Author: Lindsay Torrico
Lindsay Torrico
Lindsay Torrico is a Public Policy Manager at United Way Worldwide.
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Moving America’s Children Into the Spotlight
02/20/12
As Election Day 2012 approaches, United Way is partnering with several national children’s organizations, including Voices for America’s Future (Voices), the Children’s Leadership Council, SparkAction and the National Collaboration for Youth, to ensure that children, youth and families are not forgotten during Town Halls, debates and especially in the voting booth. More
Half-Time in America: Time to Reclaim Disconnected Youth
02/15/12
United Way's Lindsay Torrico co-authors a blog post with First Focus' Roberto Viramontes on reclaiming our nation's disconnected youth. More
Mentoring: A Commitment Worth Making
01/19/12
That's me on the left with two of my colleagues volunteering to support United Way's education efforts.
In the spirit of National Mentoring Month, United Way's Lindsay Torrico recounts her experience as a weekend tutor and what it has meant to her. More
Reflections on United Way’s Education Advocacy Efforts
01/12/12
Despite threats to critical education programs and heightened political battles in Congress, 2011 was a great year for United Way Worldwide’s education policy work. United Way worked tirelessly to raise awareness about education policy issues and advocate for key pieces of legislation that provide young people with the supports necessary for success in college, work and life. More
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Give the Gift of Literacy this Holiday Season
12/09/11
As the winter season approaches, I’m reminded of the days I would curl up with a good book and a hot chocolate at my grandmother’s house during the winter breaks as a child. More
Celebrating American Education Week
11/11/11
American Education Week (Nov. 13-19), is an opportunity for us to honor those individuals that work everyday to make a difference for children in local communities across the nation. More