👀 Did you catch us on the TODAY !! Kicking off #DayWithoutChildCare with this incredible piece that truly captures why our childcare system is in such a crisis — and why so many of us are showing up today to do something about it.

Last month, we celebrated #CareWorkersRecognitionMonth . But the work didn't stop there. ICYMI, read all about the work happening on the ground to ensure child care providers and families can thrive. #CareCantWait changewire.org/community-chan…

Did you know that some families can pay up to 30% of their income towards child care making it unaffordable almost everywhere in the U.S.? That’s why we’re shining a light on the true cost of child care w/ @commchangeact’s 3rd Annual #DayWithoutChildCare . communitychangeaction.org/daywithoutchil…

On May 13th, child care providers, parents, and advocates are coming together for @commchangeact‘s #DayWithoutChildCare so that we give every child access to quality care, every provider a thriving wage, and every parent can afford it. communitychangeaction.org/daywithoutchil… #DWOCC24

Our department just issued rules to protect people from hidden airline fees and to require airlines to give passengers automatic cash refunds when owed. No more having to fend for yourself and jump through hoops to get your money back—airlines will have to automatically do this.

Without childcare there is no workforce. Child care providers and workers make it possible for parents - like me - to do what I do every day. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. x.com/communitychang…

Lawmakers across 14 states are threatening to cut funding summer food programs for our communities. Tune in to hear from those fighting back with short-term solutions that will help eradicate food insecurity for children. changewire.org/video/question…

Last week, I joined Community Change for the #CareCantWait actions that celebrated and championed care workers and organizers who keep our economy running. Learn how we’re fighting for continued investments for the care industry. changewire.org/community-chan…

Thrilled to share that today in Montgomery County we enacted the best paid parental leave policy in Pennsylvania with up to 16 weeks leave at paid 100% of salary for 3K employees. Promises kept.

We're particularly proud that we passed this with BIPARTISAN support. We hope other

These are the incredible leaders of the #CareCantWait coalition coming together to celebrate President Biden’ announcement today:

✅A child tax credit
✅Long-term care & family caregiving
✅National paid family & medical leave
✅ Affordable child care & universal preschool

Not only am I a social justice leader, I’m a mother. I see firsthand how early childhood educators impact the lives of children and their families. We must shine a light on the true cost of care, so I say again, care can't wait! #TheCareEconomy x.com/communitychang…

Today, many organizers and care advocates have rallied together to celebrate how far we’ve come and join together to continue building momentum to move us forward. Let me remind you, without child care there is no workforce! #TheCareEconomy x.com/communitychang…

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has the power to save lives. @CommunityChange fellow Kat Klawes shares with @upnorthnewswi her firsthand experience on how the ACA provided her life-saving treatments offering her a better quality of life. upnorthnewswi.com/2024/02/28/opi…

Financial security is essential to a healthy democracy. Thanks to the work of Central Florida Jobs With Justice, Orange County, Florida residents will be able to use ARPA funds to clear medical debt. wesh.com/article/orange…

Between the rising costs of childcare for parents and operating costs for childcare providers, families and providers are in need of an investment at the federal level. The The New York Times spotlights this unending cycle that puts our communities’ needs at risk. nytimes.com/2024/02/25/ups…

This address by Senator Schumer is a significant development in the Israel / Gaza conflict and U.S. support for Netanyahu policies. A major shift that should lead to immediate review of unconditional weapons support that pours from US to Netanyahu govt every 36 hours.

On the heels of their two Anthem Awards, Community Change’s Changewire fellows share experiences of how radical love impacts the lives of their communities. open.substack.com/pub/changewire…

'If anyone here tries to cut Social Security or Medicare – or raise the retirement age – I will stop them!' 💥 -@potus #SOTU

'No billionaire should pay a lower tax rate than a teacher – a sanitation worker – a nurse! That's why I've proposed a minimum tax of 25 percent for billionaires. Just 25 percent. That would raise $500 billion over the next 10 years.' - President Biden #SOTU

'In its decision to overturn Roe v. Wade – the Supreme Court majority wrote – 'Women are not without electoral or political power.' No kidding. Clearly those bragging about overturning Roe v. Wade have no clue about the power of women in America.' - President Biden