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2024 REPORTNational Marriage Week@nationalmarriageweekwww.marriageweek.org@nationalmarriageweekusa@MarriageWeekUSAFebruary 7-14 2024
INTRODUCTION1EVENTS3TANGIBLE RESOURCES2MEDIA5SYSTEM CHANGE7LIST OF PARTICIPATION9TABLE OF CONTENTSTHANK YOU 10
Across the nation, marriages and couples are embracing arenewed sense of purpose and intentionality, igniting aspark that illuminates their path forward. With our theme of"Love Beyond Words," we celebrate the values of marriage,character, honor, commitment, and virtue. This week,couples have been empowered to cultivate deeperconnections, fostering hope not only for their intimacy butalso for the well-being of their children and the strength oftheir communities. Together, we are the National MarriageWeek movement that creates a future of boundlesspossibilities!A message from the National Marriage Week TeamNational Marriage Week USA is:NationalMarriageWeek1A Movement National Calendar A Campaign A Source of Help A movement to increasemarriage education allacross the U.S.A national calendar forlocating and postingmarriage events, andclasses.A public educationcampaign to promotethe benefits of marriagefor reducing povertyand benefiting children.A place where you canfind help for your ownmarriage - whether youare struggling or not - inyour community.234National Marriage Week Spokesperson, Arlene Pelicane
2 Night Getaway GiveawayHamilton County, TN Total TangibleResources7KTangible ResourcesExciting news! National Marriage Week 2024 has championed thecreation and distribution of tangible resources, inspiring couplesnationwide. From vibrant yard signs in Florida and Oklahoma to unity-promoting bookmarks in California and Texas, and heartwarmingpostcard mailers in California and Tennessee, we're dedicated tostrengthening marriages. Couples in Texas and Tennessee will alsoenjoy rejuvenating overnight getaways, deepening their bonds. We'veengaged national content leaders who are willing to make valuablemarriage resources freely available, ensuring couples have theguidance and inspiration for thriving relationships. Let's celebraterelationships making a generational impact!Tangible ResourcesUsedYard Signsin Bay County, FL & Tulsa, OKBookmarksin Fresno, CA Postcard Mailersin Fresno, CA & Hamilton County, TN Free ResourceThrive in Marriage Video Series From Julie & Greg Gorman Click here for avirtual list ofresourcesNational Content Leadersand Influencers gavecouples free access toempowering resourcesduring National MarriageWeek; igniting the flamethat strengthensconnections.
StatesRepresented10 Utah MarriageCelebration February 9th,2024Married Up Date Night February 8th, 2024Marriage Blessings February 12th, 2024Glow Bowling Date Night February 12th, 2024Sweetheart Ball February 10th, 2024Total Events18EventsDuring National Marriage Week, love takes centerstage as couples across the nation embrace thebeauty of their unions. Date nights spark renewedconnections, while vow renewals and marriageblessing events breathe fresh life intocommitments made. The air is filled with joy ascouples come together to celebrate theresilience and strength of their marriages. Quick FactsClick here for a virtual list of events Marriage 3D February 9th, 2024
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Total MediaMentions11.2KMedia"Love Beyond Words" resonates during National MarriageWeek across social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter,and Instagram, united under the hashtag#NationalMarriageWeek. Podcasts and radio interviews sharemessages of enduring love, while newspapers andnewsletters spread the importance of commitment andwisdom. This media symphony not only sparks conversationsbut also fosters a collective commitment to marriage andfamily that transcends words.Written MediaBroadcast MediaSocial MediaOther MediaNewsletter, Newspaper &Email Mentions10RadioAppearances 13PodcastAppearances 7Social MediaFollowers 7.4KSocial MediaMentions11.2KFeatures onPartner Websites6OtherMentions10Click herefor presscoverageThe United States Conference of Catholic Bishops embracedthe theme 'Love Beyond Words,' uniting with NMW USA in onepowerful voice!"Exciting News
StatesRepresented8MarylandProclamation signed by County CommissionerMissouriProclamation signed by governor and in Green and Christian Counties & Pastor Proclamation ceremonies MississippiProclamation signed by GovernorProclamationsSigned12National Marriage Week ignites a powerfulmovement of marriage proclamations andsystem change, where communities unite toaffirm the value of enduring unions. Alignedhearts and minds create transformativewaves, fostering an environment that upliftsmarriages, paving the way for lasting societalchange and flourishing families.Quick FactsSystem ChangeOklahomaProclamation signed by Governor& Borken Bow Mayor Arkansas Pastor Proclamation from Lifeline PennsylvaniaProclamation signed by Clearfield County Commisioners TexasProclamation signed by GovernorWe collaborated with Brad Wilcox, securing the release of his book duringNational Marriage Week and connecting his publisher with 162 contentleaders and influencers. Simultaneously, we promoted "Get Married" acrossdiverse media platforms and provided support for his book tour.Exciting NewsVirginiaProclamation signed by Governor
Executive Director, Carl Caton, has been invited to speak on the "FamilyFormation" panel at the Texas Public Policy Summit in March!Carl's message will center on the idea that our collective well-being hinges on our ability to unite and uplift marriages and families, fostering resilience and connection. Through trust, empowerment, and shared vision we can work together toward a future where strong families create strong societies.A marriage proclamation signed by cityleaders during National Marriage Week holdsimmense value as a powerful declaration ofsupport for strong, enduring unions. Itsymbolizes a commitment to fostering acommunity where families thrive, creating afoundation for lasting happiness and collectivewell-being. Together, these proclamationsinspire a culture that recognizes andcelebrates the significance of strongmarriages, contributing to the fabric of aresilient and connected society.Family Formation Panel at the Texas Public Policy SummitExciting News
These are the categories of more than 100 points ofparticipation by our communities around the country. Theseare the creative ways that our community leaders found to besupportive of the national effort: Radio interviews Television interviews Vow renewal ceremonies Social media posts Radio ads Movie theater ads Newspaper articles Magazine articles Postcard campaigns Text message campaigns Yard signs Governors proclamations Newsletter posts Mayors proclamations Marriage Recognition Sunday Pray for Marriage eventsStatewide marriage celebration Comedy date night events Brad Wilcox book toursCounty commissioner proclamations
Love, the NationalMarriage Week Team