Non-Profit Soapbox

Virginians polled by Mason Dixon (625 likely voters evenly split Republicans and Democrats) on their feelings about kids issues and what the state should do about them believe

• the next Governor, along with the legislature, needs to give a higher priority to the health, education and well-being of Virginia’s children and spend less time on other issues, (64%)
• that government investments in the education, health, and safety of children are necessary to ensure Virginia’s long-term economic growth (79%), and
• government has the moral responsibility to provide financial support for the poor, the sick, and children (65%).

Check out more on this poll here.

Check out this new video from The Raising of America.

Are We Crazy About Our Kids? The Cost/Benefit Equation explores the economics of investing in high quality early care and preschool. It pays for itself several times over. So what is holding us back?

Every Child Matters is bringing Tamara Tunie to Alexandria!

On the evening of Wednesday, June 12, Ms. Tunie will be featured alongside former Congressman Tom Perriello, now Counselor for Policy with the Center for American Progress and President and CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, as the guest speakers at an awards reception honoring two lifetime children's advocates -- Alexandria residents and former members of the House of Delegates Vince Callahan (R-34) and Brian Moran (D-46).

Every Child Matters is a national 501(c)(3) non-partisan children's advocacy group.  The event, to be held at the home of Brooke and Chris Curran, will help fund the organization's Strong Kids, Strong Virginia campaign.