I am thrilled and so pleased to announce that our December Fundraising efforts brought in $5,520! Thanks to everyone who was able to give. This amount combined with our previous on-going donations gives the FN a total of $8,000. We have successfully raised the $2,130 to maintain our space and still have some left to "play" with. Our Advisory Council has begun to make decisions as to what programming the FN will be able to provide and bring back. If you have any thoughts, ideas and requests please let a Council member or Rosemary know and we'll see what we can do! Check out the activities listed on the newsletter insert and Animal Adventures on the back page.
In addition to our own funds, I am so overjoyed to announce the $1,000 donation from the Northboro Jr's Women Club. These funds are allowing the FN to bring back our Friday Drop In music program. We are so pleased to have their support for such a widely used and positive activity. It's a great way for so many to participate in such a fun activity! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
During the past few weeks, our FN, along with all the other 42 FN across the state wrote letters to the Governor, our legislators and the Board Members of Early Education and Care. We sincerely hope this effort will educate our leaders as to what exactly happens here and that they will then understand our value and keep us in the budget. In the coming months I will do my best to keep everyone posted and I'll be sure to let you know when we need your help. Thanks to everyone who came through with a letter!
Rosemary
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Letter Writing Campaign
Dear Families,
As Governor Deval Patrick looks at what to include and how to balance the Fiscal Year 2010 Massachusetts state budget, it is critical that he knows how important the Massachusetts Family Network is and how MFN impacts and benefits families. It is up to us to show the Governor, through our letters, our emails, and our faxes, what the Massachusetts Family Network is and what the Family Network does.
Below you will find a suggested letter format. When you are writing, please be sure to include the following: a) Your name and address, b) the ages of all of your children, c) our FN name: Assabet Valley Area FN, d) the line item from the governor's budget (Massachusetts Family Network Programs - line 3000-7050 Family Support and Engagement), and e) your own personal story.
Once you have composed your letter, please send them to us at the FN by the end of this week/early next week. While we plan to have letters for: a) Governor Deval Patrick, b) your local State Representatives, and c) each member of the Early Education and Care Board of Directors, if you wish it is acceptable to simply address them: To Whom It May Concern.
Suggested letter format:
DATE
Parent Name
Parent Address
Parent City, State, Zip
Dear Governor, State Rep, Senator, Board of Directors, (To Whom It May Concern,)
My name is _____________________, I live in ____________________, and I have ____ children. For ____ years/months I have been taking part in the free programs offered by my local Family Network program, the ________________________. This program is very important to me, my small children, and my entire family.
In this time of economic uncertainty, families need a place where they can stay connected to each other and their children. Families need a place where they can talk about resources and parenting, because with all of life stressors, the job of parenting gets more challenging, and families need all the support they can get.
>Please provide one concrete example of your relationship with your Family Network, and how your Family Network has impacted your family. FOR EXAMPLE: After my baby was born, it was the _____________ Family Network that… OR
The FN is a great place to connect with families since I was new to the area…… OR
The FN helped me and my family out by providing us with ….OR
The parenting classes provide me with……OR
Please feel free to tell "your story" Everyone’s unique, personal stories are what makes this program so powerful, and these are the kinds of stories our legislators need to hear.< End the letter with the following statement:
It is imperative that the Massachusetts Family Network Programs - line 3000-7050 Family Support and Engagement - are secure in next year’s FY 2010 budget.
Sincerely,
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Many thanks everyone, for your efforts and support of this campaign!
As Governor Deval Patrick looks at what to include and how to balance the Fiscal Year 2010 Massachusetts state budget, it is critical that he knows how important the Massachusetts Family Network is and how MFN impacts and benefits families. It is up to us to show the Governor, through our letters, our emails, and our faxes, what the Massachusetts Family Network is and what the Family Network does.
Below you will find a suggested letter format. When you are writing, please be sure to include the following: a) Your name and address, b) the ages of all of your children, c) our FN name: Assabet Valley Area FN, d) the line item from the governor's budget (Massachusetts Family Network Programs - line 3000-7050 Family Support and Engagement), and e) your own personal story.
Once you have composed your letter, please send them to us at the FN by the end of this week/early next week. While we plan to have letters for: a) Governor Deval Patrick, b) your local State Representatives, and c) each member of the Early Education and Care Board of Directors, if you wish it is acceptable to simply address them: To Whom It May Concern.
Suggested letter format:
DATE
Parent Name
Parent Address
Parent City, State, Zip
Dear Governor, State Rep, Senator, Board of Directors, (To Whom It May Concern,)
My name is _____________________, I live in ____________________, and I have ____ children. For ____ years/months I have been taking part in the free programs offered by my local Family Network program, the ________________________. This program is very important to me, my small children, and my entire family.
In this time of economic uncertainty, families need a place where they can stay connected to each other and their children. Families need a place where they can talk about resources and parenting, because with all of life stressors, the job of parenting gets more challenging, and families need all the support they can get.
>Please provide one concrete example of your relationship with your Family Network, and how your Family Network has impacted your family. FOR EXAMPLE: After my baby was born, it was the _____________ Family Network that… OR
The FN is a great place to connect with families since I was new to the area…… OR
The FN helped me and my family out by providing us with ….OR
The parenting classes provide me with……OR
Please feel free to tell "your story" Everyone’s unique, personal stories are what makes this program so powerful, and these are the kinds of stories our legislators need to hear.< End the letter with the following statement:
It is imperative that the Massachusetts Family Network Programs - line 3000-7050 Family Support and Engagement - are secure in next year’s FY 2010 budget.
Sincerely,
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Many thanks everyone, for your efforts and support of this campaign!
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