Why do we lobby? To educate. To build relationships. To offer alternatives. To influence.
How to Write Effective Emails to Congress. Alicia McBride, FCNL Director of Quaker Leadership, says emails are an effective advocacy strategy. Click link for tips on writing effective emails to Congress.
Learn to Lobby in 30 Minutes. https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/YZCBVkiEGAmO5m5mNRdzXK0SHGjQdsUpIUEIwS_DhXMxwbkzP2eZ9goSaxWWrRhb.JkO6spcNpQmsYjvU. Use pass code =hflxQB0.
Events & Actions
EQAT Training for Meeting for Worship Action Oct 1st, 1-3pm. Friends Center, 1501 Cherry St. Phila.
EQAT Meeting for Worship for Climate Action Oct 7th, 11:30am. Meet at the St David’s Train Station.
Resources
Friends Committee on National Legislation
- Clicking on the above title will take you to the national website.
- You will be able to learn about current legislation that FCNL would like us to ask our legislators to think about.
- Insert your zip code.
- You will be taken to a page with a pre-written letter (or you can substitute your own words) that will be sent to your representative or senator.
Amnesty International
Amnesty is an international organization focused on human rights.
Click on the above title if you are interested in writing letters for citizens around the world (and in the US) who have been imprisoned or harassed for their actions or beliefs.
Anti-Defamation League
Anti-Defamation League: Fighting Hate for Good. See list of Resources for combating hate including link of talk by Robin Burstein, Regional Director of ADL on the rise of anti-semitism, racism and all the other ‘isms’ given Jan 6,2022 to the Newtown Ministerium.