Digital Action Toolkit

Use our advocacy toolkit to let members of Congress know that afterschool and summer learning programs support students and families in communities nationwide.

Tell Congress: Families need afterschool!

You can take action right now to let your representatives know that afterschool and summer learning programs are invaluable to your community. Use our one-click tool to send pre-written messages to your representatives.

Email Congress

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Help spread the word about the Afterschool for All Challenge on social media! Copy or customize sample social posts to join the day of action on May 6 and keep the momentum going afterward.

Before and On May 6

Today, I’m urging my reps in Congress to protect kids after school – and reject proposals to eliminate federal funding for local afterschool and summer programs nationwide. We need more, not less, afterschool and summer programs! #AfterschoolWorks Will you join me? www.afterschoolalliance.org/challenge.cfm

The President’s budget proposes eliminating dedicated federal funding for local afterschool and summer programs. 1 in 5 children may lose their programs nationwide. Join me in telling Congress #AfterschoolWorks www.afterschoolalliance.org/challenge.cfm

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. www.afterschoolalliance.org/challenge.cfm #AfterschoolWorks

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 programs keep kids safe and learning. Kids in afterschool do better in school, are more likely to graduate, and land better jobs! Parents get peace of mind and a stronger ability to provide for their families. Tell Congress to save afterschool! www.afterschoolalliance.org/challenge.cfm #AfterschoolWorks

After May 6

Find your elected officials' social media handles using our lookup tool.

Thank you [@InsertRepHandle] for supporting the high-quality afterschool opportunities that are so critical for our kids! Let’s keep afterschool strong in [STATE]. Our kids and families need more opportunities, not less! #AfterschoolWorks

Thank you [@InsertRepHandle] for supporting the local afterschool and summer programs that keep kids in our state safe and engaged, and help parents provide for their families. Protect kids and keep funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers! #AfterschoolWorks

Customizable templates for states

Customizable templates for states

Customizable templates for states

Sample Email Blasts

*Use http://3to6.co/congress as the links in these emails.

SUBJECT LINE: Call on Congress to keep funding local afterschool programs!

Kids and families across our state may lose their afterschool and summer programs if Congress agrees to the federal proposal to cut all funding for local programs. As many as 1 in 5 youth may be affected, including kids and programs in our state. Please take a moment to use this Action Center to have an email sent to our Congressional representatives reminding them how important our programs are. 3to6.co/Congress

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Digital Action Toolkit

Use our advocacy toolkit to let members of Congress know that afterschool and summer learning programs support students and families in communities nationwide.

Tell Congress: Families need afterschool!

Email Congress

Sample Language

Before and On May 6

After May 6

Customizable templates for states

Customizable templates for states

Customizable templates for states

Sample Email Blasts

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