YMCA Advocacy Week

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