

MOBILIZING SENIORS – EX: COMMUNICATION SURGE
Objective: Encourage seniors to create a surge of communications to educate key elected officials As you walk into the room, turn off the...


HOW TO HANDLE AUDIENCE QUESTIONS
Keep your question / answer period brief. Too much time spent addressing individual concerns lowers the “energy level” of the larger...


TIPS ON WRITING YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS
There are multiple ways for you to get in touch with your elected officials to let them know your perspective on senior homelessness...


TIPS ON EMAILING ELECTED OFFICIALS
Generally, the same guidelines apply as with writing letters to elected officials. However, it is important to note that in our...


HOW TO SCHEDULE AN IN-PERSON MEETING WITH YOUR ELECTED OFFICIAL
Letters and phone calls are effective, but not as effective as meeting one-on-one. Meeting your elected official in person is a great way...


TIPS FOR TESTIFYING AT HEARINGS & PUBLIC COMMITTEE MEETINGS
One more powerful form of communication with your elected officials and your surrounding community is to share your testimony at a...


SIX TIPS FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING
The 6 C’s of Public Speaking Confidence: Confidence is portrayed by being as knowledgeable as possible on your subject and conveying this...


Join The Convo Today! #SaveOurSeniors
There will be much rhetoric and action taken, in coming weeks and months, regarding issues and programs that affect the housing of older...


Resources to Help #SaveOurSeniors
Below is a partial list of pertinent advocacy resources — what other groups / organizations would you add to the list? National Level...


Your Role in Advocacy
The Role of a #SaveOurSeniors Advocate As an advocate, you will be called upon to take your message to local, state, and federal policy...





















