❄️Snowflakes of Support❄️Like snowflakes coming together to build a snowman, our support systems make us stronger! Check out the mini-lesson from Wings for Kids to learn more: my.soarwithwings.org/mini-lesson-sn… #SupportSystems #Resilience #Youth

Happy New Year!🎉As we step into 2025, we’re grateful for your support in driving change and making 2024 impactful. This year, we’re excited to reach new milestones and deepen our impact together!💡 #HappyNewYear #CommunityImpact #AfterschoolMatters #ACTNow

🌟Help Shape Inclusive Youth Programs🌟 We are gathering insights to understand how afterschool and out-of-school time (OST) programs serve youth with disabilities. Share your experiences to help us build more inclusive spaces. 📩Take the survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/GKGM9CV

STEM in Afterschool: High-Quality Learning on a Budget Join us for a hands-on training session to learn how to deliver impactful STEM education using everyday materials! Learn more and sign up here: collabornation.net/sl/event_detai… #AfterschoolSTEM #STEMEducation

How has your afterschool or summer program helped to #EngageEveryStudent? Apply by Jan. 31 to the Engage Every Student Recognition Program to have your program recognized for its impact on youth! engageeverystudent.org/recognition-pr…

Welcome back to our #FundAfterschool series: 2025 edition!✨ Start building relationships with your stakeholders today—Our afterschool funding worksheet is designed to help you link key stakeholders & potential funding to support your afterschool program! afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolsna…

💻Happy National Technology Day!🚀 Today, we celebrate the power of technology to inspire creativity, innovation, and learning for all ages. Raspberrypi.org is a fantastic resource to explore STEM projects, tutorials, lesson plans, and more to dive into the world of tech!

It's Newsletter Tuesday (January 7, 2025)! This week we are sharing a recap of the December ISBE board meeting, NSLP Equipment Funding, free STEM resources and more: actnowillinois.org/act-now-newsle…

🎒The Power of Afterschool Programs🎒 BoysandGirlsClubs of Chicago, youth like Camarria are making a difference! In an afterschool program, she discovered a cancer-fighting molecule! Learn more here: chicagotribune.com/2024/12/22/nor… #AfterschoolMatters #InvestInYouth #AfterschoolForAll

📣 Advocacy 101📣Kickstart your advocacy journey with our NEW interactive Policy & Advocacy Training Series for the Out-of-School Time (OST) space! The first session starts January 24th, 2025 from 10AM to 11AM. Register here: actnowillinois-org.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #Advocacy #AfterschoolMatters

⚡Happy National Static Electricity Day!🌩️ Let's spark curiosity and celebrate the wonders of science! Looking for a hands-on way to explore? Check out Science Buddies and their project on how different materials create static electricity. sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-p… #STEMEducation

🚨EXTENSION ALERT🚨 The deadline to submit feedback for our Accessibility Survey has been extended to January 31st, 2025!💫 Complete the survey today to be entered to win a $10 gift card! Take the survey here: surveymonkey.com/r/GKGM9CV #AfterschoolForAll #OST #ACTNow

✨Join us for the Illinois community schools convening on Nurturing Community Partnerships!✨Click the link to register for the convening in your region: canva.com/design/DAGVcP7…

It's Newsletter Tuesday (January 14, 2025)! This week we are sharing ACT Now's new advocacy training series, mental health support for migrants, writing opportunities for youth and more: actnowillinois.org/act-now-newsle…

There's still time to join us for the "Policy and Funding in 2025: White House and Congress" webinar at 2PM ET! Learn about what to expect regarding federal education policy and how it could affect afterschool and summer learning programs. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Join us on January 22nd, 2025 at 10AM for the next session in our Workforce Development Series: Leveraging Technology for Capacity Building and Staff Development! If you are a program manager, this is the training for you! Sign up here: actnowillinois-org.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

🌟Calling all rural Illinois Community Schools professionals🌟 Don't miss out on our Q3 Convening on Nurturing Community Partnerships! 📅Register to be a part of this enriching experience tailored to the unique needs of rural communities: actnowillinois-org.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #CommunitySchools

It's Newsletter Tuesday (January 21, 2025)! This week we are sharing our sign on letter to the Governor, rights for immigrant students, Girls Who Code summer programs and more: actnowillinois.org/act-now-newsle…

Save the date 💌 Join us for #IHeartAfterschool on February 14!

🚨Don't miss out!🚨 Join us on January 24th from 10AM-11AM for Advocacy 101, the first session in our Policy & Advocacy Training Series for the Out-of-School Time (OST) space! Learn more and register now: actnowillinois-org.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #Advocacy #OST #TakeAction #ACTNow