Now that 2017 is almost over, there’s no better time to reflect on some of our biggest memories this year! Between the elections, budget negotiations and tax reform, we can’t forget about all the great work we’ve done in our mission to fight for kids. In case you missed what we’ve been up to, we got you covered…in tweets! Find out which moments went viral and which ones made you want to share in this round-up of our top tweets of the year.
January
The facts show #earlyed not only benefits our kids, but will help make our communities more livable & prosperous. #InvestInKids pic.twitter.com/vePTA5V6j1
— Save the Children Action Network (@SCActionNetwork) January 11, 2017
February
Thanks to our student advocates for speaking up for #refugees at the Students for Solidarity rally! #NoRefugeeBan pic.twitter.com/KkzoCk68Ts
— Save the Children Action Network (@SCActionNetwork) February 17, 2017
March
Urge Congress to oppose @POTUS‘s new #refugee ban and stop cuts to programs that help refugees. https://t.co/Qp0K7B7GDD #SaveSyriasChildren pic.twitter.com/hgYPxwBp1E
— Save the Children Action Network (@SCActionNetwork) March 6, 2017
April
New study finds universal pre-K improves kids’ health by detecting health issues early on. https://t.co/gaPcyv2TMV #InvestInKids #EarlyEd
— Save the Children Action Network (@SCActionNetwork) April 14, 2017
May
.@SavetheChildren trustee Jennifer Garner & @Sen_JoeManchin vouch for #earlyed as an effective way out of poverty. https://t.co/029YYcF3K1
— Save the Children Action Network (@SCActionNetwork) May 27, 2017
June
#MustRead: @SenJohnMcCain & @timkaine urge Congress not to cut #foreignaid programs. https://t.co/1s5UxP19fE #AmericaLeads
— Save the Children Action Network (@SCActionNetwork) June 15, 2017
July
.@SavetheChildren after-school programs serve up to 5,500 kids in South Carolina every year! Here’s a big thank you from the students! pic.twitter.com/PqnEOHQuIN
— Save the Children Action Network (@SCActionNetwork) July 7, 2017
August
The #ReachAct will help lower the number of preventable child deaths to zero. Urge Congress to #SaveMomsAndKids! https://t.co/7gOlINfC66 pic.twitter.com/fn9enUxZf2
— Save the Children Action Network (@SCActionNetwork) August 3, 2017
September
.@NancyPelosi: “Lowering costs of #childcare is a transformative step for our nation.” #Childcare4all #ABetterDeal pic.twitter.com/ZrfURJ1UeG
— Save the Children Action Network (@SCActionNetwork) September 14, 2017
October
Thanks @SenAngusKing for your #childcare amendment to the Senate budget. Your leadership is critical to make child care more affordable. pic.twitter.com/gBbIghsV2F
— Save the Children Action Network (@SCActionNetwork) October 6, 2017
November
Pneumonia is the biggest killer of children, but we can end these preventable deaths. Learn how: https://t.co/K3toqJgp6v #WorldPneumoniaDay #ReachAct pic.twitter.com/sDTv3x88sG
— Save the Children Action Network (@SCActionNetwork) November 12, 2017
December
Look at these lovely little smiles! With the help of our volunteers, we collected more than 500 books for @SavetheChildren’s literacy programs across Tennessee! #InvestInKids #EarlyEd pic.twitter.com/p7cl5rLh4I
— Save the Children Action Network (@SCActionNetwork) December 13, 2017