Blog Category: Advocate
Out-of-school Time Summit: Continuing the Momentum
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.
More10/23/12
Here’s a question: Where do the candidates stand on promoting volunteering and national service?
I thought it was great that individuals were permitted to ask questions during the second presidential debates. One question to ask is where the candidates stand on promoting volunteer engagement through national service. More
10/22/12
6 Ways to Advocate Health and Wellness for Toddlers
Young children depend on the guidance of adults. When it comes to health and wellness, day care providers, preschools, and caregivers are the decision makers. Here are six ways parents can be involved with the adults who influence their little ones.
10/22/12
In-School Success from Out-Of-School Activity
Student United Way Representatives
By Ayeola Fortune, Education Team, United Way Worldwide
For most students, school has come back with a vengeance for about a month now and for many of them and their parents, it feels like summer never happened, or has receded into the far away past. But let’s not kid ourselves; the lasting consequences of summer are with us.
More10/11/12
Join the #KidsWin Rally and Help Reengage Disconnected Youth
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
09/24/12