Capitol Hill Day 2009: Summary and Report
Capitol Hill Day provides people who attend the Alliance’s Annual Conference, with an opportunity to take part in federal advocacy by meeting with their U.S. Senators and Representatives. This Summary and Report includes a list of the 2009 Capitol Hill Day Federal Policy Priorities, a report of the Hill Day activities, and a summary of the impact advocates had on each of the policy priorities before and during the conference. Note that we will not know the full extent of our achievements until there is additional follow up with Congressional offices throughout August and September.

Soloist Watch Party Toolkit!
Join the social action campaign to challenge false serotypes about people who have a mental illness and live on the street. Participate in the August 4 DVD release of the movie the Soloist—the story of Nathaniel Ayers, a gifted Juilliard-trained string player whose mental illness led him to become homeless. His story illustrates strength in community connections and relationships. It is not acceptable, regardless of a person's mental health, for anyone to experience homelessness—with proper supports, housing stability can be achieved. We can all take action to solve homelessness and de-stigmatize mental illness.

Information for Capitol Hill Day 2009
This toolkit will provide information about the 2009 Hill Day to be held in conjunction with the Alliance's annual National Conference on Ending Homelessness in Washington, DC.

President’s FY 2010 Budget Briefing
The Alliance is hosting its Annual Federal Budget Briefing, “The President’s FY 2010 Budget Proposal: Implications for Housing and Homeless Assistance”, via audio conference on Tuesday, May 12 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET. This link provides information and materials for the audio conference

Join us in urging Congress to TAKE ACTION in 2009
Many communities have reduced the number of people who are homeless by using efficient, solution-focused interventions. In the midst of the current recession, adequate federal resources are needed to continue making progress and combat a potential surge in homelessness. Join us in urging Congress to TAKE ACTION in 2009.

Alliance Congressional Briefing on Solutions to Homelessness
On February 23, the Alliance hosted a Congressional Briefing, "Homelessness and the Economic Crisis.” This link provides materials which were included in the Congressional Briefing packet, including information about high-priority policy issues on which the Alliance urges Congress to act in 2009.

Alliance's Letter to President-elect Obama
On December 16, the Alliance sent a letter to President-elect Obama urging him to adopt specific goals for ending homelessness. In January, the new Administration and Congress will take office, providing advocates with a great opportunity to help shape a national agenda that prioritizes ending homelessness.

Nonprofit Lobbying Guide
This resource will help you understand the dos and don’ts of nonprofit lobbying, what lobbying is, determining how your organization measures lobbying activities, and how to get more involved in Federal advocacy.

Federal Advocacy Training
The Alliance’s federal advocacy experts present Federal Advocacy Trainings at a variety of conferences and forums year round. Materials used in those trainings provide helpful information about the nuts and bolts of Federal advocacy and lobbying.