Advocacy is not easy for everyone, but anyone can be an advocate for change. Check out these resources for ways to get involved!
Contact Your State Senator
Contact Your State Representative
Contact Your US Senator
Contact Your US Representative
Why Should I Get Involved?
Actively advocating for the policy agenda directly supports both OCDCA’s and our members' missions to create thriving communities. When members engage in advocacy, they can amplify their collective voice to influence policies that promote equitable development, affordable housing, and economic opportunities. Legislators want to hear your stories. Through sharing how policies impact legislators’ districts, your work can have an outsized impact on state policy. By getting involved, members can educate themselves on policies that directly affect their work and contribute towards a common good that benefits the community development field. Together, we can drive systemic change that strengthens communities across the state.
How Can I Get Involved?
An effective way to communicate your priorities and goals with lawmakers is through effective storytelling. Highlighting the impact of your work and knowing how to build relationships through the way you communicate is essential. You can refer to this article for storytelling tips. You can also reach out to a legislator or legislative aid here. Make sure to look out for our policy newsletter to see what policy issues are directly affecting community development.
Members... keep an eye out for our monthly policy newsletter to stay up to date with policies that affect community development!
