{"id":952,"date":"2017-10-20T12:24:54","date_gmt":"2017-10-20T16:24:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.v-post.org\/SupportED\/?page_id=952"},"modified":"2019-08-21T16:20:34","modified_gmt":"2019-08-21T20:20:34","slug":"advocacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.v-post.org\/SupportED\/advocacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Advocacy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In our current political environment, now more than ever, it is critical for voices in support of OST programming to be heard. Funding for programming is under threat, with the potential to not only to negatively impact the scope of programming but in many cases, the ability for its existence. Afterschool Alliance<\/a> offers a myriad of tools, guidelines, calendars, and how-tos on advocacy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Lights on Afterschool<\/h3>\n
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Lights On Afterschool\u00a0is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families, and communities. The effort\u00a0has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement and generates media coverage across the country each year.\u00a0The\u00a0events send a powerful message that millions of more kids need quality afterschool programs.<\/p>\n

Creating and promoting an event is easier than ever! Afterschool Alliance has numerous ideas, tools, and templates.<\/p>\n

To register your site for this event or to learn more, visit the Lights On Afterschool Website<\/a><\/p>\n

This year's 20th Anniversary event will be held on October 24, 2019.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Afterschool for All Challenge<\/h3>\n
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Afterschool for All Challenge<\/a> is a day of national advocacy, sponsored by the Afterschool Alliance, in which out-of-school time supporters educate Congress about the benefits of OST programs. Hundreds of OST leaders from around the nation visit Capitol Hill and meet with U.S. Senators and Representatives. Those not visiting Washington DC also participate by contacting their\u00a0representatives and using social media to send messages about the need to protect and increase funding.<\/p>\n

In Virginia, VPOST will partner with one or more afterschool programs to bring a youth delegation to represent the Commonwealth. This year's event was held on June 11, 2019,\u00a0where VPOST and youth from Alternatives Inc.'s Youth Ambassadors Program (Hampton, VA) met with staff from Senator Tim Kaine's office and attended the Afterschool Alliance youth showcase.<\/p>\n

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National Summer Learning Week<\/h3>\n
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National Summer Learning Week\u00a0<\/a>is a national advocacy week aimed at elevating the importance of keeping kids learning, safe and healthy every summer, ensuring they return to school in the fall ready to succeed in the year. Participation sends a powerful message across the nation that summers matter and offers an opportunity to showcase how summers can make a life-changing difference in the lives of young people. This year's event was held on\u00a0July 8-13, 2019.<\/p>\n

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