We're bringing the Afterschool for All Challenge to you!

This year, we're not asking you to travel to Washington, D.C., for the Afterschool for All Challenge. We polled you, and heard you loud and clear: budgets are tight and times are uncertain at afterschool programs. But it's as important as ever to let Congress know about the need for more afterschool resources for our kids, families and communities.

Congress needs to hear from you. You are the local experts on afterschool, so we're asking you to call, meet and email Congress on Afterschool for All Challenge day: Feb. 7, 2013. Here in Washington, we'll be backing up your outreach at home through face-to-face meetings with Congress, as we team up with the National Network of Statewide Afterschool Networks.

On Feb. 7, take the Afterschool for All Challenge at home—we have all the tools you'll need in our Take Action Toolkit! Three easy ways to participate:

1. Meet with your Congressional district offices or set up a site visit at your program.
2. Call or email Congress and ask them to support funding for the afterschool programs working families rely on.
3. Encourage your contacts to take action.

So what are you waiting for? Add your name now to accept the Challenge. When you do, you'll receive personalized tips and information about your Members of Congress

To help you get started, join us throughout the month of January for a webinar series to walk you through how to successfully reach out to your Members of Congress during the Afterschool for All Challenge. Register now!