Children's Opportunity Alliance

In this month’s edition of “The Sandbox,” Executive Director Kimberly Rusnak sat down with author Dan Wuori to get his thoughts on the state of the current ECE system and the most critical steps we can take as a community to improve the system for everyone. Read the blog post ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eGRc_rdX 📖 Then, be sure to register for our FREE panel discussion about the book with Dan and local leaders, being held on April 28 at 6 PM: https://lnkd.in/e5Pc-g_P

Celebrate a home visitor in your life during #NationalHomeVisitingWeek, which starts next Monday! Home visitors play an important role in the lives of families across the country. We are proud to support home visitors in Montgomery County, MD, this week and every week. #NHVW #HomeVisitingHeroes #HomeVisitingWorks Institute for the Advancement of Family Support Professionals

Today, Ms. Patricia and Mr. Craig A. Ruppert of the Ruppert Family Foundation were featured speakers at the Montgomery College Foundation Scholarship Luncheon. Ms. Patricia Ruppert is vice chair of the Alliance’s Board of Directors, and through the Ruppert Family Foundation, she and Mr. Craig A. Ruppert gave a generous donation to Montgomery College to support scholarships for students in #EarlyEducation programs. Thank you, Ruppert Family Foundation, for championing #ECE in #MontgomeryCountyMD!

🌳 Thank you to everyone who came out for Breeze Thru the Trees 5K Run & 1-Mile Fun Run this past Sunday! Your presence directly supports our  work to ensure every young child in Montgomery County has an equitable start in life. We had a wonderful time catching up with friends – and making new ones – while enjoying the beautiful outdoors. It was a great way to kick off #MonthOfTheYoungChild!

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for Dine Out for Young Children yesterday! At Frankly Pizza, we met Councilmember Andrew Friedson, Ruppert Landscape, Joan Schaffer, and Margot Krauss (first photo), Britt Anuszkiewicz, MA, MSW, our Strategic Public Financing Coordinator, and LaTisha Gasaway Paul, one of our board members (second photo), and Nichelle O. from Montgomery County Public Schools (third photo). We also spotted board member Glenda Hernandez-Tittle of Montgomery College at El Golfo (fourth photo). Thank you all for supporting #EarlyEducation and making this day a great success!

We're excited to share photos from today's Dine Out for Young Children! Thank you Adriana, Shari, and Mary of Social Justice Works, LLC (seated in first photo), Tracey Clay of Hope Grows Child Development Center (with our Community Engagement Liaison, Joseph Hooks, in second photo), and Barleh Jessica Issoufou, MSW of WorkSource Montgomery (with Tracey Clay and Joe Hooks in third photo) for enjoying a meal at Barking Mad Cafe. We are truly grateful for your support! Check out the other restaurants participating today: https://lnkd.in/eE_sHGWD #DineOutForYoungChildren #SupportEarlyEducation

🍽️ Join us on April 9 (tomorrow!) for Dine Out for Young Children! Support early care and education in Montgomery County by dining at participating restaurants. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Children's Opportunity Alliance. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eE_sHGWD #DineOutForYoungChildren #SupportEarlyEducation

🍕 Grab a slice of pie to support our kiddos on April 9! Frankly Pizza is serving up their famous hearth-baked pies with a purpose. Join us for dinner from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM, and a portion of your meal will support early childhood education through the Children's Opportunity Alliance. Enjoy great pizza while making a difference! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eE_sHGWD #DineOutForYoungChildren #FranklyPizza

🍽️ Dine with purpose on April 9 with Restaurant 198! We’re serving up local flavor for a great cause. Join us for dinner from 4:30–9:00 PM, and a portion of your meal will support early childhood education through the Children's Opportunity Alliance. Great food, greater impact! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eE_sHGWD #DineOutForYoungChildren #Restaurant198

We look forward to seeing you all this Sunday!