“Much of the social change in America had its origin in the nonprofit sector. Nonprofit lobbying is the right thing to do. It’s about empowering individuals to make their collective voices heard on a wide range of human concerns.”
--Bob Smucker, Founder
Child & Family Advocacy Day at the NC General Assembly
May 17, 2012
Register now and join forces with United Way's, volunteers, Action for Children, business leaders and agency partners to create real lasting change. The day will include training on key issues, special guest speakers and an opportunity to visit with legislators. Register Now.
Registration closes Friday, May 11, 2012.
Overview of the Day:
- 10:00 a.m. Issue Briefing at the Museum of History
- 11:00 a.m. Rally Event
- Legislative Visits
- Afternoon: Gallery Recognition - House / Senate
Steps to Participation:
- Decide to participate and RSVP so that we know to expect you.
- Invite your agency partners, business leaders, family members and volunteers to join you for a day of action and advocacy. And make sure they RSVP using the link above.
- Contact your legislators using our template as a guide to request an appointment with them while you are in Raleigh on May 17.
- Check out the United Way's Facebook page to see why United Way should come and advocate on May 17. Representative Rick Glazier says, “United Way advocates bring a lot to the legislature.” See Representative Glazier's short video.
- Representative Diane Parfitt tells you how to prepare for a successful day at the legislature.
- Also see advocacy tips online on our Facebook page and on the registration site.
Questions, suggestions? Call, email etc.
Jill K. Cox/ Government Relations and Communications Director United Way of North Carolina875 Walnut Street, STE 150B; Cary, North C 27511919-834-5200/ cell 919-215-4341/ jcox@unitedwaync.org
