Coronavirus and Poverty

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)

Congress is  working to pass another COVID-19 response package in the next few weeks. Emergency rental assistance and a national moratorium on evictions must be in this bill. Talk directly to your senators and representatives, and their staff, telling them to protect renters in the next COVID-19 bill. Use media to amplify that message.  (Word version)

July 2020: 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 July 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)

The COVID-19 pandemic and recent protests in the wake of the killing of George Floyd have provided us with the opportunity to make a real difference on the systemic problems of racism and poverty. Take action this month to make your voice heard on these important issues. (Word version)