Keep the Afterschool for All Challenge going.  Taking the Afterschool for All Challenge To Your Community Packet includes tools and resources you can use to continue your advocacy efforts at home, whether you attended the event or not.  Contact Congress and reinforce the message that afterschool programs are key to keeping kids safe, inspiring them to learn and helping working families.

FOLLOW UP MATERIALS FOR ATTENDEES: 

• Media Materials to send out about your trip to Washington, D.C.:
  • Sample Letter to the Editor
  • Sample News Release
  • Sample Pitch Letter to a Local Radio Show
  • Sample Blog Post 
• Congress:
  • Congressional Meeting Feedback Form 
  • Thank You to Send Congressional Offices 

EVERYONE - Stay active!

• 2010 Calendar of Key Dates
• How to Tap Econ. Recovery Dollars
• Afterschool for All in Your Community
• Setting Up a Site Visit for Policy Makers
• Case Studies: Local Advocacy Successes

Visit our Take Action Center for more ideas on what more you can do including Key Advocacy Dates for 2010

See our Toolbox for comprehensive guides on marketing afterschool, reaching policy makers and working with media.