In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Mary Graham, the President and CEO of United Ways of Tennessee and Lead Staff for the Tennessee Afterschool Network, as she discusses the importance of afterschool programs and why the Tennessee Afterschool Network advocates for safe, healthy, and nurturing afterschool experiences for Tennessee students.

For more information about this episode, visit the Tennessee Afterschool Network’s website at http://www.tnafterschool.org/.

For more information regarding the 211 Helpline offered by the United Way, visit their website at https://www.unitedwaygreaternashville.org/211-helpline/.

Celebrate the 22nd Annual Lights On Afterschool on October 28, 2021. For more information as to how your school district can participate, visit http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm.