Rally to Save Afterschool and Summer
May 10, 2016 in Sacramento
Join us on May 10 at the Sacramento Capitol Building North Steps to rally in support of afterschool programs across the state. This is the one day each year when hundreds of afterschool and school-age child care providers, families, and youth from across the state will be in Sacramento to discuss their programs and priorities. This year’s event focuses on the statewide effort to secure increased State funding for After School Education and Safety (ASES) programs, which also funds summer programs. More than 400,000 students in California, including students in your district, are at risk of losing their afterschool programs. Join us for the full day – rally and legislative visits. If you can’t join us for the full day – come at 10:30am for the rally!
Join us in sending a LOUD message to the Governor – Save Afterschool!
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