Immigration Crisis Focus of July 9 Advocacy Corps Visit to House
The worsening humanitarian crisis along the southwest border and threat of expanded ICE raids is the issue for UUSJ’s Capitol Hill Advocacy Corps (AC) on July 9, reflecting the “call to action” by UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray and the newly-passed Action of Immediate Witness on Immigration and Asylum. UUSJ’s “Write Here! Write Now!” letter-writing campaign will take place on Sunday, July 7, at many congregations. Link HERE to the handout. Contact: advocacy@uusj.org.
Webinar: Yes my congregation wants to write letters to our members of Congress! Information Session on Write Here! Write Now! Letter-Writing Campaigns
Wednesday, July 30, 2019 8:00pmET/5:00pmPT
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Learn how to become a UUSJ WHWN partner. We will share tips and resources for you to conduct letter-writing events. Learn about the UUSJ WHWN Toolkit to help organizers. All are welcome to participate. Contact: advocacy@uusj.org.
Healthcare Costs the Topic of June 11 Advocacy Corps Visits
Sixteen UUSJ’s Advocacy Corps (AC) volunteers visited Capitol Hill on June 11 to raise our concerns to 41 senators on the high cost of healthcare — especially prescription drugs, “surprise” medical bills, and medical bankruptcy. The AC conducted eight meetings with staff and delivered 154 letters from UUs. A frequent message in letters was concern about access to health care, including mental health care, especially in rural areas. One UU wrote that the severe midwestern floods are contributing to economic disaster for many farmers, causing stress and anxiety and increasing need for mental healthcare. See details about the topic HERE in the WHWN handout.