Use these social media tools to connect with elected officials online, rally your networks, and share the campaign to protect federal funding for afterschool programs!
Protect 21st CCLC
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#Afterschool and #summerlearning programs serve 1.4 million kids. We need more of these programs, not fewer! Visit AfterschoolWorksforAmerica.org for tools to take action in your community. #AfterschoolWorks | Afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn, and give working parents peace of mind – but Congress' tight spending limits could restrict access to programs even further. Go to AfterschoolWorksforAmerica.org to take action. |
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Congress is debating funding for afterschool and summer learning programs. If these programs aren't protected, 1 in 5 kids nationwide could lose access! Tell Congress to save afterschool: 3to6.co/congress #AfterschoolWorks |
Make the case to policymakers
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Data finds that unmet demand for afterschool programs is enormous, leaving 22.6M children waiting to get in. Tell Congress: we need more afterschool programs, not less! 3to6.co/congress | #AfterschoolWorks to keep our kids safe, engaged in learning, and support working parents, but access to programs still remains out of reach for families nationwide. |
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Bipartisan support for afterschool is strong: Among #AA3PM parents surveyed, 93% of Democrats, 89% of Independents, and 87% of Republicans are in favor of public funding for afterschool programs! Tell Congress to invest in afterschool: 3to6.co/congress | When afterschool has such strong bipartisan support, why eliminate these programs? Tell Congress that we want these programs funded! 3to6.co/congress |
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4 in 5 parents say afterschool helps them keep their jobs, boosts productivity, and reduces their stress. #AfterschoolWorks for America's families! Tell Congress to save afterschool: 3to6.co/congress |
Share the campaign with your networks
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1 in 5 children may lose their afterschool programs nationwide – including [XX,XXX] kids in [STATE]. AfterschoolWorksforAmerica.org has the tools you need to contact lawmakers, mobilize your community, and protect funding for afterschool. #AfterschoolWorks | Proposed budget cuts means afterschool program doors may close for 1.4M kids nationwide. New site from @afterschool4all has the tools you need to take action and keep afterschool strong in [STATE]. Go to AfterschoolWorksforAmerica.org! #AfterschoolWorks |
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Being an effective afterschool advocate starts with being informed. Policy Pulse is a monthly webinar series from Afterschool Alliance, held every second Friday at noon ET, offering timely education policy updates and a breakdown about what they could mean for afterschool. Register now: 3to6.co/policypulse |
