Voter Drive Underway

September 1, 2010

The Children’s Campaign is calling on every children’s organization in the state to ensure that every staff member, board member, volunteer, client, and parents of children served is registered to vote.  This and other electoral advocacy activities are being sponsored by two national organizations – Voices for America’s Children and First Focus – and by members of the Children’s Campaign.

Encouraging people to register and to vote is a permissible activity for charitable organizations.  Telling people for whom to vote is prohibited.  Let us all understand the difference and make full use of the opportunity.

The deadline for voter registration in Florida is Monday, October 4.  If not registered by then, the privilege will be denied.

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Children’s Movement To Hold Rallies and Host Gubernatorial Debate

September 1, 2010

David Lawrence is a self-described frustrated Floridian. When it comes to children, he says, our state doesn’t have its priorities straight. Fifteen rallies over the course of 24 days in September stretching from Pensacola to Key West will draw attention to the pitiful plight of Florida’s children. Dubbed the “Milk Party Tour”, the organizers are [...]

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Watchdog: Children’s Campaign pleased to accept new board members

August 23, 2010

The Children’s Campaign is pleased to announce the addition of four prestigious citizen advocates to its Board of Directors. Dan Clark, of Tallahassee, has a successful career in leading and consulting with credit unions with a special expertise in governance and strategic planning.  He is a speaker, facilitator and coach sharing his experience and knowledge. [...]

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