Invite Members of Congress to Visit Your Program
Inviting elected officials to tour local homeless programs gives them the opportunity to see first hand how federal policy affects real people and programs.

Federal Advocacy Resources
Resources are available to make following and learning about federal policy easier. Our job at the National Alliance to End Homelessness is to provide you with the tools to be an effective federal homeless policy advocate.

Building Relationships with your Members of Congress
Developing strong relationships with the your Senators and Representatives is the most powerful way to influence decisions made on federal policies that impact homeless families and individuals. There are specific strategies for building relationships and becoming a valuable resource for your Congressional offices.

Preparing for Capitol Hill Visits
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.