Jessica Vega

@Hey_JessV

Pawtucket, RI

Joined October 2015

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454Followers

Jessica Vega@Hey_JessV · Jul 1

🚨 The federal government is withholding funding for afterschool & summer programs, threatening services for nearly 1.4 million kids. We must #ProtectAfterschool — sign the petition to demand the release of these critical funds: win.newmode.net/afterschoolall…

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Jessica Vega@Hey_JessV · Jun 10

It takes a village to create change! Grateful to work with strong advocates to improve the RI Works—especially on policy to increase the child support pass-through for families getting just $50/month. We can and must do better. Pass S658 & H5992! For more info visit @RaisingRI

Hey_JessV's tweet image. It takes a village to create change! Grateful to work with strong advocates to improve the RI Works—especially on policy to increase the child support pass-through for families getting just $50/month. We can and must do better. Pass S658 &amp; H5992! For more info visit @RaisingRI

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Jessica Vega@Hey_JessV · Jun 4

📢 Most child support for RI Works families is kept by the state and federal government—parents get just $50/month. The @RaisingRI Coalition is holding a Lobby Day tomorrow to change that! 🗓️ Meet us June 5, at 3PM in front of the State House Library to talk to legislators.

Hey_JessV's tweet image. 📢 Most child support for RI Works families is kept by the state and federal government—parents get just $50/month.

The @RaisingRI Coalition is holding a Lobby Day tomorrow to change that!

🗓️ Meet us June 5, at 3PM in front of the State House Library to talk to legislators.

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Jessica Vega@Hey_JessV · May 30

📢 One of our youth leaders just had an op-ed published in the Boston Globe calling for more school social workers! During #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, young people are urging RI leaders to pass the bill that funds these vital supports. Our kids can’t wait bostonglobe.com/2025/05/30/met…

Hey_JessV's tweet card. A Rhode Island student shares his story, and a social worker writes: “It’s time for Rhode Island to invest in additional social workers in our schools.“

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Jessica Vega@Hey_JessV · May 28

So proud of our youth leaders who showed up and spoke up at Yesterdays press conference calling for more school social workers! 💛 Big thanks to our partners at the Women’s Policy Institute (@WomensFundRI), the @nasw, & bill sponsors! Pass S250 & H6045

Hey_JessV's tweet image. So proud of our youth leaders who showed up and spoke up at Yesterdays press conference calling for more school social workers! 💛 Big thanks to our partners at the Women’s Policy Institute (@WomensFundRI), the @nasw, &amp; bill sponsors! Pass S250 &amp; H6045

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EconomicProgressRI@EconProgressRI · May 22

Massive🫡🫡🫡to @ArtBHandy, @divya__nair, @Hey_JessV, @RIKidsCount & — remotely — @CenterOnBudget's Diana Azevedo-McCaffrey for highlighting that RI could & should be doing so much more to support families & children in poverty. Here's the policy brief: economicprogressri.org/publications/p…

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Jessica Vega@Hey_JessV · May 15

📢 You're invited! Join us for a TANF Policy Briefing on Thurs, May 22 @ 3PM at the State House Library 📍Learn how #RIWorks supports families w/ young children—and how we can support: ✅ Higher benefits ✅ Expanded eligibility ✅ Crisis support Let’s build a stronger safety net!

Hey_JessV's tweet image. 📢 You're invited!
Join us for a TANF Policy Briefing on Thurs, May 22 @ 3PM at the State House Library 📍Learn how #RIWorks supports families w/ young children—and how we can support:
✅ Higher benefits
✅ Expanded eligibility
✅ Crisis support
Let’s build a stronger safety net!

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Jessica Vega@Hey_JessV · Apr 30

Youth showed up powerfully at yesterday’s hearing for HB6045 calling for more school social workers. Their message was clear: students need support now. Less invest in their mental health, not wait until it’s too late. #MentalHealthMatters

Hey_JessV's tweet image. Youth showed up powerfully at yesterday’s hearing for HB6045 calling for more school social workers. Their message was clear: students need support now. Less invest in their mental health, not wait until it’s too late. #MentalHealthMatters

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EconomicProgressRI@EconProgressRI · Apr 15

On Tax Day, make your voice heard & demand an equitable tax system in RI! Tax fairness can begin by est. a new 3% surtax for the top 1% of filers on their taxable income above $625K. Sign the petition! forms.gle/dKeX7LYpyuiimT… @GovDanMcKee, @JosephShekarchi, @SenatorRuggerio

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Paige Parks@PaigeCParks · Apr 4

YOU DID IT!!!! 🤩 Thank you to everyone who donated to @RIKidsCount for #401Gives! You helped us EXCEED our goal!! ❤️

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Jessica Vega@Hey_JessV · Apr 1

There’s still time to give! Please consider making a donation to help us reach our goal.

RRI KIDS COUNT@RIKidsCount · Mar 31

Let’s debunk some myths about us on this high holiday — 401 Gives Eve ✨💫 tiktok.com/t/ZT23XrjQB/ #nonprofit #community #RI #equity #RhodeIsland #401Gives

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Jessica Vega@Hey_JessV · Mar 26

Yesterday, we teamed up w/the @WomensFundRI Policy Institute cohort to advocate for SB0250 & HB6045 to increase school social workers 🧑‍🏫❤️‍🩹 Our young people deserve more access to mental health supports in school. Grateful for the reps championing this effort! #MentalHealthMatter

Hey_JessV's tweet image. Yesterday, we teamed up w/the @WomensFundRI Policy Institute cohort to advocate for SB0250 &amp; HB6045 to increase school social workers 🧑‍🏫❤️‍🩹 Our young people deserve more access to mental health supports in school. Grateful for the reps championing this effort! #MentalHealthMatter

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Jessica Vega@Hey_JessV · Mar 25

Shoutout to the @MultilingualRI coalition for an amazing event on the expansion of dual language programs and growing our pool of bilingual educators! Grateful to all the sponsors and electeds who showed up, including Senator Ana Quezada. #Bilingualeducation

Hey_JessV's tweet image. Shoutout to the @MultilingualRI coalition for an amazing event on the expansion of dual language programs and growing our pool of bilingual educators! Grateful to all the sponsors and electeds who showed up, including Senator Ana Quezada. #Bilingualeducation

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Jessica Vega@Hey_JessV · Mar 21

📚 Curious how dual language programs really help kids learn English and a second language? 🌍 Spoiler: Bilingual brains have big educational + economic benefits! Join @MultilingualRI next Tuesday to learn more — details below! 👇 #DualLanguage #BilingualEducation

Hey_JessV's tweet image. 📚 Curious how dual language programs really help kids learn English and a second language? 🌍 Spoiler: Bilingual brains have big educational + economic benefits!

Join @MultilingualRI next Tuesday to learn more — details below! 👇 #DualLanguage #BilingualEducation

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Jessica Vega@Hey_JessV · Mar 18

It’s incredible to see young people leading the way for democracy! A 14-year-old just testified on the need for Same Day Voter Registration—proving that civic engagement has no age limit. The future is bright! #DemocracyInAction #YouthVoice

Hey_JessV's tweet image. It’s incredible to see young people leading the way for democracy! A 14-year-old just testified on the need for Same Day Voter Registration—proving that civic engagement has no age limit. The future is bright! #DemocracyInAction #YouthVoice

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Jessica Vega@Hey_JessV · Mar 18

Supporting @MultilingualRI today!Being multilingual is a superpower! We must invest in dual language programs & support the Bilingual & World Language Investment Act to grow our bilingual educator workforce. Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in more than one language

Hey_JessV's tweet image. Supporting @MultilingualRI today!Being multilingual is a superpower! We must invest in dual language programs &amp; support the Bilingual &amp; World Language Investment Act to grow our bilingual educator workforce. Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in more than one language

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Jessica Vega@Hey_JessV · Mar 14

Yesterday was a reminder of why the @RaisingRI coalition fights. Families in RI Works deserve better. Raising the monthly cash benefit—at zero cost to the state—will help children and parents meet their basic needs. Lawmakers must act now to make this happen.

RRI KIDS COUNT@RIKidsCount · Mar 14

We're working to give families tools to work their way out of poverty (and stay out!) Join us! You can sign on as an organization or as an individual. raisingri.org Let's make sure that we make sure that babies born in serious poverty are given the chance to thrive!

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RI KIDS COUNT@RIKidsCount · Mar 6

We stand strong with Coalition for a Multilingual RI and all of its members against the recent Executive Order targeting non-English languages. Link to full statement: bit.ly/4hgnPhv #MultilingualRI #LinguisticJustice #CMRI

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Jessica Vega@Hey_JessV · Mar 6

The Raising RI Annual Kickoff is NEXT WEEK! 📅 Join us Thursday, March 13 at 3PM at the RI State House Library to fight for much-needed reforms to RI Works. 💰 Higher benefits 👶 More child support 🏡 Support for immigrant families 💵 Baby Bonds for kids’ futures #RaisingRI

Hey_JessV's tweet image. The Raising RI Annual Kickoff is NEXT WEEK! 📅 Join us Thursday, March 13 at 3PM at the RI State House Library to fight for much-needed reforms to RI Works.

💰 Higher benefits
👶 More child support
🏡 Support for immigrant families
💵 Baby Bonds for kids’ futures

#RaisingRI

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RI KIDS COUNT@RIKidsCount · Mar 5

Kids don't earn an income. So why do our policies keep poor children in poverty?? Join us for the Raising RI Annual Kickoff on March 13! We're working to give families tools to work their way out of poverty -- and stay out.

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