The RESULTS TS Nation onal al Webin inar ar Sept ptember ember 20 2020 20 Welcome me!
2 Our Anti ti-Oppr Oppression ession Val alues es RESULTS is a movement of passionate, committed everyday people. Together we use our voices to influence political decisions that will bring an end to poverty. Poverty cannot end as long as oppression exists. We commit to opposing all forms of oppression, including racism, classism, colonialism, white saviorism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, xenophobia, and religious discrimination. At RESULTS we pledge to create space for all voices, including those of us who are currently experiencing poverty. We will address oppressive behavior in our interactions, families, communities, work, and world. Our strength is rooted in our diversity of experiences, not in our assumptions. With unearned privilege comes the responsibility to act so the burden to educate and change doesn’t fall solely on those experiencing oppression. When we miss the mark on our values, we will acknowledge our mistake, seek forgiveness, learn, and work together as a community to pursue equity. There are no saviors — only partners, advocates, and allies. We agree to help make the RESULTS movement a respectful, inclusive space. Find all our anti-oppression resources at: https://results.org/volunteers/anti-oppression/
3 Wher Wh ere e things ngs st stand and now • House passed HEROES Act May 15 • Senate voted on a “skinny” package Thursday o Not expected to move o Overall, need to pressure to get a deal done • White House and Congressional leaders negotiating but minimal progress Meredith Dodson mdodson@results.org
4 Economic Ec nomic wo woes es August data: 8.4 percent unemployment More people remain unemployed than at the height of the Great Recession. More than 1 in 10 Black women (12.0%) and Latinas (10.5%) are still unemployed, compared to only 6.9% of white men.
5 Fami Fa milies lies ar are st still ill st strugglin ruggling From the latest Census Household Pulse Survey (August 19-31) : 12.1 million adults in • households with children (14.1 percent) without enough to eat in past 7 days 8.2 million adults in • households (14.4 percent) not up to date on their rent
6 Bla lack k and nd Lati tinx nx ho hous useholds eholds str trug uggling ling to to pu put t food d on n th the ta table
7 Co Cong ngress s sho houl uld d bo boos ost t SNA NAP
8 Reprie rieve ve fo for renter nters Helpful : September 1 CDC national eviction moratorium. But millions are still struggling to make ends meet, and this moratorium won’t pay the rent. “Tenants already owe nearly $25 billion in back rent, which could reach $69.8 billion by the end of the year," according to conservative economist Mark Zandi of Moody’s analytics .
9 Rent Re ntal al ass ssist stance ance key t y to o kee eep ho hous using ng affor ordable dable
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11 11 Guest Speaker Kal ali i Dau augh gher erty ty RESULTS volunteer from • Milwaukee, Wisconsin since 2016 Lead Community • Intervention Specialist with the Milwaukee County Housing Division Currently part of the Experts • on Poverty cohort Former REAL Change Fellow •
12 12 12 12 U.S. S. Po Policy licy Up Update date
13 13 U.S. S. Pover erty ty Request uests s Will you personally speak to Senate/House Leadership urging ng them m to o pass a r robust relief ef packag age, and prioritize: $100 billion n in emer ergency gency rental tal assistance ce • Included in House bill, but not in Senate GOP proposal • Boost t the e maximum mum SNAP bene nefits its by 15 p percent cent • Included in House bill but not Senate GOP proposal • There is bipartisan support for rental assistance and an increase in SNAP benefits, but we need Congress to pass a robust relief package to ensure we help families keep a roof over their heads and food on the table. TAKE ACTION ION: forward our email alert to your Action Network today, and mark your calendars for a National Call-In Day Wednesday.
14 14 Gett tting ng to to leadersh ship p sti till matt tters rs Policymakers need to hear from Sen. Kevin McCarthy (R-KY) Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-12) Speaker of the House House Minority Leader Senate Majority Leader colleagues that COVID relief is important Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA-23) Senate Minority Leader House Minority Leader
15 15 U.S. S. Pover erty ty Ac Acti tion on Resour ource ces U.S. Poverty rty Action ion available online at: https://results.org/volunteers/monthly-actions/ Onli line ne Housin ing g LTE: https://results.org/volunteers/action- • center/?vvsrc=%2fcampaigns%2f72504%2frespond Onli line ne SNAP LTE: https://results.org/volunteers/action- • center/?vvsrc=%2fcampaigns%2f74353%2frespond Parti tial l infor ormat mation on on evic icti tions ons: : https://nlihc.org/coronavirus-and-housing- • homelessness/eviction-update State te data a on renters ers at risk k of evic icti tion on: • https://nlihc.org/sites/default/files/The_Eviction_Crisis_080720.pdf Report rt publi lished ed media ia at: www.tinyurl.com/RESULTSMedia • Report rt meeti tings gs with h Congr gress ession ional al office ices at: www.tinyurl.com/RESLRF • Public lic pressure e (media) ia) and direct t foll llow w up (especial ecially wi with Senate ate GOP) key
16 16 U.S. Census us po poverty ty da data ta rele leas ased ed next t week 2019 Census us Poverty rty Data overvi view with Meredit ith Dodson Tuesday, Septe temb mber er 15 8:00 pm ET ET Join at https://results.zoom.us/j/324294681 or dial by phone at (669) 900-6833 or (929) 436- 2866, meeting ID: 324 294 681.
17 17 Remarks from Execu ecutive tive Directo ector Dr. r. Joa oanne nne Ca Cart rter er
18 18 Grass ssroots oots Insp spir iration ation and Action ion jlinn@results.org kpatterson@results.org lmarchal@results.org
19 19 Let etter ers s to t o the he Editor or Structure Typi pical cally ly 150-200 200 words ds – the shorter, the better How it appears How you write it 1. 1. Local cal & timel ely y hook 1. 1. Call ll to action tion 2. Why it matters 2. ters 2. 2. Why it matters ters 3. Call 3. ll to action tion 3. 3. Local cal & timel ely y hook
20 20 Let etter ers s to t o the he Editor or Structure Ho How it t app ppear ars Ho How you write te it 1. Local & timely hook 1. 1. CALL LL TO O ACTIO ION 2. Why it matters 2. Why it matters 3. Call to action 3. Local & timely hook
21 21 Let etter ers s to t o the he Editor or Structure A good CA CALL LL TO ACT CTION ION is: • Brief • Specific • Mentions people by name
22 22 Let etter ers s to t o the he Editor or Structure Ho How it t app ppear ars Ho How you write te it 1. Local & timely hook 1. Call to action 2. Why it matters 2. 2. WHY IT IT MATTER TERS 3. Call to action 3. Local & timely hook
23 23 Wh Why y it mat t matte ters Why do I care about this issue? What makes this issue compelling now? Why does my member of Congress need to know about it?
24 24 Let etter ers s to t o the he Editor or Structure Ho How it a t app ppear ars How you write Ho te it 1. Local & timely hook 1. Call to action 2. Why it matters 2. Why it matters 3. Call to action 3. 3. LOC OCAL AL & TIME IMELY HOOK OOK
25 25 Local al and ti timely y hook Racism Pop culture 2020 election coverage Health care workers Coronavirus Candidate endorsement Local election Gridlock in DC Poverty and homelessness Local or national budget cuts Unemployment Student housing Public health Health disparities Evictions Charity drives
26 26 SEN END D IT! T! 10 100 p 0 percent nt of unse sent nt letter ers s never er get publi lish shed! ed! Submitting your LTE: E-mail it directly to the paper (e.g. letters@kcstar.com - look on paper’s website for address) • Submit it through your paper’s website • Submit it through the RESULTS website (https://results.org/volunteers/action-center/) • Mailing a hard copy to your local paper (takes longer) • Importa rtant! nt! Most papers require you to include your name and contact info to be published. If you are a new writer, they will sometimes contact you to verify authorship.
27 27 Leve verage age yo your ur Med edia ia Maximize the impact of your media by: Send copies ies to the he appr propria opriate te aides es in your House and Senate • offices Tag g member bers of Co Cong ngress s on n social cial media with your published • letters Share your media with group members and your Local Action • Networks ur urgi ging ng people ople to write e letters ers in n respon sponse Plan to deliver all your recent media in up upcomi oming g lobby y meeti tings •
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