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Preparing for Capitol Hill Visits
Date: 14 Sep 2006
Author: National Alliance to End Homelessness
Files:
Telling Your Story: Advocate in Your Own Words (PDF | 93 KB | 1 page)
Capitol Hill Visit Preparation (PDF | 135 KB | 3 pages)
Sample Agenda for Meeting with Members of Congress and Congressional Staff (PDF | 133 KB | 4 pages)
Your familiarity with local issues affecting homelessness is valuable to Congressional offices. Your Member of Congress’ ability to influence decisions in Congress is valuable to the work you do in their district or state. Setting up meetings with your Congressional offices is the best way to educate them about the work you do locally to end homelessness and to persuade them to act in support of federal policies that affect homelessness in your community.
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This audio conference covered the HUD-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program.
This video highlights how communities across the country are decreasing homelessness among families. Thanks to the support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, it’s yours to use for free. 
Take a five minute break from whatever you are doing to hear about emerging issues, new research, and personal stories from experts and leaders in homelessness and housing policy.