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Lindsay Torrico

Lindsay Torrico

Lindsay Torrico is Director of Education, Income and Health Policy at United Way Worldwide, leading the organization’s advocacy engagement and public policy partnerships across United Way’s issue areas. Prior to working at United Way, she worked on social policy for Senator John Kerry (MA) and Congressman Chaka Fattah (PA-02). While pursuing her graduate degree, she was an Education Pioneers Fellow at City Year-Los Angeles, where she developed their three to five year government relations strategy and coordinated a county-wide literacy campaign, spearheaded by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. When she’s not working, Lindsay volunteers as a tutor and art enrichment teacher at her local elementary school and serves as Social Media Coordinator for Young Education Professionals-DC (YEP-DC). Lindsay holds a B.A. in Government from the University of Virginia and an M.P.P., with a concentration in Urban and Social Policy, from the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA).

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U.S. Department of Agriculture Kicks Off Summer Meals

04/04/13


With summer right around the corner, it’s time to think about how children will access healthy meals outside of the classroom. United Way is raising awareness about where families across the country can find free and nutritious meals for their children during the summer months. Help support increasing access to nutritious meals for young people during the summer months. More

Celebrating National Middle Level Education Month

03/13/13


This month, United Way is working to ensure that middle grade success and transition to high school is a national priority. Join us in raising awareness about the importance of the middle grades. Learn how you can be a middle grade advocate. More

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday on March 1

03/01/13


This Friday, educators and policymakers will be donning their Cat-in-the-Hat hats and reading to children in honor of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss' birthday. Help us leverage this literary celebration by sending an oped on early grade reading to your local newspapers. More

Speak Out for Kids in the Federal Budget

02/21/13


In the coming weeks, Congress must make several critical budgetary decisions. Join us in speaking out about prioritizing children and youth in the budget. Send in your stories and budget priorities to the Senate Budget Committee's new MyBudget tool, an effort to engage members of the public in the federal budget process. More

This Valentine’s Day, Support our Children and Youth

02/11/13


This Valentine's Day, our nation’s vulnerable children need your love and support. Unless Congress acts before March 1, an across-the-board spending cut to many programs supporting children and their families will go into effect. Join the “Show Kids the Love” campaign and send a Valentine’s e-card to your member of Congress today. More

We want to hear from you! What should the President address in his State of the Union?

02/08/13


On Tuesday, February 12th, President Obama will deliver his fourth State of the Union Address from the U.S. Capitol. There are a number of issues that affect the well-being of our nation’s children. What issue do YOU think the President should focus on? More

Be a Champion of Service

01/16/13


As National Day of Service approaches, United Way invites you to join us in calling attention to the programs and policies that bring Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream to life. Be a voice for national service. Read four ways you can get involved. More

Top 6 Advocacy Accomplishments of the Past Year

01/03/13


As we set goals for the New Year, we want to take the time to appreciate and celebrate the successes of the past year. Thanks to your support, United Way is making a real impact on the issues we all care about: education, income and health. Check out some highlights of what United Way achieved in 2012. Join us in 2013. More

How will you LIVE UNITED This Year? Share your #LIVEUNITED Resolution!

12/31/12


As 2012 comes to a close, it’s time to think about setting goals for the New Year. Whether it’s hitting the gym or calling your parents more often, the New Year is a new start and opportunity for self-improvement.

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We Need YOUth: Children’s Inaugural Address Video Project

12/13/12


This January, President Obama will deliver his inaugural address, setting the tone and the agenda for the coming term. More than one-third of the U.S. population is under age 24; that's a lot of ideas and perspectives that should not be ignored in Washington, DC. That's why with your help, several national organizations are creating a Children’s Inaugural Address video to give voice to young people’s priorities and ideas. More

Give the ‘Gift of Giving’

11/30/12


Tis the season for giving and donating to your favorite charity's end-of-the year holiday drive. This is a time of year to appreciate our nation's rich history and tradition of charitable giving. Unfortunately, the tax policies that encourage individuals to give are at risk. We need your urgent help to tell Congress about how current tax laws on charitable giving help individuals and families in our communities. More

A BIG THANKS TO PUBLIC OFFICIALS

11/14/12


Our BIG THANKS today goes to our nation’s public officials. You dedicate countless hours in service advancing the common good. You stand up to represent the needs of all and make sure our communities flourish. More

Out-of-school Time Summit: Continuing the Momentum

10/23/12


United Way's Lindsay Torrico talks about the take-aways from the Out-of-school Time Summit and how advocates can support this critical issue.

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Join the #KidsWin Rally and Help Reengage Disconnected Youth

09/24/12


As the school year begins, we are reminded of the millions of young people who will not head back to the classroom this fall. There are an estimated 6.7 million youth between ages 16 to 24 that are disconnected from both school and work - of which 3.4 million are defined as being “chronic” having no attachment to school or the labor market since the age of 16. More

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Want to help our kids succeed? Join the #KidsWin Rally

09/23/12


On Tuesday, September 25, United Way is planning advocacy opportunities supporting our nation's young people. Join our #KidsWin Rally Today! More

Advocate for Education, Income and Health this August Recess

08/01/12


United Way & TEAM NFL Meet with Representatives

Before you head out the door for your August vacation, take some time to meet with your congressional representatives during their month-long break. Members of Congress will be in their home state and district offices during the month of August. More

United Way Advocacy Forum and Capitol Hill Day 2012

07/24/12


United Way Hill Day

Nearly 50 United Way CEOs, staff and volunteers gathered in Washington, DC last week for an advocacy training and Hill Day focused on advocating for critical Education, Income and Health issues. More

United Way and Team NFL Go to Capitol Hill

06/25/12


Team NFL and participants of the United Way Youth Empowerment Summit pose for a photo in front of the U.S. Capitol -- tweeting together about the impact they are making in their own communities.

In celebration of United Way Day of Action, 19 NFL players, United Way professionals and high-achieving youth from challenged high schools flocked to Capitol Hill on Thursday, June 21. The NFL players, students and United Way staff gathered on the steps of the Capitol for an historic photo and to participate in “The Big Tweet,” a social media campaign encouraging individuals to share how they are making a difference in their community. Each of the NFL players met with their U.S. Senators and congress member from the U.S. House of Representatives. They shared about the importance of mentors in the life of a child and asked their Member of Congress to join United Way’s initiative to recruit one million readers, tutors and mentors for young people. These players have pledged to find 3,000 volunteers who will help cut the dropout rate in half by 2018. More

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Building a Grad Nation Summit: Highlights and Next Steps for Youth Advocates

03/26/12


United Way's Lindsay Torrico offers her reflections on America's Promise Alliance's second annual "Building a Grad Nation" Summit, the premier event of a 10-year campaign to end the high school dropout crisis. More

Moving America’s Children Into the Spotlight

02/20/12


As Election Day 2012 approaches, United Way is partnering with several national children’s organizations, including Voices for America’s Future (Voices), the Children’s Leadership Council, SparkAction and the National Collaboration for Youth, to ensure that children, youth and families are not forgotten during Town Halls, debates and especially in the voting booth. More

Half-Time in America: Time to Reclaim Disconnected Youth

02/15/12


United Way's Lindsay Torrico co-authors a blog post with First Focus' Roberto Viramontes on reclaiming our nation's disconnected youth. More

Mentoring: A Commitment Worth Making

01/19/12


That's me on the left with two of my colleagues volunteering to support United Way's education efforts.

In the spirit of National Mentoring Month, United Way's Lindsay Torrico recounts her experience as a weekend tutor and what it has meant to her. More

Reflections on United Way’s Education Advocacy Efforts

01/12/12


Despite threats to critical education programs and heightened political battles in Congress, 2011 was a great year for United Way Worldwide’s education policy work. United Way worked tirelessly to raise awareness about education policy issues and advocate for key pieces of legislation that provide young people with the supports necessary for success in college, work and life. More

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Give the Gift of Literacy this Holiday Season

12/09/11


As the winter season approaches, I’m reminded of the days I would curl up with a good book and a hot chocolate at my grandmother’s house during the winter breaks as a child. More

Celebrating American Education Week

11/11/11


American Education Week (Nov. 13-19), is an opportunity for us to honor those individuals that work everyday to make a difference for children in local communities across the nation. More