Advocacy Resources
Getting Started
We can think about the process of becoming a good advocate in three steps: Step In, Step Back, and Step Up. (Adapted from Joseph R. Campbell's TED Talk, 5 Steps to Becoming an Advocate.)
Step In
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Check out this video about beginning to engage your community in advocacy.
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ELCA social statements are teaching and policy documents that provide broad frameworks to assist us in thinking about and discussing social issues in the context of faith and life. These statements are the ones most related to LEAMNJ's issue priorities:
Church in Society: A Lutheran Perspective
Step Back
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Take a moment to learn more about the issues you are passionate about. The resources below contain information about the purpose of advocacy, key issues facing New Jersey, and up to date details about bills currently moving in the House and Senate.
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NJPP State of Opportunity Index
Key New Jersey issues organized by county, including Health, Employment, Education, Housing, and more.Out of Reach Report
How much do you need to earn to afford a modest apartment in New Jersey?New Jersey ALICE Report
ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households are those that earn above the Federal Poverty Line, but not enough to afford basic household necessities. -
Legislative bills go through a process of review and amendment that can sometimes change them completely. Advocacy groups (like us!) pay close attention to bills as they move through the House and the Senate to make sure they aren't being watered down. The two resources below can help you follow or learn more about bills on the issues that are most important to you.
Step Up
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Time to take action! Check out our current campaigns to send an email to your representatives, or use the resources below to organize your own advocacy effort.
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Coalition Partners
Below is a list of partners we work with or look to for addition resources and information on the most pressing topics in New Jersey.