Afterschool Works for America
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!
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 #AfterschoolWork | 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 |
