2008 Truth Tour
Educating citizens and candidates about the reality facing Florida’s children is the focus of the Our Children: 2008 Truth Tour launched by Children’s Campaign, Inc., a statewide watchdog group, in partnership with Voices for America’s Children, a national advocacy organization. Learn more about the Truth Tour, read the fact sheet.
Truth Tour citizen summits will occur in :
- Miami - Thursday, September 18, 2008
- Central Florida (Orlando) - Thursday, October 9, 2008
- Gainesville- Monday, October 27, 2008
- Big Bend (Tallahassee) - TBD
- FSU Live - November 7, 2008
- Ft. Myers - TBD
- Jacksonville - Thursday, February 5, 2009
- Brevard- Thursday, February 19, 2009
Groups and individuals who want the Our Children: 2008 Truth Tour to come to their community should contact Children’s Campaign Inc., at truthtour@iamforkids.org.
Read what Children's Campaign has been saying about Our Children: 2008 Truth Tour:
- FSU Live E-Vite
- FSU Live: Outreach Flier
- Central Florida E-Vite
- Central Florida Outreach Flier
- Press Release: Miami Truth Tour
- Miami Truth Tour E-Vite
Miami:
When: Thursday, September 18, 2008 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Clarke Recital Hall – University of Miami Campus5501 San Amaro Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33146
for directions contact Raquel Bailey
Cost: Free of charge! Please bring a friend!
RSVP:Please RSVP to Raquel Bailey (850) 425-2600 rbailey@iamforkids.org
Please include name, organization, phone number and e-mail address in RSVP e-mail or voicemail messages.
Central Florida (Orlando):
Children’s Campaign, Inc. and the Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families are hosting a citizen forum to TELL THE TRUTH about the extent of the crisis and to listen to you about the actions to be taken:When: Thursday, October 9, 2008 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: Council Chambers Office; Orlando City Hall400 South Orange Avenue Orlando,Florida 32801
Directions:
Coming From the West on I-4:
Take I-4 East to Anderson Street (Exit 82C)
(Exit curves right)
Right onto Boone Avenue
Coming from the East on I-4:
Take1-4 West
Exit #82C Anderson Street
RIGHT on Division Avenue
RIGHT on South Street (Anderson Street is closed at Division Avenue)
Turn right on Boone Ave
Driving Directions from 408 (East-West Expressway):
Coming Eastbound on 408 (East-West Expressway):
408 East to I-4 East - toward Daytona Beach (Exit 10A)
Take the Anderson Street exit (Exit 82C)
Cost: Free of charge! Please bring a friend!RSVP:Please RSVP to Raquel Bailey (850) 425-2600 rbailey@iamforkids.org
Please include name, organization, phone number and e-mail address in RSVP e-mail or voicemail messages.
Gainesville:
When: Monday, October 27, 2008 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Where: HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Pre-school Youngsters) Office603 NW 7 Avenue
Use this link for directions to above location using Google Maps
Note: Enter the location you are coming from by the A on the left side of the screen.
Cost: Free of charge! Please bring a friend!
RSVP:Please RSVP to Raquel Bailey (850) 425-2600 rbailey@iamforkids.org
Please include name, organization, phone number and e-mail address in RSVP e-mail or voicemail messages.
Partners:
This event is made possible by the support of:
Host Sponsor: Hippy USA; Partners: Alachua County Children's Alliance, Children's Campaign, Inc., Children's Home Society, Junior League of Gainesville, League of Women Voters of Alachua County/Gainesville, Fl., National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Partnership for Strong Families, and United Way of North Central Florida.
Big Bend (Tallahassee):
TBD2008 Truth Tour Live FSU: “Steppin’ up for Kids”:
When: Friday, November 7, 2008 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
75 North Woodward Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32306
Use this link for directions to above location using Google Maps
Note: Enter the location you are coming from by the A on the left side of the screen.
Cost: Free of charge! Please bring a friend!
Bands: Etherical, Sinister Nasty, Eden’s Fill with acoustic set by Jonathan Gary
Ft. Myers:
Coming soon check back for more details2009 Truth Tour of the First Coast (Jacksonville):
When: Thursday, February 5, 2009 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: WJCT (Public Television Station)100 Festival Park Avenue - Jacksonville, FL 32202
for directions contact Raquel Bailey
RSVP:Please RSVP to Raquel Bailey (850) 425-2600 rbailey@iamforkids.org
Please include name, organization, phone number and e-mail address in RSVP e-mail or voicemail messages.
2009 Brevard County Truth Tour:
When: Thursday, February 19, 2009 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Where: Brevard COmmunity College3865 N. Wickham Road- Melbourne, FL 32935
RSVP:Please RSVP to Raquel Bailey (850) 425-2600 rbailey@iamforkids.org
Please include name, organization, phone number and e-mail address in RSVP e-mail or voicemail messages.
To be included in the Truth Tour will be the Legislative and Congressional Connection, a non-partisan effort to reach Florida’s future elected leaders. Legislative and Congressional Connection an educational packet including a compilation of issue briefs, facts and polling surveys accented by graphics and photography. It provides citizens, candidates and office-holders with a broad overview and assessment of the challenges and problems facing Florida's children. Read Legislative and Congressional Connection.