Contact New York Children's Action Network for event and ticket information.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (ET)
Join us as we rally to make children a state and national political priority!
A bus will leave from Penn Station, on 31st between 7th & 8th, between 7:00 - 7:15 a.m. Note: The Bronx stop has been cancelled.
A bus will leave Christopher Morley Park in Manhasset, Long Island between 6:00 - 6:15 a.m.
A bus will leave Bulls' Head Plaza, corner of Genesee and Main, in Rochester between 6:00 - 6:15 a.m. It will stop at the Exit 34A lot outside of Syracuse between 7:30 - 8:00 a.m.
All buses will leave Albany after the rally around 1:30 p.m.
Please contact Jenn O'Connor at 518/463-1896, ext. 31 with any questions.
Program:
Carl Hayden, Chair and Chancellor Emeritus, SUNY Board of Trustees
Dr. Helen Rouvelas, Pediatric Pulmonologist, Docs for Tots
Christina Felix, Youth Power!, Families Together in New York State
Sgt. (Ret.) Lenny Ricchiuti, Albany Police Athletic League
Karen Schimke, President and CEO, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy
Others still to be announced
Also Joining Us:
Supported By:
What is Step Up for Kids Day?
On September 16th all across the United States, advocates, parents, grandparents, children, and community members will be coming together on the steps of each state’s capitol to call upon Presidential, Congressional and Statewide candidates to address the needs of children.
New York’s event will be at the New York State Capitol in Albany from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 on September 16th with the formal program scheduled at noon. We hope for a large crowd to bring home the message that children in New York State matter and New York CAN do more for children and families.
Our goal: to encourage candidates to address children’s needs on their platforms and to draw media attention to children’s issues. The event will include speakers, information, voter registration, and refreshments.
Who should attend? We urge anyone who cares about children and their families including coalition members, organization staff, and individual citizens to come to the Capitol on the 16th.
New York’s Step Up for Kids event is led by New York Children’s Action Network (New York CAN), a broad-based coalition that brings together a variety of coalitions, organizations, and individuals all concerned about issues affecting children and families with the goal of elevating the importance of supporting all children in New York State.
Will we be supporting candidates on this day?
No! This is a non-partisan event, focused on the needs of children.
How can I be involved?
Who should I/we contact?
If you’re interested in participating or for more information, contact:
Michelle Gross, Projects Manager
Prevent Child Abuse New York
33 Elk Street, 2nd Floor
Albany, NY 12207
1.800.CHILDREN
518.445.1273 phone
518.436.5889 fax
mgross@preventchildabuseny.org
Is the event on September 16th the only advocacy planned for the elections?
No, in fact, over the next several months, we have planned a series of coordinated activities to bring the needs of children to the attention of our political candidates and the media. These activities include:
Who’s Involved in planning?
Resources
New York CAN is a broad-based initiative that brings together a variety of coalitions, organizations, and individuals all concerned about issues affecting children and families with the goal of elevating the importance of supporting all children in New York State.
Vision: New York is a state that provides every child an opportunity to become a healthy, educated, productive, and responsible adult.
Mission: To be a
unified and powerful voice to improve the lives of all
New York's children, youth and families through the
promotion of adequate resources and changes in policies
and practices.
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Directions
From
the North:
Take Interstate 87 (Northway) to Interstate 90 (East)
exit, proceed east to Interstate 787 (South) and
take Empire Plaza exit.
From the South:
Take New York State Thruway (Interstate 87) to Exit
23 - straight through toll booth to Interstate 787,
and then take Empire Plaza exit.
From the East:
Take Interstate 90 and cross Hudson River. Take
exit to Interstate 787 South, along river. Take
Empire Plaza exit.
From the West:
Take the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90)
to Exit 24, proceed east on Interstate 90 to Interstate
787 South, along river. Take Empire Plaza exit.
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