April 02, 2024 - Milton, PA
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined state Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver at the Milton YMCA today to highlight their afterschool programming and call for new state investments in out-of-school time programs to provide enrichment experiences and safe environments for young Pennsylvanians, while supporting working families."As someone who grew up going to a Boys and Girls Club in my hometown of McKeesport, I know firsthand the value of afterschool programs," said Davis. "At their most basic level, they provide structure for students after the school day ends, but the best programs enhance and expand on what they learn at school, giving them social skills, homework help, sports and exercise, music, art, theater and so much more. They also keep kids safe during those critical hours from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. That's why investing in out-of-school time programs is a top priority for the Shapiro-Davis Administration.""Investing in our children's education is more than just securing funds for in-class instruction," said Culver. "It is also about investing in quality before- and afterschool programs that create transformative learning experiences for kids across the Commonwealth, particularly in rural Pennsylvania. Providing for care after school, like what is provided at the Milton YMCA, is vital to working parents."Speakers Include:Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA CEO Bonnie McDowellAfterschool Program Assistant Director Amanda DyeLt. Gov. Austin DavisState Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver
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