The Pennsylvania State Alliance of YMCAs sponsors YMCA Advocacy Week! Every YMCA association is encouraged to plan and implement an event designed to highlight the positive impact the Y has in the community. The purpose of this special week is to help local Ys build and maintain positive relationships with local, county, state and federal elected officials.
2022 Advocacy Day
PAST ADVOCACY WEEKS
Photos from 2014 Advocacy Week
Photos from 2015 Advocacy Week
Photos from 2016 Advocacy Week
Photos from 2017 Advocacy Week
Photos from 2018 Advocacy Week
The State Alliance has prepared a “Toolkit” for local Ys to use in preparing and implementing a successful Advocacy Week event. The Toolkit can be found below.
ADVOCACY WEEK TOOLKIT
Advocacy Week – Sample Press Release
Advocacy Week – List of Suggested Invitees
Advocacy Week – Talking Points
Advocacy Week – Best Practices
Advocacy Week – Suggested Itinerary #2
Advocacy Week – Suggested Itinerary #1
Advocacy Week – Suggested Itinerary #3
Advocacy Week – Sample Media Advisory
Advocacy Week – Sample Invite Letter