RESULTS Weekly Update November 26, 2024

Quote of the Week

“When our children are well fed and well taken care of, our community benefits.”

– RESULTS Minnesota volunteer Katy Czaia in a November 19 letter to the editor in the Minnesota Star Tribune

In gratitude, we at RESULTS appreciate you, our volunteers, this week and always. Thank you for all you do.

Table of Contents

• While lawmakers are home, get local media on what they should be working on
• Announcements
• Upcoming Events
• Grassroots Resources

While lawmakers are home, get local media on what they should be working on

We know this week is filled with festive activities and time with loved ones. We hope you enjoy every minute of your time together. If you have a few minutes this week to take action, remember that lawmakers will be in Washington for only a few more weeks this year. While they are home this week, submit letters to the editor on one or more of these important issues.

1. 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. These bills are vital in ensuring that resources to treat and prevent tuberculosis and expand access to education globally are going to those most in need. They may be adding both 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. Submit your newest letter to the editor today urging Congress to pass the End TB Now Act and the READ Act this year.
2. Protect SNAP. In 2025, leaders will renew their calls for cuts to SNAP in Farm Bill negotiations. But it won’t stop there. Some lawmakers also want deep cuts and restrictions to SNAP and Medicaid to help offset an extension of the 2017 Trump tax cuts. Denying people access to food and health care to give tax cuts to the wealthy is indefensible. Let them know now that you strongly oppose cutting SNAP or Medicaid.
3. 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. These credits are vital to help workers and families lift themselves from poverty. Voters were clear that higher costs and the economy were priority number one for them in the election. More tax cuts for the wealthy will do nothing to help everyday folks make ends meet. Expanding the CTC and EITC will.

TAKE ACTION: Submit your next letter to the editor today! Use local media while lawmakers are home to remind them they have important work to do. In our Double/50 media campaign, you’ve gotten 144 pieces published in 32 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 18 states where we still need media: AL, AR, CO, DE, GA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NY, RI, SD, 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.

For Giving Tuesday, every dollar donated to RESULTS will be matched. We’re a week away from one of the biggest giving days of the year and a key opportunity to fuel our work to end poverty. Four longtime supporters have created a giving season challenge match to inspire others to give generously, too. They will match every dollar donated, up to $110,000. This match counts for Friends & Family fundraisers, too!

Upcoming Events

Congressional schedule: The House and the Senate are on recess.

Find these and other events on our website Events Calendar.

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

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.

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.