Use your Voice!
Virginia Resources
If there’s ever a time to use your voice, it is now! Contact your Congressional delegates in the Senate and House. Make sure to also follow the Afterschool Alliance to keep informed of the latest updates.
Quick Guides on Advocacy for
Out-of-School Time
Out-of-School Time (OST) Programs are a place for youth to discover their passion and make connections with adults and peers alike. Who better to tell decision makers the power of OST programs? Speaking truth to power can seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be! These quick guides will help you craft and share your unique OST Story.
VPOST Board of Directors Member, Mark Emery, Speaks at the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Meeting
In Spring 2025, Fairfax County Middle School Afterschool and Summer Learning programs were being threatened. Through the efforts of action alerts, e-blasts, social media campaigns, and speaking at local town-halls, funding for OST programs in Fairfax County was restored. Take a moment to watch the emotional and impactful plea from VPOST Board member, Mark Emery, at the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting.
