Former Central Fall Council Prez | Advocate | Proud š©š“ | #1 Aunt | Proud šš¶ mom | Product of CF & PVD ā¤ļø
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Apr 10
So proud of our youth from @youngvoicesri , @Ariseducation, @youthinactionri , @ProgresoLatino, @pvdstudentunion RIPINš«¶š½
They are leading the fight for educational equity in RIāshowing up, testifying, & pushing for student power, mental health support, and school libraries.
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Mar 26
What happens when the people closest to the classroom donāt have a vote? Letās talk about it!
Join our youth-led virtual panel on why the student member & Teacher of the Year should have voting power on the Council on Elementary & Secondary Education.
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Join us on Feb 10 at 3pm at the State House to advocate for the rights of our immigrant neighbors.
ICE watchers and immigration lawyers will be there to support our community.
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10 Nov 2025
I really enjoyed my time with the @NellieMaeEdFdn Speaker Bureau Fellows! It was inspiring to learn about their strategic plan and vision for the futureāworking to ensure all young people have access to the equitable education they deserve.š #EducationEquity
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30 Oct 2025
Members of the @RaisingRI coalition met this morning to set our agenda for the 2026 legislative session. Together, weāre ready to fight for RIās poorest familiesābecause we refuse to forget the most vulnerable in our state. #EndPoverty #RaisingRI
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1 Jul 2025
šØ The federal government is withholding funding for afterschool & summer programs, threatening services for nearly 1.4āÆmillion kids. We must #ProtectAfterschool ā sign the petition to demand the release of these critical funds: win.newmode.net/afterschoolaā¦
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10 Jun 2025
It takes a village to create change! Grateful to work with strong advocates to improve the RI Worksāespecially on policy to increase the child support pass-through for families getting just $50/month. We can and must do better. Pass S658 & H5992! For more info visit @RaisingRI
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4 Jun 2025
š¢ Most child support for RI Works families is kept by the state and federal governmentāparents get just $50/month.
The @RaisingRI Coalition is holding a Lobby Day tomorrow to change that!
šļø Meet us June 5, at 3PM in front of the State House Library to talk to legislators.
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30 May 2025
š¢ One of our youth leaders just had an op-ed published in the Boston Globe calling for more school social workers! During #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, young people are urging RI leaders to pass the bill that funds these vital supports. Our kids canāt wait bostonglobe.com/2025/05/30/mā¦
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28 May 2025
So proud of our youth leaders who showed up and spoke up at Yesterdays press conference calling for more school social workers! š Big thanks to our partners at the Womenās Policy Institute (@WomensFundRI), the @nasw, & bill sponsors! Pass S250 & H6045
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22 May 2025
Massiveš«”š«”š«”to @ArtBHandy, @divya__nair, @Hey_JessV, @RIKidsCount & ā remotely ā @CenterOnBudget's Diana Azevedo-McCaffrey for highlighting that RI could & should be doing so much more to support families & children in poverty.
Here's the policy brief: economicprogressri.org/publiā¦
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15 May 2025
š¢ You're invited!
Join us for a TANF Policy Briefing on Thurs, May 22 @ 3PM at the State House Library šLearn how #RIWorks supports families w/ young childrenāand how we can support:
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Letās build a stronger safety net!
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30 Apr 2025
Youth showed up powerfully at yesterdayās hearing for HB6045 calling for more school social workers. Their message was clear: students need support now. Less invest in their mental health, not wait until itās too late. #MentalHealthMatters
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15 Apr 2025
On Tax Day, make your voice heard & demand an equitable tax system in RI! Tax fairness can begin by est. a new 3% surtax for the top 1% of filers on their taxable income above $625K. Sign the petition! forms.gle/dKeX7LYpyuiimTJN7
@GovDanMcKee, @JosephShekarchi, @SenatorRuggerio
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4 Apr 2025
YOU DID IT!!!! š¤©
Thank you to everyone who donated to @RIKidsCount for #401Gives! You helped us EXCEED our goal!! ā¤ļø
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1 Apr 2025
Thereās still time to give! Please consider making a donation to help us reach our goal.
31 Mar 2025
Letās debunk some myths about us on this high holiday ā 401 Gives Eve āØš«
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#nonprofit #community #RI #equity #RhodeIsland #401Gives
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26 Mar 2025
Yesterday, we teamed up w/the @WomensFundRI Policy Institute cohort to advocate for SB0250 & HB6045 to increase school social workers š§āš«ā¤ļøāš©¹ Our young people deserve more access to mental health supports in school. Grateful for the reps championing this effort! #MentalHealthMatter
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25 Mar 2025
Shoutout to the @MultilingualRI coalition for an amazing event on the expansion of dual language programs and growing our pool of bilingual educators! Grateful to all the sponsors and electeds who showed up, including Senator Ana Quezada. #Bilingualeducation
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21 Mar 2025
š Curious how dual language programs really help kids learn English and a second language? š Spoiler: Bilingual brains have big educational economic benefits!
Join @MultilingualRI next Tuesday to learn more ā details below! š #DualLanguage #BilingualEducation
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18 Mar 2025
Itās incredible to see young people leading the way for democracy! A 14-year-old just testified on the need for Same Day Voter Registrationāproving that civic engagement has no age limit. The future is bright! #DemocracyInAction #YouthVoice
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