Lights on After School: Keep the Lights On!

 In After School Advocacy

The Governor of Illinois has proclaimed today, October 24, 2024, Lights on Afterschool Day! JB Pritzker enthusiastically endorses LOA and is committed to the education of youth in the state. He recognizes the importance of afterschool programs and the challenges they face.

CAPE joined ACTNow at their rally to urge the Governor’s office, state legislators, and The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to release state funding. CAPE Associate Director of Education, Community Programs and Research Teju Adesida spoke on behalf of CAPE to highlight the impact of this funding issue on our organization and our school partners. Some of our students also joined this effort by participating in the #LightbulbChallenge in their Sewing Club at New Sullivan Elementary!

Urgent action is still needed to get the funds for afterschool programs flowing!

Learn how you can take action here.

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