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Advocacy Basics

Want to communicate with Congress or prepare for an upcoming town hall in your community? Our resources will help you advocate for the issues you care about.
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How to Be an Effective Advocate

May 12, 2023
The House Committee on Appropriations approved all 12 annual aging services appropriations bills for fiscal year 2023 by June 30.

How to Write to Congress

Jan 22, 2021

Thank You Letter Examples to Members of Congress

Feb 02, 2021

Top 10 Tips for a Successful Visit with a Member of Congress

Dec 15, 2020

9 Tips for Town Hall Meetings

Mar 02, 2021
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Effective Advocacy at Home

Feb 14, 2025
A mid-adult female advocate gestures while meeting with a policymaker about issues that affect her older father's future.

Advocate for Older Adults and Their Communities

Your voice matters. Members of Congress need to hear from you—their constituents—on what issues matter most. Use NCOA's advocacy tool to help protect and strengthen the programs we all depend on as we age. 


How to Get an Elected Official to Attend Your Event

Aug 07, 2024
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Key Congressional Committees for Aging Services

Oct 30, 2023

Understanding the Role of Congressional Staffers and Terms Used on the Hill

Jan 22, 2021

Letter to the Editor Sample

Dec 11, 2020

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We advise policymakers, empower community-based organizations, and deliver the resources, tools, best practices, and advocacy our nation needs to ensure that every person can age with health and financial security.

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