Being able to engage policymakers online has been a small silver lining during the pandemic, whether it’s logging into a public comment session at the City Council or using Zoom to speak with your member of Congress. Online advocacy has […]
Category: Advocacy
How to Advocate to Your Lawmaker
Overview & Part 1 We’re thrilled that you’re joining the National Alliance to End Homelessness in advocating for policies and funding to help end homelessness. Here’s what to expect from this course: Videos featuring real advocates talking about their own […]
Helping Congress Understand the Realities of Homelessness
It was a big day! Thanks to more than 1,200 advocates from across the country, the Alliance organized 245 legislative meetings which ranged from 20-30 minutes to more than an hour. While Capitol Hill Day has traditionally been part of […]
How Providers Can Boost Voter Engagement
Providers are allowed to engage in voter registration and get out the vote efforts, so long as these activities are done in a non-partisan way that doesn’t favor a particular candidate or political party. In fact, it’s encouraged – organizations […]
Opportunities and Challenges in Addressing Homelessness
Testimony of Alliance CEO, Ann Oliva, to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs at the “Opportunities and Challenges in Addressing Homelessness” hearing on July 19, 2022. Chairwoman Smith, Ranking Member Rounds, and members of the Subcommittee, my […]