth through access, inclusion, and community-centered care.

The program is designed to be youth-centered, flexible, and responsive to the needs of the youth we serve. Program activities have ranged from poetry, arts & crafts, to sign language, crochet, storyboarding, and more. Staff are carefully selected for their experience, professionalism, and ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people. Our partnership with Wheaton College allows us to offer classroom support through their federal work study program.

Launched in partnership with Plainville Public Schools in spring 2025, the program’s pilot was a tremendous success. This year, we are on track to serve three times as many Plainville youth as we did in our inaugural season, thanks to the generous support of Sensata Technologies Foundation.

We’re excited to deepen our partnership with Robbins Children's Programs through Nicky O Afterschool. Together, we’re providing programming for youth during school vacation weeks and summer break. We’re grateful to grow alongside partners who share our commitment to children and families.

We plan to expand to additional school districts for the 2026-27 school year. If you’re an artist or educator with a passion for mentoring, we’d love to hear from you!