The Strength to End Homelessness Lies In The Power of YOUR Vote!

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Appendix II Sample Invitation Letter DATE The Hon. _________ US House of Representatives _________________ House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative ________: Thank you for considering participating in the (COORDINATION COMMITTEE NAME) educational public forum and reception on housing and homelessness issues, which will be held on (DATE). As I discussed with (NAME OF PHONE CONTACT) of your staff on (DATE), both you and (OTHER MEMBERS/CANDIDATES NAMES) have been invited to respond to a panel of community experts on housing and homelessness issues facing (COMMUNITY NAME). I have enclosed a copy of the agenda and ground rules for the event. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to call me at (YOUR PHONE NUMBER). If I do not hear from you by (ONE WEEK AFTER THE DATE OF THE LETTER), I will give your office a call. We are looking forward to your participation in our event. Sincerely, (YOUR NAME) (COORDINATING COMMITTEE NAME) 68
Appendix III Sample Media Advisory (The name of your organization) to participate in National Homeless and Low Income Voter Registration Week, October 2 – 8, 2011; September 30 – October 6, 2012 What: Short description of your event When: Time Where: Location Who: Name of your organization and homeless citizens/residents of low-income housing October 2 – 8, 2011 and September 30 – October 6, 2012 is National Homeless and Low Income Voter Registration Week. The event sponsored by (name of organization) is part of a national effort that seeks to engage homeless individuals and low-income voters in civic participation—particularly concerning voting rights. It also seeks to educate candidates locally and statewide about issues of concern to the lowest income individuals. The event is also part of continuing efforts by the National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH) and (your organization) to register and mobilize homeless and low income people to vote. NCH has sponsored the “You Don’t Need a Home to Vote” campaign since 1992. (Insert a quote from staff/volunteers/guests about the importance of mobilizing new and infrequent voters to the polls) Local Contact: (Insert local contact information) National Contacts: Michael Stoops at mstoops@nationalhomeless.org or 202-462-4822 x 234 69
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