In order to truly actualize our efforts to end chronic homelessness and reduce all other types of homelessness, we must use our voices to advocate at all levels.
Use your Voice
Get others involved
Make sure your family, friends, and co-workers are aware of our website and encourage them to get involved. The more people involved in our efforts, the better our chances of achieving our mission.
Write a Letter to our elected officials
Written letters to elected officials can achieve results, as your letters allow you to present your position without interruption. And it’s your position that just might affect the way a elected officials will vote on a specific issue.
- Keep your letter short and to the point
- Let Your elected officials hnow how the issue affects you personally
- Let Your elected officials know you live & vote in their district
Utilize the TV and Radio Stations
As a member of the listening and viewing audience, your phone calls can achieve results voicing you opinion is a great way to get our message across to thousands of listeners for free.
Write Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor provide an opportunity to comment on articles, editorials, and advertisements appearing in local newspapers or on the radio.
- Know the Rules
- Be Specific
- Keep it Current
Advocacy & Policy Resources
North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness
NCCEH offers individuals assistance in finding your voice. When we work as a team, advocacy doesn't have to take much time. You can rely on us to stay up-to-date on legislation and to alert you when your voice can help us make a difference. We're here to help you figure out the system, what works and what doesn't. If you want— we'll even give you talking points on what to say! Please join in our advocacy activities. Don't let your knowledge, ideas and passion for change go unused— USE YOUR VOICE!
National Alliance to End Homelessness
The Alliance offers a number of resources that provide information on federal policies that affect different homeless populations. To help policymakers, advocates, and practitioners stay up to date on legislation, they post legislative updates on a number of key pieces of legislation and their policy priorities. In addition to providing congressional testimony, we also developed a resource specifically for congressional staff. Advocates should check out their Advocacy page for information on taking action to end homelessness.
Mental Health America is dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illness through advocacy and continues to lead the mental health movement by informing and coalescing mental health stakeholders across the country. Mental Health America supports and empowers mental health advocacy organizations as they confront policy challenges and opportunities.
Home Run for Homelessness | 5/16/2010 | 3:00 p.m.| NewBridge Bank Park more...
Upcoming training opportunities more...
Provider Coalition | 9/9/2010| 9:30 a.m -11:30 a.m.| Unitarian Universalist Church, 5603 Hilltop Road, Jamestown more...
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