Stories are powerful. They show the value of afterschool and summer programs, for the youth, for their families, and for the community. Your experiences as a student, parent, teacher, provider, policymaker, or advocate on afterschool in Connecticut matter.
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Do you know a child who has benefitted from afterschool and summer programs? Tell us about it! Email your story and include “Stories” in the subject line, along with the program name, city/town, and contact, along with your name, phone, email address, and a photo (high resolution, if possible).
- Tell your friends. Why does your community need these programs? Build a wave of public support and concern for afterschool — and make it a priority for community leaders and policymakers.
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Be an opinion leader. Get a conversation started in your community. Write a blogpost or letter to a local blog, newspaper, or magazine. Please send us a copy of your post via email. Let us know and if it is picked up by any media outlet, we’ll proudly feature it on our blog!
