It’s officially summer! And with all the fun activities that this season offers, it’s also a time to focus on safety and preparedness.

This year, Amazon Prime Day is July 12-13. Before you take advantage of the sales, be sure to set Child Care Aware^® of America (CCAoA) as your preferred charity in AmazonSmile.

What is AmazonSmile?

Amazon makes a donation to nonprofits like Child Care Aware^® of America every time shoppers purchase from AmazonSmile. AmazonSmile is the same as Amazon.com—same products, same prices, same service. AND you get to help our cause at no cost to you! When shoppers use the AmazonSmile link to shop from, Amazon then donates 0.5% of eligible products' prices to the organization of your choice.

The White House has announced for the first time in over 50 years, it will host a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health this September. The White House is seeking input to shape their anti-hunger plan from a broad, diverse group of stakeholders whose communities are affected by hunger. Your input is needed to shape the nation’s strategy for addressing hunger. Read more below on how you can weigh in on the impacts of hunger and child care to shape the priorities announced at upcoming conference.