At United Way, we encourage our community members to engage in advocating for healthy community, youth opportunity, and financial stability.
There are many ways to advocate peacefully and respectfully. You can have informed conversations with your neighbors, write a legislator, or attend a public forum. Your respectful actions can engage and inspire effective laws and policies.
Our Role in Advocacy
At United Way, we believe that effective policy is crucial to creating long-lasting positive change in our community. That’s why we advocate for local, state and federal policies that help families move from crisis to stability and from stability to prosperity. We work directly with local officials and state and federal legislators in Eastern Idaho and Washington, D.C., to speak out on the policies that have the greatest impact on individuals, children and families in Eastern Idaho.
We activate our network of dedicated advocates to mobilize around issues like health care, food security and helping Eastern Idahoan workers receive a living wage.
Your Role in Advocacy
Stay Informed
Finding appropriate news sources to stay informed is vital so you know what is happening in your community. You can find reputable sources on TV or online in the news, in newspapers, and social media outlets that are tied to reputable organizations.
You can also join our email list, where we will send advocacy alerts for our area as they pop up.
Vote
Voting rates are low during elections for local offices. Get to know your options early. Visit voteidaho.gov for more information.
It’s not about lobbying or politics. It’s about working together to create sustainable, community-level change. If you are interested in having United Way come talk to your workplace, civic group or any other group about issues facing Eastern Idaho, call the United Way office at (208) 522-2674. We need you and your voice.