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Tools You Can Use

How to Write a Public Official

How to Visit a Public Official

How to Testify

How to Write a Letter to the Editor

Do you want public policies to serve the needs of homeless and other poor people? There are many things you can do.

Let public policymakers know what you want them to do-and not do. Join our Advocacy Network and respond to our action alerts. Meet with your elected representatives to talk about the issues. Bring friends or other partners along.

Testify at a public hearing. This isn't as challenging as it may sound. Contact us if you'd like to talk about the process.

Vote for candidates who will advance programs to address the needs of homeless and other low-income people. This is the single most important thing you can do to shape public policy. So make sure you're registered to vote at your current address and get an absentee ballot if you need one.

Let candidates know what issues you care about. Participate in campaign events and ask questions.

Support the campaigns of candidates who share your views. Consider distributing their literature, raising funds for their campaigns and/or volunteering in their campaign offices.

Participate in town hall meetings and in other forums where policymakers will be present. Speak out about your concerns and ask how they will be addressed.

Learn more about the issues and what you can do to make a difference. Participate in a SOME Social Justice Reflection. Visit the websites of other organizations that are working on the issues. Look for relevant articles in your local paper and/or an online national news source.

We are eager to support your advocacy efforts. You can reach us at advocacy@some.org or 202.797.8806 ext. 2110.