RESULTS Weekly Update November 12, 2024

Quote of the Week

“Our north star doesn’t change. We still strive for a world without poverty—for a world beyond poverty and the oppression that causes it.”

 – RESULTS Executive Director Joanne Carter

Table of Contents

• Join Thursday’s Post-Election Webinar because even though the election is done, our work is not
• Use media to push Congress to act responsibly
• Announcements
• Upcoming Events
• Grassroots Resources

Join Thursday’s Post-Election Webinar because even though the election is done, our work is not

A week after the election, people are still feeling its effect. RESULTS Executive Director Joanne Carter summed up what many people are feeling in her statement in response to the election. She reminded us that first and foremost, that no matter which candidates you supported, taking time for self-care is important. Disappointment can lead to despair – just as elation can lead to overconfidence – if we don’t take time to feel what we are feeling. Ignoring, rationalizing, blaming, and gloating only make things worse. The only way out of the fear is through it.

RESULTS has always been, first and foremost, a community. It is the foundation of our strength, resiliency, and success. No election can change that. We thrive because we have each other. RESULTS is like a catenary arch (think the St. Louis Gateway Arch). A catenary arch works by redirecting gravity into compression along its curve. In other words, it literally stands upright because each piece is leaning on the other. That is who we are. Together we are strong and able to withstand forces that try to topple us over.

This Thursday, RESULTS is hosting an “Organizing for the Future” webinar. This is an opportunity for our community to lean into our values and harness our collective power as advocates. This webinar will be a launching point for our upcoming First 100 Days Campaign. You’ll learn what we want to accomplish by May 2025 and how you can take tangible actions to make an impact.

This is more than just a meeting; it’s about activating our community and rallying together for the challenges ahead. It’s a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, refocus, and prepare for the work that lies ahead. Hope to see all of you there!

TAKE ACTION: Register for our November 14 “Organizing for the Future” webinar. We invite our entire RESULTS network to participate. We also welcome anyone looking to channel their energy into making the world a better place. The webinar is this Thursday, November 14 at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Use media to push Congress to act responsibly

After six weeks off, Congress returns to Washington, DC, this week with much unfinished business. FY2025 appropriations, the Farm Bill, disaster relief are all on the table. However, based on the outcome of the election, Congress is likely to pass another continuing resolution so the new Congress can finalize FY2025 appropriations. They are likely to extend the Farm Bill as well into the new Congress.

The new Congress and Administration are likely to be more aggressive in changes to U.S. and global poverty programs. Cuts to SNAP and foreign aid are a possibility. In addition, the new Congress may try to move quickly on tax policy, passing additional tax cuts for the wealthy. Whether that would include expansions of the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) remains to be seen.

This makes our media work all the more important right now. Pushing Congress to protect SNAP, expand the CTC, and to support global health and nutrition initiatives sends a signal to members that while the election is over, the people’s support for these priorities remains firm. Make no mistake, the outcome of the election means we have our work cut out for us. But we are ready for the challenge.

TAKE ACTION: Your media will help push Congress to protect programs that reduce poverty in the U.S. and around the world. As part of our Double/50 media campaign, you’ve gotten 117 pieces published in 26 states so far. Thank you! And we can still hit our goal of 300 media pieces covering all 50 states by the end of the year. Get started today on your next letter or op-ed. You can find 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.

(Hint! Here are the 24 states where we still need media: AL, AK, AR, CO, DE, GA, ID, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MS, MT, NH, NJ, NM, NY, ND, RI, SC, SD, VA, WI)

Announcements

Register for the December National Webinar with Rep. Barbara Lee! For our December 7 National Webinar (1:00 p.m. ET), we are thrilled to welcome Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA-12). Congresswoman Lee has been a tireless champion for investments in anti-poverty programs. Sadly, she is retiring at the end of this year. Please join us to thank Congresswoman Lee for her exceptional service and to wish her well on her retirement. Register for the webinar today.

RESULTS Regional Coordinators to host an 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.

Support our work through the Fall Friends & Family campaign! The end of the year is a great time to invite your friends and family to support your work with RESULTS, or to support another RESULTS volunteer with their fundraising efforts! Visit www.results.org/fundraise to view current fundraisers being held by your fellow advocates or learn how to create a page for yourself or a group!

Upcoming Events

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

Find these and other events on our website Events Calendar.

Wednesday, November 13: Motivational Interviewing (continuation of series), 8:00 p.m. ET. Registration remains open.

Thursday, November 14: Outreach and Event Planning Office Hour, 2:00 p.m. ET. Drop in! Join via https://results.zoom.us/j/94004748060 or call (312) 626-6799, meeting ID 940 0474 8060.

Thursday, November 14: Special Post-Election Webinar – “Organizing for the Future,” 8:30 p.m. ET. Register today!

Monday, November 18: Global Poverty Free Agents, 7:00 p.m. ET (Rescheduled Date). Contact Lisa Marchal for more information.

Tuesday, November 19: U.S. Poverty Free Agents, 1:00 p.m. ET and 8:00 p.m. ET. Contact Jos Linn for more information.

Tuesday, November 19: Together Women Rise Advocacy Chapter, 8:30 p.m. ET. Read more.

Wednesday, November 20: 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, November 20: New Advocate Orientation, 1:00 p.m. ET. Registration open!

Wednesday, November 20: Media Office Hour, 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET. Drop in at https://results.zoom.us/j/93668005494 or call (312) 626-6799, meeting ID 936 6800 5494. No registration is required.

Thursday, November 28-Friday, November 29: Autumn break. RESULTS office closed.

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

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.
• Share your story. If you have an inspiring story about advocacy, please tell us about it. Also, if you want to celebrate the actions of a new volunteer, sharing 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.