The Afterschool Alliance’s Event Planning Kit provides prevention professionals with comprehensive guidance for organizing Lights On Afterschool celebrations. It includes a detailed planning timeline, checklists, and templates to help teams coordinate logistics—from budgeting and securing venues to inviting media and policymakers . The toolkit also offers event ideas and activity themes like community festivals, performances, or STEM showcases to spotlight youth achievements and civic engagement. Downloadable resources include sample invitations, flyers, press release templates, branded artwork, and social media messaging to enhance outreach and visibility. Ideal for prevention-minded leaders aiming to mobilize support, raise awareness, and build partnerships, the kit makes planning accessible, scalable, and policy-relevant.

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