West Virginia
West Virginia
We’re Mobilizing West Virginians to Be the Voice for Kids
West Virginians overwhelmingly support investing in our kids to make sure they have a strong start in life and that they grow healthy.
Research shows the first five years of a child’s life is critically important for their development, which makes early childhood education and adequate nutrition vital.
Join us to ensure all children have what they need to succeed in school and life!
Upcoming Events in West Virginia
Upcoming Events
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July 23 @ 1:30 pm - July 27 @ 10:30 pm EDT
Tabling at Nicholas County FairVeterans Memorial Park, 19 Memorial Park Rd, Summersville, WV 26651
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August 2 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT
Tabling at Montgomery Back to School Health FairMontgomery General Hospital
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August 9 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm EDT
Tabling at Summersville Back to School BashVeterans Memorial Park, 19 Memorial Park Rd, Summersville, WV 26651
“It felt really good to use my voice on behalf of myself and others in my shoes. I learned that a lot of lawmakers do care about programs that help families and want to help fund them. I also learned that they did want to hear what I had to say.” - Rheagan Belcher, Family Engagement Advocate
Leadership in West Virginia
Ellie O’Keefe (She/Her)
West Virginia Senior Associate, Family Engagement
Prior to working with SCAN, she spent time working directly with children and their families in early childhood education and as a youth librarian in public libraries in several states across the country.
She firmly believes that providing quality care, education and resources for families benefits everyone in a community.
Now that she has a toddler of her own, her call to advocate for the best possible future for every child is even stronger. She is eager to ensure that the voices of West Virginian parents and caregivers are heard and valued so that every child has a strong start in life.
Email: eokeefe@savechildren.org
West Virginia in the News
Victoria Zegler
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Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) shows up and speaks out for kids. Help us fight to give every child a strong start in life.
899 North Capitol Street NE, Suite 900
Washington D.C. 20002
(800) 243-5075
supportercare@savechildren.org
Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) was created in 2014 as the political advocacy arm of Save the Children, to be the political voice for kids. We work to ensure that the issues critical to children’s lives and futures are given top priority by our elected leaders, building bipartisan support to make sure every child has a strong start in life.