Coronavirus and Poverty

October 2020: It is past time for Congress to have implemented a global response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The world needs help now. We must remind senators and representatives of the immediacy of the crisis. Use the October Global Action Sheet to write a letter to the editor. Also, use it to guide others in your community to take action. You can even send our most recent media compilation to your legislators, sounding the alarm of urgency. (PDF version) (Word version)

September 2020: Congress still has not implemented a global response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The world can’t wait any longer. We must remind senators and representatives that they need to get to work. Use the September Global Action Sheet to write a letter to the editor. Also, use it to guide others in your community to take action. (PDF version, Word version)

August 2020: We are down to the wire. Congress has yet to create a global response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Lives and progress are at risk. We must remind Senators and Representatives of our leadership role in the world on global health and development and call for action. Use the August Global Action Sheet to write your members of Congress. Also, use it to guide others in your community to take action. (PDF version, Word version)

Millions of Americans are facing eviction and homelessness in the middle of a pandemic. As Congress works to pass another COVID-19 response package, it is imperative that it includes emergency rental assistance and a national moratorium on evictions. Contact your Senate and House offices now and tell them to make sure the next COVID-19 bill protects renters. Generate local media to amplify your message. (Word version)