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!
Release the funds
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The federal government is withholding states’ 21st CCLC funding for local afterschool and summer learning programs—and 1.4 million kids could lose access. Stand up for afterschool: 3to6.co/releasethefunds | Afterschool and summer programs are at risk of closing if the government doesn’t release states’ 21st CCLC funding for the upcoming school year. Take action NOW to demand funds be released: 3to6.co/releasethefunds |
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The federal government is withholding states’ 21st CCLC funding for local afterschool and summer programs for the 25/26 school year. 10,000 sites serving nearly 1.4M youth could shut down if we don’t take action. Join me in contacting Congress: 3to6.co/releasethefunds |  Customize on Canva |
[PROGRAM/CITY/STATE] kids need you to take action NOW! 10,000 afterschool and summer programs could close their doors if the federal government doesn’t release FY25 afterschool funding. Demand action, release funds for the local programs our kids, families, and communities rely on: 3to6.co/releasethefunds |
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Support Summer Learning
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#SummerLearning programs provide kids with fun, engaging, hands-on experiences during the months when school is out. But 1 in 5 kids could lose access to their local afterschool and summer programs if federal funding is eliminated. Take action now! 3to6.co/congress #AfterschoolWorks | I’m using AfterschoolWorksforAmerica.org to keep #SummerLearning strong in [STATE]—and you can too. This toolkit includes resources, printable petitions and postcards, and research to help make the case for afterschool and summer programs! #AfterschoolWorks |
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Every young person deserves a summer filled with learning, exploration, and fun. Don’t let #SummerLearning programs disappear. Tell Congress to keep federal funding for afterschool and summer programs safe: 3to6.co/congress #AfterschoolWorks | #SummerLearning programs provide opportunities for young people to build life skills, experience the outdoors, engage in physical activity, and so much more! But proposed budget cuts could close 10,000 local afterschool and summer programs serving nearly 1.4M kids nationwide. Go to AfterschoolWorksforAmerica.org to:
☀️Contact your reps in Congress ☀️Mobilize your community ☀️Protect funding for afterschool and summer learning programs |
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#SummerLearning programs are at risk—1.4 million kids could lose access to their afterschool and summer programs if we don’t act now! Visit AfterschoolWorksforAmerica.org for tools to take action in your community. #AfterschoolWorks |
Get budget news out on social media
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The President’s budget calls for eliminating dedicated federal funding for local afterschool and summer programs. 1 in 5 children may lose their programs nationwide. If you want to keep afterschool and summer programs, tell Congress to keep federal funding safe! Send a message to Congress: 3to6.co/congress #AfterschoolWorks | The President’s budget proposes eliminating dedicated federal funding for local afterschool and summer programs. 1 in 5 children may lose their programs nationwide. Take action to protect afterschool: AfterschoolWorksforAmerica.org |
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Do you count on afterschool programs to keep kids safe and engaged? Local programs serving 1.4 million youth nationwide may close if Congress does not act - the President’s budget cuts federal funding for local afterschool and summer programs. Programs run by schools, community organizations, parks and rec centers, and more will suffer. Tell Congress to save afterschool and keep kids protected. 3to6.co/congress #AfterschoolWorks | Afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn, and give working parents peace of mind – but budget cuts could lead to widespread program closures, leaving 1.4 million youth without a place to go after school. Go to AfterschoolWorksforAmerica.org to take action. |
Make the case to policymakers
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Voters want more investments in these programs, not less! Send message to Congress and tell them #AfterschoolWorks for your community! 3to6.co/congress | 1 in 5 children nationwide may lose their afterschool programs if Congress does not stop the President’s call to cut all dedicated federal funding for local afterschool and summer programs. These community programs, directed and run by local entities, keep kids safe and learning. Kids in afterschool do better in school, achieve higher levels of education, and earn more as adults. Parents get peace of mind and a stronger ability to provide for their families. |
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We know #afterschoolworks to protect young people! Nearly 9 in 10 voters say programs give parents peace of mind, prevent risky behaviors, and help kids develop communication and social skills. Tell Congress to save afterschool! 3to6.co/congress | 1 in 5 children may lose their out-of-school time programs nationwide–including ours in [COMMUNITY/CITY/ OR STATE]. AfterschoolWorksforAmerica.org, a new site from @AfterschoolAlliance, is your go-to resource to mobilize your community, spread the word about the importance of afterschool, and stand up for the programs millions of youth and families depend on. #AfterschoolWorks |
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 |
