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Call Congress to support Afterschool for America's Children Act

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Call Congress to support Afterschool for America's Children Act

On May 22, we’re teaming up with the National Network of Statewide Afterschool Networks to bring afterschool leaders from around the country to Washington, D.C., to meet face to face with Members of Congress and urge them to co–sponsor the Afterschool for America’s Children Act. We need your help to amplify their voices.You’re the local expert on afterschool. Members of Congress need to hear from constituents like you who care about making afterschool for all a reality. Help us make 535 calls to Congress–that’s one for every senator and representative on Capitol Hill.

Click here to call your Members of Congress. We have everything you’ll need to make the call, including a sample script!

Feeling ambitious? Click here to learn how to set up a district meeting with your local Congressional office.

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BY: Charlotte Steinecke      06/13/24

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BY: Charlotte Steinecke      06/07/24

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BY: Charlotte Steinecke      05/31/24

Afterschool Program Leaders Meet with Congress

Our Afterschool Ambassadors are at the forefront of making a positive impact in their communities, working tirelessly to support students and families who rely on afterschool and summer programs the most. Last week, thirty of our Afterschool Ambassadors, plus a New Jersey state network staff...

BY: Maria Rizo      06/23/23