OKAllianceBGC

The Alliance provides government relations and grassroots advocacy on issues that affect Clubs and organizes statewide grants.

[OKAllianceBGC @ok_bgc]

Can we just talk about how awesome it is that Sallisaw Mayor Ernie Martens visits his local Club to cook hotdogs for the kids every summer? Thank you Mayor Martens for supporting the children in your community and your local Boys & Girls Club!

[OKAllianceBGC @ok_bgc]

@ok_bgc is proud to participate in @oksde's Ready Together Oklahoma plan and to work with groups like @OklaChildAdv to encourage investing federal stimulus funds in programs that help children recover from challenges created by the pandemic.
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[OKAllianceBGC @ok_bgc]

Thank you @GovStitt for signing HB1882! The Out of School Time Taskforce will lead to increased access to quality affordable out of school time programs for Oklahoma families!

[OKAllianceBGC @ok_bgc]

Thank you @OKHouseofReps and @oksenate for sending HB1882 to @GovStitt! This taskforce will help Oklahoma's kids have safe high quality places to go when school is not in session.

[OKAllianceBGC @ok_bgc]

Boys & Girls Clubs across the state are READY to work TOGETHER with OSDE to help children have a terrific summer full of learning, fun, and social connections! Thank you @oksde for supporting children’s academic and social needs this summer.

[OKAllianceBGC @ok_bgc]

The Alliance applauds the OSDE for investing in out-of-school-time programs and are honored that they have chosen to partner with us! #GreatFuturesStartHere
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[OKAllianceBGC @ok_bgc]

Congratulations to the Oklahoma Boys & Girls Club Military Youth of the Year-Lauren Johnson from Tinker Air Force Base! Thank you to all of Youth of the Year judges and the legislators who joined us for the awards announcement! #okleg #GreatFuturesStartHere

[OKAllianceBGC @ok_bgc]

Congratulations to the Oklahoma Boys & Girls Club Traditional Youth of the Year-Nelly Pendleton from BGC Bartlesville! Thank you to all of Youth of the Year judges and the legislators who joined us for the awards announcement! #okleg #GreatFuturesStartHere

[OKAllianceBGC @ok_bgc]

Congratulations to the Oklahoma Boys & Girls Club Military Youth of the Year-Lauren Johnson from Tinker Air Force Base! Thank you to all of Youth of the Year judges and the legislators who joined us for the awards announcement! #okleg #GreatFuturesStartHere

[OKAllianceBGC @ok_bgc]

Connecting two generations of leadership is always rewarding! #okleg

[tsabgcgreaterok @tsabgcgreaterok]

Our Youth of the Year candidate got the opportunity to discuss workforce development and other important issues on today’s virtual legislative round table. Thank you @ok_bgc for hosting this event and a special shout out to @ForrestBennett & @MaryBorenSD16 for great discussion.😊

[OKAllianceBGC @ok_bgc]

Boys & Girls Club Virtual Day at the Capitol is TOMORROW! We are excited to share the impact we're making on Oklahoma's children with our legislators. Check out our NEW IMPACT VIDEO! #GREATFutures #OKleg

[OPELOK @OPEL_OK]

April is Stress Awareness Month. Quality afterschool programs offer a host of protective factors that help children and young people manage toxic stress. Learn more via Afterschool Alliance's social and emotional learning toolkit. https://t.co/o1mQFODGPw

[OPELOK @OPEL_OK]

New report on virtual learning from @Education_AIR and After School Matters confirms that teenagers are currently facing significant, adult-like challenges, but afterschool programs can help support students during these challenging times.

Read More!
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[OKAllianceBGC @ok_bgc]

Through @OklahomaTSET's Food Systems Impact Grant and in partnership with @okfoodbank , @BGCA_Clubs Ottawa County was able to upgrade their kitchen and serve 25,271 healthy meals and snacks to Club Members since Sept 2020. Way to go Ottawa County and thank you TSET!

[OKAllianceBGC @ok_bgc]

Kids report vaping as young as 12 years old. Find out more at @StopsWithMe. Kids need a safe place to go afterschool with caring adult mentors who can help them make healthy choices. The Alliance is proud to work with @OklahomaTSET to support healthy futures for OK's kids!

[OKAllianceBGC @ok_bgc]

@jbrownokc Happy Birthday from your friends at @ok_bgc!

[OKAllianceBGC @ok_bgc]

@BGCA_Clubs provide youth with the skills they need to make healthy decisions about their future. We agree with @OklahomaTSET that vaping is a serious threat. Vaping among Oklahoma school students has climbed from 16.4% to 27.8% in just three years. Find out more @StopsWithMe.

[OKAllianceBGC @ok_bgc]

So appreciative of #OKLEG for taking time in their busy schedule to support HB 1882 with the goal of increasing access to quality affordable out of school time programs for Oklahoma kids and families! #OKBGCAdvocacy #GreatFutures

[OKAllianceBGC @ok_bgc]

We did it! Thank you to all the Club staff and Board Members who shared the impact @BGCA_Clubs are having on children's lives in Oklahoma! #NDOA2021 #GreatFutures

[Boys & Girls Clubs of America @BGCA_Clubs]

Our Champion of Youth award honors elected leaders who go above & beyond the call of duty to support America’s youth. #NDOA2021