Advocacy Toolkit

Want to create positive change in your community? Use these resources to become an advocate for education, food access, healthy aging and emergency services. 
 

1. SPEAK OUT
   1. Reach out to your local legislators
   2.  Write a letter to the editor
2. STAY INFORMED 
   1. Connect with us on social media, and visit our news and events page to stay up to date on UWGLV. 
   2. Learn more about public policy issues in the areas of Education, Healthy Aging, Food Access and Emergency services. 
   3. See the impact your United Way is making in the Lehigh Valley.  
   4. View the results and learn how your United Way is making a difference. 
   5. Join our mailing list, connect with us on social media, and visit us often to stay up-to-date on UWGLV events and news. 
   6. Learn about Public Policy and Advocacy efforts at United Way of Pennsylvania & United Way Worldwide.
3. ENGAGE YOUR COMMUNITY - Host a community conversation with your friends, coworkers or neighbors. Talk about how you can address challenges in your community together. 
4. RAISE AWARENESS - Use social media to educate your friends about an issue you care about. 
5. JOIN THE CONVERSATION
   1. Serve on a public policy advisory committee. 
   2. Take part in a focus group
   3. Attend a conference
   4. Sign up for a workshop
6. GIVE YOUR TIME - Volunteer in the Lehigh Valley!

Public Policy Agenda

Policy Updates