They work for US! – Congressional Advocacy 101 for the HCH Community

Thursday, May 17, 2018: 10:15 AM-11:15 AM
Skyway Suite AB (Hyatt Regency Minneapolis)
Are there problems with the current system you’d like to change in order to end poverty and homelessness? Are you curious about how Congress impacts our lives and how we can help them do better? If so, then this workshop is for you! This session will cover the basics of how Congress works and how their decisions impact the Health Care for the Homeless Community. The session will share insider tips and tricks from various experts. Attendees will leave with specific action steps for engaging with Congress and a greater understanding of our important role in government decision making!
Speakers:
Regina Reed, MPH (National Health Policy Organizer, National Health Care for the Homeless Council)
Jamie Long (Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Congressman Keith Ellison (MN-05))
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