The Future of Childcare Starts Now
Contributed by Candice Vialpando
January 1st marks the first day to complete your Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) application and give to your favorite charities at the same time with Pick.Click.Give thread is a proud participant in Pick.Click.Give. As you fill out your PFD, please Pick.Click.Give to thread!
For more than three decades, thread has been working to advance childcare in Alaska. Many families have limited or no access to quality childcare. Businesses are struggling to retain employees who need childcare. The childcare workforce is struggling to stay in the field because of low wages. Change is critical! You can help by choosing a thread when you Pick.Click.Give.
When you choose thread, you support the future of young Alaskan children and their families. Together, we can ensure families find quality childcare and support childcare programs and early educators. A strong childcare system creates futures. Today’s workforce is supported while tomorrow’s workforce gets a strong foundation for school and life. Families are less stressed. Businesses are more productive. Alaska’s economy grows. It’s an investment that serves our entire community!
When you Pick.Click.Give. to thread you contribute to stabilizing the childcare system today — and in the future. Your gift to thread supports:
· Families finding quality childcare so they can work and go to school
· Early childhood educators and programs
· A thread advocating to ensure childcare is more affordable, accessible, and higher quality for all Alaskans
· Communities and the Alaska economy thriving
If you’re unable to pledge at this time, you can show your support in other ways:
· Sign up for threads action alerts and share your opinion with policy makers at threadalaska.org
· Sign up for threads newsletter and stay informed about the latest childcare issues at threadalaska.org
· Follow thread on Instagram or Facebook, simply search thread Alaska on the social media platforms to find us
· Donate supplies to your childcare program
· Advocate for high-quality, affordable childcare in Alaska
Every child in Alaska means the world to us, and so does your support. The future of childcare starts now! Please give to thread through Pick.Click.Give.
Thank you!