Subject: $5 million proposed for VA OST!

$5 million proposed for VA OST!

March 8th, 2024 at 3:11 pm EDT

We are thrilled to share that the proposed compromise budget includes $5 million for out-of-school time programs! Thank you to everyone who reached out to their legislators and advocated for this important initiative. Since 2022, we have successfully ...

ACTION ALERT: Call on your representatives to save afterschool programming!

March 7th, 2024 at 3:38 pm EDT

Use Your Voice to Advocate for Afterschool Programs! We need your help advocating for afterschool programs! Budget conferees will soon decide what to include in the final budget the legislature will pass. Our funding was included in the Senate ...

✈️ 2024 FLIGHT CREW ANNOUNCED!

March 5th, 2024 at 4:00 pm EDT

Meet Leen- the 2024 MGM Virginia Flight Crew member! ...

📢 NOW ACCEPTING RFP's - MARY AND FRANCES YOUTH CENTER

March 4th, 2024 at 1:19 pm EDT

The purpose of this grant request for proposals is to allocate funding to community partners and organizations for the purpose of enhancing and expanding programs at the Mary and Frances Youth Center (MFYC). TYPES OF PROGRAMS:Youth Workshops or ...

ACTION ALERT: Call on your representatives to save afterschool programming!

February 29th, 2024 at 12:37 pm EDT

Use Your Voice to Advocate for Afterschool Programs! We need your help advocating for afterschool programs! Budget conferees have been appointed and are meeting now to decide what goes in the final budget the legislature will pass. Our funding ...

ACTION ALERT: Call on your representatives to save afterschool programming!

February 28th, 2024 at 8:45 am EDT

Use Your Voice to Advocate for Afterschool Programs! We need your help advocating for afterschool programs! Budget conferees will soon decide what to include in the final budget the legislature will pass. Our funding was included in the Senate ...

📆 SAVE THE DATE: 21st CCLC SUMMER SYMPOSIUM!

February 22nd, 2024 at 3:30 pm EDT

The U.S. Department of Education is pleased to announce the 21st Community Learning Centers (CCLC) 2024 Summer State Educational Agency (SEA) Coordinators' Meeting and 21st CCLC Summer Symposium will take place on July 31st and August 1st in San Fran ...

📢 GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR 21ST CCLC!

February 21st, 2024 at 2:57 pm EDT

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has announced the availability of 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grant funds to be awarded to school divisions and eligible organizations to support the implementation of community learning ...

ACTION ALERT: Call on your representatives to save afterschool programming!

February 16th, 2024 at 2:22 pm EDT

 We need your help advocating for afterschool programs! The Virginia General Assembly is considering budget amendments and one of them would make a $4 million statewide investment in programs through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers ...

VPOST STEM Ambassadors at the General Assembly!

February 15th, 2024 at 2:16 pm EDT

On Monday, January 29, 2024, VPOST had the honor of holding a Youth STEM Ambassadors Advocacy Day at the Virginia General Assembly. Fifteen youth ranging in ages 13-18 met with their legislators to share how and why STEM learning in afterschool and s ...