Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

May 18, 2020 at 8:19 PM

Join Us! Virtual Early Childhood Advocacy Week Begins TODAY

Advocacy opportunities that can be done easily from home To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear Supporter, The Ounce’s Illinois Policy Team is excited to announce and kick off its first ever Virtual Early Childhood Advocacy Week – #Sus…

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

May 8, 2020 at 1:30 PM

[Deadline] Sign a card for new moms in our programs

Just a few hours left to join in! To view this email as a webpage, click here. John— Today is the last day to send a special Mother’s Day message of support and encouragement to new moms in our programs. Now more than ever, our moms need to know th…

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  Edna Lindsey, Healthy Parents & Babies, the Ounce · [email protected]

May 6, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Help make Mother’s Day extra-special

Help encourage new moms this Mother’s Day To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, It is so inspiring to see how many people like you are standing up for children and families right now. The outpouring of support during yesterday’s …

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  Johanna Vetter, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 9:31 PM

RE: Diapers. Food. Educational resources. The essentials for #GivingTuesdayNow

Act now to help families who need you most. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, The clock is ticking on #GivingTuesdayNow, and we’re overwhelmed by your generosity and support. We haven’t quite met our goal of raising $27,000, b…

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  Diana Rauner, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 1:30 PM

#GivingTuesdayNow - The most vulnerable children need us today

It’s happening—find out more To view this email as a webpage, click here. John, The COVID-19 crisis has sparked an incredible effort, #GivingTuesdayNow: one day of unity to give what we can to help those affected most.  This pandemic has impacted …

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  Johanna Vetter, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

May 4, 2020 at 1:25 PM

Help families in under-resourced communities

GivingTuesdayNow is your chance to help the children who need us most... To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, Tomorrow is #GivingTuesdayNow—a global day of giving and unity taking place as an emergency response to the unpreceden…

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

April 24, 2020 at 8:31 PM

Join us on Monday for the Ounce’s Annual Luncheon: Virtual Edition

Check out more information on the virtual version of our luncheon and how to register... To view this email as a webpage, click here. Don't forget to register for our 2020 Annual Luncheon: Virtual Edition Presented by Peoples Gas Monday, April 27 …

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

April 22, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Less than one week until the Ounce’s Annual Luncheon: Virtual Edition

Check out more information on the virtual version of our luncheon and how to register... To view this email as a webpage, click here. Don't forget to register for our 2020 Annual Luncheon: Virtual Edition Presented by Peoples Gas Monday, April 27 …

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  Ounce National Policy Team · [email protected]

April 16, 2020 at 1:10 PM

The time for collective action – resources and innovative solutions

navigating through this crisis together To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear colleagues, We know you are all working tirelessly to ensure our youngest learners and their families have the support and care they need during this diffic…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

April 9, 2020 at 6:45 PM

Illinois COVID-19 resources

guidance and support for families and those in the field To view this email as a webpage, click here. Everyone connected to the state’s early care and education system is focused on making sure young children, their families and providers feel safe …

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

April 9, 2020 at 6:10 PM

Join us: The Ounce’s Annual Luncheon goes virtual, April 27, 2020

Check out more information on the virtual version of our luncheon and how to register... To view this email as a webpage, click here. Join us for our 2020 Annual Luncheon: Virtual Edition Featuring a special online screening of our documentary “To…

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  Diana Rauner, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

April 6, 2020 at 8:31 PM

COVID-19 comprehensive crisis response plan

Stay up to date on what the Ounce is doing for our families impacted by the global health crisis... To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the country, it is clear that this wil…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

April 3, 2020 at 9:15 PM

Update: 2020 Early Childhood Advocacy Day

Responding to COVID-19 To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear supporter,  We first want to send positive thoughts to those who are being impacted by the effects of COVID-19 here in Chicago and throughout the world. We especially want to …

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 12:21 PM

Ask Congress to support early childhood investments

Request the following MIECHV supports during the COVID-19 emergency To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear Supporter, The federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic must include funding for programs that support the healthy d…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 27, 2020 at 8:29 PM

Now more than ever, make yourself count! U.S. Census 2020

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear Supporter, Even during these uncertain times, completing the 2020 Census and making sure every child is counted is imperative. Unfortunately, many groups are historically undercounted, particularly …

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

March 26, 2020 at 12:11 PM

eNews: Taking action for families impacted by COVID-19

Find out what the Ounce is doing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic... To view this email as a webpage, click here. An update from our president The Ounce’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread and impact lives acro…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 20, 2020 at 6:20 PM

ISBE issues extension for FY 2021 RFP for Early Childhood Block Grant

Due to the recent COVID-19 school and child care program closures deadline is now April 15 To view this email as a webpage, click here. Due to the recent COVID-19 school and child care program closures, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) i…

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  Ounce National Policy Team · [email protected]

March 19, 2020 at 7:39 PM

Urgent request for advocacy organizations

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Many of you may have received an alert yesterday to contact Congress requesting significant attention to and investment in the child care and early learning sector as Congress works to craft a third COVID…

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  Diana Rauner, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

March 18, 2020 at 1:17 PM

COVID-19 update: Our children need your help

Support those most in need during this national crisis To view this email as a webpage, click here. John— Now more than ever, we need your help. As we shared on Friday, today’s health crisis has left countless families without access to essential r…

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  Diana Rauner, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

March 14, 2020 at 12:02 AM

Help our families impacted by COVID-19

Please join us today in ensuring they have the resources they need to continue to thrive. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to spread and impact lives across the country. With countless scho…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 9, 2020 at 8:31 PM

Illinois Policy Team's Spring Early Edition: Head to the Polls

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Take five minutes to read the Ounce's early childhood priorities this session  Beginning of Illinois’ Spring 2020 Legislative Session The state legislative session is now underway. Development of the state’s FY 20…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

March 2, 2020 at 9:43 PM

Join Us for Early Childhood Advocacy Day, April 29

We need your support to speak out on behalf of Illinois’ children and families To view this email as a webpage, click here. REGISTRATION OPEN! Early Childhood Advocacy Day Wednesday, April 29 Springfield, IL Calling all advocates! We need your sup…

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

March 2, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Get expert tips for story time!

Join us in celebrating Read Across America day with these simple tips that will help develop your child’s language and literacy skills... To view this email as a webpage, click here. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent or the fun uncle, it’s never…

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  Ounce National Policy Team · [email protected]

February 27, 2020 at 9:30 PM

The Ounce national policy team at work

To view this email as a webpage, click here. Take a look at this data   The road to affordable child care Find out more in our new policy brief The Ounce is excited to announce the release of a new policy brief, Expanding High-Quality Child Care for Infants …

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

February 26, 2020 at 8:22 PM

Reminder: Ounce Hosts Webinar to Discuss FY 2021 Legislative Priorities

Join us on Friday, Feb. 28 at 12 p.m. CT To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear Supporter, The Illinois Policy Team (IPT) will share a more detailed look at its Fiscal Year 2021 legislative priorities, highlighted in its recently releas…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

February 19, 2020 at 9:12 PM

Ounce releases statement on Gov. Pritzker’s budget address

We welcome the governor’s proposal, which prioritizes young children To view this email as a webpage, click here. The Ounce releases statement on Gov. Pritzker's budget addressToday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker presented his Fiscal Year 2021 budge…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

February 13, 2020 at 9:31 PM

Ounce Highlights FY 2021 IL Legislative Priorities

a snapshot of the budget requests and legislative priorities that the Ounce will be advocating for and pursuing during the Illinois 2020 spring legislative session To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear Supporter, The Illinois Policy Te…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 10:40 PM

Ask Gov. Pritzker to Support Early Childhood Investments

Use your voice today and in the coming weeks by contacting his office To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear supporter, Urge Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to include significant investments in early childhood in his proposed FY2021 budget.…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

January 24, 2020 at 8:10 PM

ISBE issues FY21 RFP for early childhood block grant

Proposals are due on March 23, 2020 no later than 4 p.m. To view this email as a webpage, click here. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has issued Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Early Childhood Block Grant: P…

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

January 23, 2020 at 9:31 PM

2019 = more children ready to succeed

Check out the Ounce's 2019 Year in Review to learn how we are driving change to best prepare our children for a bright future. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Looking back at another momentous year 2019 Annual Year in Review Preparing children f…

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  Ounce National Policy Team · [email protected]

January 15, 2020 at 6:30 PM

New Report on the effectiveness of Early Head Start – Child Care Partnerships

The Ounce is excited to announce the release of a new policy brief, Expanding High-Quality Child Care for Infants & Toddlers: Lessons from Implementation of Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships in States. To view this email as a webpage, click here. …

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

January 14, 2020 at 9:30 PM

Save The Date: Early Childhood Advocacy Day, April 29

We need your support to speak out on behalf of Illinois’ children and families. To view this email as a webpage, click here. SAVE THE DATE Early Childhood Advocacy Day Wednesday, April 29 Springfield, IL Calling all advocates! Early Childhood Adv…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

January 10, 2020 at 9:30 PM

CPS agrees to transport preschool-aged children to receive special education services

Transportation services will be available to children who attend community-based early childhood programs and who are required to attend a CPS school to receive their services. To view this email as a webpage, click here. As a result of a complaint…

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  Johanna Vetter, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

January 2, 2020 at 2:11 PM

The best way to start the New Year

It’s not too late. You can still make 3X the difference To view this email as a webpage, click here. Happy New Year, John! With the hustle and bustle that comes with ringing in the New Year, it’s possible that compassionate supporters like you mis…

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  Hours Left, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 7:11 PM

Last Chance: 3X Match Challenge Expires Soon

Time is running out to triple your impact. What are you waiting for? To view this email as a webpage, click here. The year is almost over, John—which means just hours left to get the impact of your tax-deductible gift of $10 or more TRIPLED up to $2…

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  3X Match, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 1:11 PM

The last thing you do in 2019 can be your best act of the year

Your impact can still be 3X TRIPLED To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, The Ounce’s December Match Challenge ends at MIDNIGHT. Have you made your tax-deductible gift yet? Your impact can still be TRIPLED, up to $25,000! This g…

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  Johanna Vetter, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 7:11 PM

Update: 3X Match Challenge – Let’s do it!

Your chance to help children in 2019 is running out—the clock is ticking To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, This big, Big, BIG news just came in, and I’m so excited to be the one to share it with you:  Your donation of $10 or …

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  One Day Left, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 1:11 PM

Progress on our goal: ⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛⬜⬜⬜ 75%

We’re WELL on our way to maxing out our match challenge. Get us over the top To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, There is only one more day to raise $25,000 by midnight on Dec. 31, with your impact DOUBLED by a generous donor’s…

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  Diana Rauner, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

December 27, 2019 at 2:10 PM

Big news: Your impact to help children can be doubled!

Through Dec. 31, you can make 2X the difference for children born into poverty! Donate right away To view this email as a webpage, click here. December Match Challenge We have only 5 days to meet our match goal of $25,000. Make a gift of $10 or more and it will be DOUB…

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  Johanna Vetter, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

December 20, 2019 at 2:10 PM

Happy Holidays from the Ounce...

...and a Joyful New Year! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, This time of year is all about family and friends and we want you to know we appreciate having you as part of our community. Thank you for your partnership. We look f…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

December 16, 2019 at 10:07 PM

Gov. J.B. Pritzker launches commission on early childhood funding

We welcome the formation of this commission... To view this email as a webpage, click here. We applaud Gov. J.B. Pritzker for his commitment to young children and their families, as demonstrated by the launching of the Illinois Commission on Equitab…

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  Book Match Extended, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

December 4, 2019 at 2:10 PM

Giving Tuesday Match Extended

There’s still time to double your impact To view this email as a webpage, click here. Giving Tuesday Book Match Challenge KPMG’s Family for Literacy has generously agreed to extend our Giving Tuesday Book Match Challenge for one more day. Make a gift of $10 or more by …

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  Book Match, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 6:30 PM

Midday update for John

Giving Tuesday is half over, but we haven’t reached our goal. Can you help? To view this email as a webpage, click here. Giving Tuesday Book Match Challenge Today only, your gift will be MATCHED with funds for children’s books and educational resources by KPMG’s Family…

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  Johanna Vetter, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 2:11 PM

Give the joy of reading for #GivingTuesday

If we meet our $10,000 Giving Tuesday goal, children in our programs will receive $20,000 in books and educational resources. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Giving Tuesday Book Match Challenge Today only, your gift will be MATCHED with funds for children’…

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  Joshua Oaks, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

December 2, 2019 at 5:18 PM

John, don’t miss this book match

Make your Giving Tuesday gift early and it will be MATCHED To view this email as a webpage, click here. Giving Tuesday Book Match Challenge Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday. Will you help us get a head start on our $10,000 goal? Make a gift of $10 or more and every dollar wi…

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  Johanna Vetter, Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

November 28, 2019 at 2:10 PM

We are grateful for you!

On behalf of the children and families we serve and everyone at the Ounce, we wish you and yours a festive and warm holiday! To view this email as a webpage, click here. Dear John, This holiday season, we want you to know how thankful we are for yo…

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  Ounce of Prevention Fund · [email protected]

November 20, 2019 at 9:40 PM

eNews: A champion for home visiting

Long-time Ounce employee Nick Wechsler honored with Home Visiting Leadership Award To view this email as a webpage, click here. Take 5 minutes to get inspired by this amazing advocate for early learning 30 years of dedicated service The Ounce’s Nick Wechsle…

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  Ounce National Policy Team · [email protected]

November 12, 2019 at 2:30 PM

Fall National Policy Spotlight: State Policy Update Report

Check out important policy updates from 33 states across the U.S. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Take a few minutes to read about all the progress we made in 2019 The State Policy Update Report is now available! We are pleased to share our 20…

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  Ounce Illinois Policy Team · [email protected]

November 4, 2019 at 2:30 PM

Fall Early Edition: Ounce Illinois Policy Team releases 2019 Legislative Summary

Check out important policy updates and what is on the horizon this legislative session. To view this email as a webpage, click here. Check out the progress we made last year The Ounce releases 2019 Legislative Summary In 2019, a number of noteworthy bills i…

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  Ounce National Policy Team · [email protected]

October 31, 2019 at 6:10 PM

2019 State Policy Update Report Released

This report provides a snapshot of state advocates’ and leaders’ birth-to-five policy priorities, along with state budget and policy changes To view this email as a webpage, click here. We are pleased to share our 2019 State Policy Update Report on…

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