The Time for Action is Now

    Everything that involves people is political. The policies and regulations passed and enforced through political administration affect our everyday lives. Policies are based upon research on cost and benefits of public programs that are delivered to society. In DC the programs that are being cut after council member research are programs that support DC residents struggling with poverty including; Adult Education, Homeless Services, Child Care Vouchers and Interim Disability Assistance. These programs are vital to the community and cuts to these programs should enrage residents to fight for new policy. New public policy is the result of public outcry. It is time for the DC community to publicly outcry for the funding and attention their programs deserve. Wednesday, April 20^th 12:00p, The Fair Budget Coalition of the District of Columbia will be holding their annual Advocacy Day at the Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. This event is a great opportunity for organizations and community members to show their support for these services and the funding necessary to keep them.  

    Earlier on April 20^th at 10:00a, all of the community members in support of Adult and Family Education should come to the Wilson Building for the Office of State Superintendent’s (OSEE) budget hearing. To support the Adult and Family Education programs you can write a letter to your council member, testify at the hearing, or participate in the advocacy day event at 12:00p. Your support is encouraged and welcomed. To find additional information about how you can show your support for the Adult and Family Education programs check out the most recent blog entry on the DC LEARNS site. The time for action is now and action is necessary to ensure a brighter future for our community.

--Krystal