Global Poverty Weekly Update February 6, 2017
Global Poverty CampaignsWeekly Update | Week of February 6, 2017 |
Quote of the Week"Optimism is a political act." – Alex Steffen (Thanks to our founder Sam Daley-Harris for bringing us this inspiration!) Saturday National Grassroots Webinar Focused on Our FY18 Appropriations CampaignIt's that time of year . . . to make appropriations requests of our legislators. Each year, every member of Congress has the opportunity to weigh in on our nation’s priorities through the appropriations process. This appropriations season, urge Congress to voice their support on issues that build the foundation to end poverty – health, education, and economic opportunity.
Take a look at our Appropriations page to get one-pagers on all our requests. You will also be able to grab a copy of the brand new February Action Sheet. The action sheet will help you make those requests. It also comes complete with a sample meeting guide for creating an Education and Action meeting for your community so even more people can get in on this critical appropriations work.
Other powerful actions you can take this week:
RESULTS' First 100 Days Progress. Don't Miss our February 8 Appropriations Webinar.For this campaign, our goal is to have 100% of RESULTS groups and Free Agents meet face-to-face with their members of Congress or meet with local staff in person with participation by DC policy staff. Great progress is already being made. Let's make the First 100 Days something Congress will remember all year long! #First100Days #RESULTS100 1. Book Your First Meetings with Your Members of Congress. Use our February action sheet to bring your appropriations requests for FY18 to your members of Congress. Let us know of your planned member of Congress meetings through our online form. And prep for your meeting using top tips from our Activist Milestones. 2. Watch a Webinar. Our First 100 Days webinars are designed to deepen your learning on how to work with Congress and how to lead with action in your communities. These webinars will instruct, inspire, and empower you along the way. (Listen to completed webinars on our First 100 Days page.)
3. Track your progress and celebrate your successes all along the way on our First 100 Days tracker. 2017 Global CampaignsTake a look at the new information outlining our global campaigns planned for 2017. John Fawcett, our Director of Global Policy and Advocacy gives the details on our blog. Will You Be There? The 2017 RESULTS International ConferenceFeeling a call to action? Join us in our nation's capital July 22-25, 2017 and we'll head to Capitol Hill together, because Congress needs to hear from YOU. The RESULTS International Conference is a chance to use your voice to change the world. Together we’ll spend three days hearing from leading experts, learning new skills, and meeting fellow advocates committed to the end of poverty. Then we’ll take our message straight to Capitol Hill. Registration is now open at earlybird rates! Connect With RESULTS and With Your Community
Upcoming Learning and Action OpportunitiesFebruary 8, 9 pm ET. Appropriations 101: Global Poverty. Login: http://fuze.me/34174934. Or to join by phone: (201) 479-4595, meeting ID 34174934. February 8, 9 pm ET. RESULTS Introductory Call. The perfect RESULTS primer. Contact us with any questions and RSVP for the call. February 11, 2 pm ET. National Webinar/Conference Call for Grassroots. Login: https://www.fuzemeeting.com/fuze/f2988286/30204806. Or to join by phone only, dial (201) 479-4595, meeting ID 30204806. February 20. RESULTS Office closed. In observance of Presidents' Day. February 20-24. House and Senate recesses. July 22-25. RESULTS International Conference in Washington DC at the Washington Court Hotel. Registration is open! Resources at Your FingertipsSubscribe to the Weekly Update Advocacy Resources (Weekly updates, action sheets, online action alerts, and more) Global Poverty Campaigns Background Report 2017 Actions 2015 & 2016 Global Congressional Scorecards (See global poverty actions your members of Congress have taken over the past few years.) |
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