RESULTS Weekly Update December 4, 2024

Quote of the Week

“Protecting and valuing children crosses party lines, so there’s no acceptable reason our elected leaders can’t work together to strengthen both SNAP and the CTC.”

 – RESULTS St. Louis volunteer Cynthia Changyit Levin in a November 27 op-ed in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Table of Contents

• Join Saturday’s National Webinar with Rep. Barbara Lee
• December is busy for Congress and advocates alike
• Quick News on U.S. and Global Poverty
• Announcements
• Upcoming Events
• Grassroots Resources

Join Saturday’s National Webinar with Rep. Barbara Lee

Join us for the final RESULTS National Webinar of the year this Saturday, December 7. We are thrilled to welcome Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA-12) as our guest speaker this month. Congresswoman Lee has been a tireless champion for investments in anti-poverty program. Before she retires from Congress at the end of this year, we want to take the opportunity to again learn from her experience and thank her for her leadership. Also, on the webinar, we’ll celebrate successes from this year (including announcing the winners of our 2024 grassroots awards) and kick off our annual planning season. Please join us!

TAKE ACTION: Register for the RESULTS National Webinar this Saturday, December 7 at 1:00 p.m. ET.  Once registered, registrants will receive their confirmation and Zoom link a day or two before the webinar (be sure to check your junk mail if you don’t see it). You can find the slides and recordings from all our webinars on our National Webinars page.

December is busy for Congress and advocates alike

Lawmakers will be in Washington for only a short time before the year draws to a close. In the hustle and bustle of this festive season, make letter-writing part of your activities. Letters to the editor on one or more of our campaigns can – and will – make a difference. Have you written and submitted a letter to the editor yet this year?

1. We must pass the End Tuberculosis (TB) Now Act and READ Act. We need the House to pass the End TB Now Act (H.R. 1776) and READ Act Reauthorization (H.R. 681) before they leave for the year. Resources to treat and prevent tuberculosis. Expanded access to education globally. That’s what’s at stake. Lawmakers may be adding both pieces of legislation to one of the “must-pass” bills for the end of the year. However they do it, we need both bills passed in the House ASAP. Use our helpful template and urge Congress to pass the End TB Now Act and the READ Act this year.
2. We must protect SNAP. Next year, leaders will renew their calls for cuts to SNAP in Farm Bill negotiations. Some lawmakers also want deep cuts and restrictions to SNAP and Medicaid to help offset an extension of the 2017 Trump tax cuts. Food and health care for families are on the line. Read this piece by recent RESULTS Fellow Nadia Hasan for inspiration and motivation. Then let Congress know that you strongly oppose cutting SNAP or Medicaid by writing and submitting your letter.
3. We must expand the CTC and EITC. The Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) must be part of any tax bill next year. As people around the country grapple with economic realities, these credits provide vital support, helping workers and families lift themselves from poverty. Check out our online template and start writing your letter on the CTC and the EITC.

TAKE ACTION: Submit your next letter to the editor today! In our Double/50 media campaign, you’ve gotten 161 pieces published in 34 states. Help us get to 300 media pieces covering all 50 states by the end of the year. Find updated letter to the editor templates and media hooks in the Double/50 Campaign media hooks tracker. And please let us know when you get published by completing our media report form. (Here are the 16 states where we still need media: AL, AR, CO, DE, GA, KS, KY, LA, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, RI, SD, WI.)

Quick News on U.S. and Global Poverty

Michael Santos recognized by the ABA. The American Bar Association has named RESULTS Associate Director for U.S. Policy Michael Santos as its Advocate of the Month for November 2024. The ABA is recognizing him for his vital work advocating for humane and equitable housing policies and protecting vulnerable communities. Congratulations, Michael!

Join webinar on budget rules in the new Congress. The new Congress is expected to act quickly to approve a joint Budget Resolution, with special rules to make it easier to cut critical anti-poverty programs to finance more tax cuts for the wealthy. Join the Coalition on Human Needs for “How the New Congress Will Try to Use Budget Rules”  to learn how this process works and how advocates can push back at these efforts. The webinar is Thursday, December 12 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Register for the webinar today.

Announcements

Double your donation through December. Thanks to everyone who made a gift to RESULTS for Giving Tuesday! It’s not too late to double the impact of your donation: every dollar donated to RESULTS before the end of 2024 will be matched by four longtime supporters, up to $110,000. The match counts for Friends & Family fundraisers, too!

Join the December 9 Regional Coordinator open house. Regional Coordinators support our vibrant network of volunteers in creative and crucial ways. Curious about what volunteer Regional Coordinators do within the RESULTS network? Come on along to this open house to meet many of our volunteer Regional Coordinators and hear more about this unique leadership opportunity within RESULTS. Register today for this special hour on December 9 at 9:00 p.m. ET.

Upcoming Events

Congressional schedule: The House and the Senate are in session.

Find these and other events on our website Events Calendar.

Wednesday, December 4: Action Network Manager Calls, 12:30 p.m. ET and 8:00 p.m. ET. Join at https://results.zoom.us/j/95416781155 or call (312) 626-6799, meeting ID 954 1678 1155. No registration required.

Wednesday, December 4: New Advocate Orientation, 8:00 p.m. ET. Registration open!

Saturday, December 7: National Webinar, 1:00 p.m. ET. Register for the webinar today.

Monday, December 9: Global Poverty Free Agents, 7:00 p.m. ET (Rescheduled Date). Contact Lisa Marchal for more information.

Monday, December 9: Regional Coordinator Open House, 9:00 p.m. ET. Registration open.

Wednesday, December 11: Motivational Interviewing (continuation of series), 8:00 p.m. ET. Registration remains open.

Thursday, December 12: Outreach and Event Office Hour, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET. Join any time via https://results.zoom.us/j/94004748060 or (312) 626-6799, meeting ID 940 0474 8060.

Thursday, December 12: Global Allies Program (Returned Peace Corps Volunteers), 8:30 p.m. ET. Learn more.

Tuesday, December 17: U.S. Poverty Free Agents, 1:00 p.m. ET and 8:00 p.m. ET. Contact Jos Linn for more information.

Tuesday, December 17: Together Women Rise Advocacy Chapter, 8:30 p.m. ET. Read more.

Wednesday, December 25-Wednesday, January 1: Winter break. RESULTS office closed.

Typically, registration ends one hour prior to the start of all webinars and trainings.

Grassroots Resources

• EOPs: Learn about the RESULTS Experts on Poverty.
• Actions and volunteer resources: Visit our Volunteers Hub, including our anti-oppression resources. To join the RESULTS listserv for more RESULTS conversation, send an email to [email protected].
• Please report your actions. Remember to please report your recent advocacy successes in lobby meetings, media, and outreach activities. Also, use our form to add to/edit your info and to sign up for updates and alerts.
• Celebrate others. If you want to celebrate the actions of a new volunteer, share about the experience.
• Questions for the Board? If you have a question, comment, or suggestion for the RESULTS/REF Board, please e-mail [email protected]. View Board minutes and Annual Reports.
• Staff and jobs: RESULTS Staff directory and job postings.