Voices For Healthy Kids Monthly Toolkit

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Week 1, Year of Action (January 1 – 12)

2019 is here! Commit to making 2019 a year of action by getting involved in your community and advocating for healthy kids. https://act.voicesactioncenter.org/S311Vz1
It’s a new year and a new you. Make a resolution this year to develop healthy habits. How will you get involved in 2019? https://act.voicesactioncenter.org/S311Vz1
Making a new year’s resolution? Commit to making 2019 a year of action for yourself and your community. https://act.voicesactioncenter.org/S311Vz1
Check out all that we accomplished together in 2018! Let’s make 2019 a year of action. https://voicesforhealthykids.org/celebrating-2018-policy-advances/
How will you drive change to make each day healthier for all children this year? Here’s what we accomplished together in 2018. Let’s continue this work in 2019 and make this a year of action! https://voicesforhealthykids.org/celebrating-2018-policy-advances/
Commit to get involved today! There’s too much at stake to sit on the sidelines. How will you make 2019 a year of action? https://act.voicesactioncenter.org/S311Vz1
Looking for ways to get involved with your community? Want to help make each day healthier for all children? Find your local @AmericanHeart office and stop by to figure out how you can be involved with @VoicesForHealthyKids. heart.org
Join the @VoicesForHealthyKids Action Center today to stay updated on what you can do to make each day healthier for all children. bit.ly/2Lk9DXB

Week 2, Rethink Your Drink (January 13 – 19)

It’s time to #RethinkYourDrink. Did you know that on average, Americans consume 34 pounds of sugar per year from sugary drinks alone? bit.ly/2PCN9Sf
Show us how you are rethinking your drink, comment below with photos of you replacing sugary drinks with water, and commit to get involved in 2019. https://act.voicesactioncenter.org/S311Vz1
If you want to stand up to Big Soda and help ensure that healthy drink options are accessible in places where kids live, learn, and play then join @VoicesForHealthyKids’ Healthy Drinks Action Team. bit.ly/2A10fnl
@AmericanHeart recommends children have no more than one 8-ounce sugary drink a week. Yet children today are consuming as much as 10x that amount. bit.ly/2PCN9Sf
Make @MLKDay 2019 a day on, not a day off. How will you take action in your community on #MLKDay? bit.ly/2hacKot

Week 3, Get Involved in Your Child’s School (January 20 – 26)

This @MLKDay commit to a day of service. Find an opportunity to serve your community here: https://bit.ly/2hacKot
Every child deserves a school that provides access to nutritious meals and regular physical activity. How will you make 2019 a year of action at your kid’s school? https://bit.ly/2EzVQLW
Children consume up to half of their daily calories at school. Do you know what your child’s school is serving for lunch? Plan a lunch date in the cafeteria to find out. bit.ly/2CftBQx
Active kids do better in school. Are you one the 95% of parents who believe that physical education should be a part of the school day? Then sign our petition to protect PE. bit.ly/2Qy361p
Children spend many of their waking hours at school. Do you know how much physical activity your kids get during the school day? bit.ly/2Qy361p
Congratulations to @KCPublicSchools & @WeAreCCO for passing a comprehensive school wellness policy. Now over 15,000 students will have access to healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity. bit.ly/2SyeHuf
Take a moment to read about the great working being done by @WeAreCCO & @KCPublicSchools to ensure that Kansas City Schools are a healthy place to learn for all students. bit.ly/2SyeHuf

Week 4, Know Your Representatives (January 27 – 31)

Lawmakers are back in session in <Insert State Capitol>. Do you know who your representatives are? Find out now: bit.ly/2Fm1yRr
Let your voice be heard. Local governments are more connected to the needs of the people living there and should be able to decide for themselves how best to address local health concerns. bit.ly/2PDKLe2
Local governments know how to best meet the needs of their residents and should be allowed to pass policies that reflect their community’s needs and values. Learn who your elected officials are and let your voice be heard. bit.ly/2Fm1yRr
How are you involved in your community? Commit today to make 2019 a year of action. Add your name to our petition if you’re ready to make your community a healthier place for kids and families. https://act.voicesactioncenter.org/S311Vz1

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Week 1, Year of Action (January 1 – 12)

✌ 2018, 👋 2019! This #NewYear, commit to #GetInvolved in your community and advocate for #HealthyKids. #YearofAction https://act.voicesactioncenter.org/S311Vz1
#NewYearNewYou. Make a resolution this year to develop healthy habits and #GetInvolved in your community. #YearofAction https://act.voicesactioncenter.org/S311Vz1
Check out all that we accomplished together in 2018! Let’s make 2019 a #YearofAction. https://voicesforhealthykids.org/celebrating-2018-policy-advances/
We made great progress together in 2018 from healthier restaurant kids’ meals to safe routes to school to early care and education standards. Let’s continue to drive change in 2019! #YearofAction https://voicesforhealthykids.org/celebrating-2018-policy-advances/
Looking for ways to #GetInvolved with your community? Want to help make each day healthier for all children? Contact your local @AmericanHeart office to find out how you can be involved with @Voices4HK #YearofAction heart.org
Want to make 2019 a #YearofAction? First step: join the @VoicesAction Center today to stay updated on what you can do to make each day healthier for all children. bit.ly/2Lk9DXB

Week 2, Rethink Your Drink (January 13 – 19)

It’s time to #RethinkYourDrink. Did you know that on average, Americans consume 34 pounds of sugar per year from sugary drinks alone? #YearofAction bit.ly/2PCN9Sf
Show us how you are rethinking your drink, share photos of you replacing sugary drinks with water using #RethinkYourDrink and commit to make 2019 a #YearofAction. https://act.voicesactioncenter.org/S311Vz1
#NewYearsResolution Idea: Drop Sugary Drinks. #RethinkYourDrink bit.ly/2PCN9Sf
Want to stand up to #BigSoda and help ensure healthy drink options are accessible in places where kids live, learn, and play? Join the @Voices4HK Healthy Drinks Action Team bit.ly/2A10fnl
Healthy 👏 kids👏 are 👏 sweet 👏 enough 👏. bit.ly/2PCN9Sf
Make @MLKDay 2019 a day on, not a day off. Find out how you can participate in the National Day of Service here. #YearofAction bit.ly/2hacKot

Week 3, Get Involved in Your Child’s School (January 20 – 26)

This @MLKDay commit to a #DayofService that’s a part of a #YearofAction. Find an opportunity to serve your community here bit.ly/2hacKot
#EveryChildNeeds a school that provides access to nutritious meals and regular physical activity. How will you make 2019 a #YearofAction at kid’s school? https://act.voicesactioncenter.org/S311Vz1
Children consume up to half of their daily calories at school. Do you know what your child’s school is serving for lunch? Plan a lunch date in the cafeteria to find out. #YearofAction bit.ly/2CftBQx
Active kids do better in school. Are you a part of the 95% of parents who believe that physical education should be a part of the school day? Then sign our petition to #ProtectPE. #YearofAction bit.ly/2Qy361p
Children spend many of their waking hours at school. Do you know how much exercise your kid gets during the school day? #ProtectPE #YearofAction bit.ly/2Qy361p
#Congrats #KansasCity, #MO! Thank you for making schools healthier for all children! http://bit.ly/KCSchoolWellness #SchoolWellness
.@KCPublicSchools has committed to #SchoolWellness. Read about the work being led by @Voices4HK Grantee @WeAreCCO to create healthier schools for all children. http://bit.ly/KCSchoolWellness

Week 4, Know Your Representatives (January 27 – 31)

Lawmakers are back to work in <Insert State Capitol>. Do you know who your representatives are? #KnowYourReps bit.ly/2Fm1yRr
Local governments know how to best meet the needs of their residents and should be able to pass policies that reflect their community’s values. Let your voice be heard and find your legislators today. bit.ly/2Fm1yRr
Commit today to #GetInvolved in your local community in 2019 and sign @VoicesAction’s petition. Let’s work together to make every community a healthy place for kids and families. https://act.voicesactioncenter.org/S311Vz1

Media Pitches

If you or your team would like assistance pulling media lists or have any specific questions related to media pitching, please contact Davis Thompson at dthompson@burness.com or Luisa Guaracao at lguaracao@burness.com.

Media Pitch

The health of our children is important to all of us, but today’s kids are at a greater risk for developing chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and even certain cancers. Fortunately, there are policies and initiatives that everyone can support that will help kids grow up healthy and reach their full potential. Use the linked media pitch to reach out to key reporters in your community and state!

Template Op-Ed

With the beginning of the new year and with legislators reconvening, everyone should prioritize children’s health and work together to create a community where kids can grow up at a healthy weight. Supplement the linked template op-ed with local success stories and priority campaigns for the year ahead and then submit for publication using the byline of a local activist or leader.