Throughout our history, United Way has done extraordinary work to improve people’s lives and build strong communities. With our focus on community impact, United Way has a key role to play in advocating for good public policy. Without community input, our priorities in health, education, and financial stability will lose critical government policy and funding support.
Join us and advocate for a health, education, financial stability or nonprofit strengthening issue that you are passionate about. Our community needs you to have an impact on public policy decisions. Advocating in our community does not simply mean lobbying on a specific piece of legislation.
There are many ways that you can advocate. See below for ways you can create social change in your local community.
Reach out to your elected officials in Congress to advocate for issues related to health, education, financial stability, or nonprofit support. You can easily identify and connect with your current representatives using the link provided here.
Explore how our community performs in areas like education, income stability, and overall health. The United Way Common Good Forecaster is an interactive tool that demonstrates how improvements in education can positively influence key economic and social outcomes.
Stay informed about the progress of our ongoing community conversations. Discover what matters most to residents, learn about shared goals, and find opportunities to collaborate on solutions that address local challenges.
Leverage social media platforms to raise awareness and spark conversations around the issues that matter most to you. Share information, engage your network, and help build momentum for meaningful change in your community.
