ANSWER THE CALL TO ACTION
​United Way Worldwide stands at the forefront of driving transformative change in communities across the nation. Its commitment to advancing opportunity, strengthening democracy, and harnessing the caring power of communities forms the core of its mission. United Way invites you to explore and participate in its advocacy and policy initiatives. From supporting the Human Services Emergency Logistics Program Act (HELP Act) to advocating for the Farm Bill and SNAP, and pushing for expanded tax credits, our efforts are diverse yet united in purpose. United Way is not just advocating for policy changes; they're fostering equity, civic engagement, and effective policy development at all government levels. Your involvement is vital. Join us in these efforts to co-create solutions that empower every individual to thrive.
Public Policy Priorities
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Support 211/HELP Act
This legislation provides funding for 211 – the FCC-designated 3-digit number for information and referrals to social services - to connect more people in communities with the human-services and mental health resources they need while reducing the call and response burden on local and state law enforcement agencies.
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Support Farm Bill/SNAP
The Farm Bill is the centerpiece federal legislation for food and farming, impacting access to nutritious food for the millions of people in the United States facing hunger. The Farm Bill reauthorization process, which typically occurs every five years, provides an opportunity to improve and strengthen the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other food support programs.
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Support Child Tax Credit
Under current law, too many children in families with the lowest incomes receive no CTC or receive a smaller credit than children in families with higher incomes. Expanding the CTC so that it reaches more of those children will go a long way toward improving families’ ability to make ends meet and reducing child poverty.