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The 2023 legislative session began this month and will continue through June. We will be dedicating a portion of each newsletter to advocacy in order to highlight ways you can make a difference. To start, it's important to know exactly what advocacy is.
What is Advocacy?
The National Council of Nonprofits defines advocacy as "any action that speaks in favor of, recommends, argues for a cause, supports or defends, or pleads on behalf of others." Examples of advocacy include:
- Telling a member of Congress how funding has helped or could help constituents.
- Educating a member of Congress about the effects a policy would on your constituency.
Throughout the next few months, The Hub will provide educational information about the different bills and share opportunities for you to voice your opinion.
How You Can Be an Advocate
You can advocate in many ways. Organizations can host events and invite legislatures, like the legislative forum being hosted by The Hub on January 30th. Individuals can submit testimony, which is a chance to tell your personal story about how a certain policy has impacted your life and end with an "ask" for support in favor or against a policy. Both individuals and organizations can submit letters to the editor educating the public about the issues at hand. There are many other examples and ways to get involved. The Hub's Advocacy web page has helpful information and templates to get you started.
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