Advocacy

Raise Your Voice: Abernethy Parents and Students Leading the Way for Every Child's Future 2024/25

This 2024/25 school year, as Oregon lawmakers gather in Salem, universal school meals and equitable school funding are top priorities. This is a crucial opportunity for us to advocate for the resources our children need. By getting involved, you can make a significant difference—and it's a chance for parents and students to work together in a powerful way.

Here’s how you can take action:

1. Sign Up for Lobby Day Updates

Lobby Day is a special event where community members meet with legislators to discuss important issues and advocate for change. It's a chance for us to share our stories directly with those who make decisions about school funding and nutrition. This face-to-face interaction helps make our concerns more tangible and urgent. Participating in Lobby Day not only influences policy but also provides a valuable learning experience for students, teaching them about civic engagement and advocacy.

Sign Up Here for Lobby Day Updates

2. Write a Postcard to Your Lawmaker

This is our 4th annual Postcard Campaign! If you can’t join us in Salem, writing a postcard is another powerful way to advocate for universal school meals and increased funding, and our postcard kits are a wonderful way to get involved. Parents and students can collaborate on this activity, turning it into a meaningful lesson about the importance of civic participation. We’ll provide all the materials you need, so you can create and send your postcards as a family.

Request a Postcard Kit

Reach Out Directly

For any questions or to get more involved, feel free to contact me directly:

• Email: advocacy@supportabernethy.org

• Cell: 510-610-8917

Visit me at the Gazebo! Every Friday, I’ll be at a table in the gazebo at Abernethy Elementary. Come by to learn more about the advocacy process, get help with postcard writing, or discuss other topics related to our efforts. Bring your kids to learn about advocacy and how they can make a difference.

Every voice counts, and every child matters. Let’s unite as Abernethy Elementary parents and students to drive meaningful change and build a brighter future for all Oregon children.

Interested in learning more about how schools are funded? 

Robin Roemer, VP for Legislation with the Oregon PTA put together the following visual guide and an 8 minute explainer video here! You can learn even more by listening to his web series here.