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This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. To observe the holiday, the AAFCS office will be closed on Monday, May 25. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

The last session in our Spring Virtual Learning series on food waste and insecurity is available! “Transforming Food Pantries from Lifelines to Love in Action” teaches sustainable pantry programs. Free for members, $50 for non. View the entire series at: bit.ly/4ui7uQK

Affiliates, let your star power shine! Every Affiliate in good standing has the opportunity to earn the All-Star Affiliate award. Winners receive recognition at the June APU meeting + other perks and benefits. Apply here: bit.ly/4938m3q before May 31.

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Headed to the Annual Conference? There are just 2 weeks left to book your stay at Louisville's historic Galt House at the discounted rate! With summer drawing near and the end of the school year approaching, now’s the time to reserve your room & prepare for fun and inspiration!

Final reminder! Help us celebrate Distinguished Service Award recipients by contributing a note, letter, or message of appreciation for their Book of Letters. Letters should be submitted by this Friday, May 15 and will be shared at the 2026 Annual Conference.

Family & Consumer Sciences professionals help build mentally strong individuals, families, and communities through education, life skills, and wellness support. #MentalHealthLiteracy #StrongMindsStrongCommunities #FCSMatters

Wishing all of the incredible Family & Consumer Sciences educators and professionals and Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Your work extends far beyond the classroom, shaping confident & compassionate individuals equipped with critical life skills. #TeacherAppreciationDay #FCS

Celebrate our 2026 Distinguished Service Award recipients! 🌟 Send a congratulatory letter, note, or message of appreciation. 🔗 Get the address: bit.ly/4bkMIcb #AAFCS #FCS #Award #Celebrate #Excellence #AAFCS_AC26

FCS in the Classroom - Learn about new projects, approaches, and working with partners! Missed the live webinar? Not to worry, you can watch the recording and earn Professional Development Units! 🔗 bit.ly/4uouCgh #FCSEducation #webinar

New Issue Alert! Read on our website or sign up to receive the emailed issue. Link in profile #aafcsmatters! #AAFCS #FCS #new #Newsletter

Financial confidence starts with education. FCS professionals - Like Lorna - empower individuals, families, and communities…one lesson at a time. Tag an educator, more here bit.ly/4jztFN5 #FinancialLiteracyMonth #financialeducation #FinancialWellness

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Want to strengthen financial literacy in your classroom or community? Start with the evidence. AAFCS has gathered powerful articles that highlight the need and the impact of FCS led financial education. Dive in: bit.ly/4jztFN5 #FinancialLiteracyMonth #financialeducation

Why join AAFCS? Members have full access to enhance their skills on the THINK FCS platform, a Training Hub for Innovation, Networking, and Knowledge! 🔗 Start Now: bit.ly/3XwrktL #AAFCS #FCS #THINKFCS #ProfessionalDevelopment #MemberBenefit

Can Nutrition Curricula Promote Healthy Aging? Discover how tailored nutrition education can empower adults to make healthier food choices. 🔗 Learn More: bit.ly/3Y6lOxF #HealthyAging #NutritionEducation #SubscribeNow #AAFCS #Research #Journal #FCS

FCS professionals integrate 'money sense' into all aspects of FCS educational courses. This approach better prepares learners to enter the workforce. bit.ly/4jztFN5 #AAFCS #FCS #ElevateFCS #FeatureFriday #FinancialLiteracyMonth #InvestInYourFuture #Resources

💡 Financial Literacy Month Spotlight! How do people really make financial decisions? 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4exCXJK #FinancialLiteracyMonth #FCS #FinancialEducation #ResearchToPractice #ThinkFCS

Financial literacy shapes every major life decision and the research proves it. Explore the articles curated by AAFCS to understand why financial education matters now more than ever. 👉 Read bit.ly/4jztFN5 #FinancialLiteracyMonth #financialeducation #FinancialWellness

Don’t Miss out on Fun in the Expo and States Night! 🕺 Join AAFCS and its exhibitors, communities, and affiliates for a party in the Expo Hall! 🔗 Register Now for Conference: bit.ly/4pMUgJb #AAFCS #FCS #AAFCS_AC26 #FunInTheExpo #StatesNight