The Mother of All Lobby Days!

The Mother of All Lobby Days!

The Governor’s proposed budget would permanently eliminate a vast array of essential services for Connecticut’s most vulnerable and disenfranchised citizens: families living in poverty, individuals with disabilities, people struggling with mental health and addictions, individuals living with HIV/AIDS and children & families at risk. While the budget negotiations continue - nonprofit providers and the individuals they serve – remain at risk! Priorities matter.

People matter. Please join us on the Wednesday before Mother’s Day in our collaborative efforts to restore funding for health and human services at pre-rescission rates. Support a vital and sustainable network of services by fully funding the true cost of care for our state’s most vulnerable citizens!
We are asking for:

• Increased funding and access to care
• Fair and livable wages for quality care and a stable workforce
• Responsible revenue policy that matches responsible spending policy

WHO: #PeopleMatter – Cross-Sector Coalition of community human service providers

WHAT: The Mother of all Lobby Days

WHEN: Wednesday, May 6th from 10:00AM - 6:00PM (‘Visible Display of Unity’ at 1:00 PM) *You may register for 10:00am – 2:00pm and/or 2:00pm – 6:00pm

WHERE: Legislative Office Building & CT State Capitol, 300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106

RSVP Here! (Please provide approximate number of attendees & any special considerations – bus parking, etc.)

How to prepare

• We strongly urge you to schedule appointments with your legislators in advance of the event. Please click here to Identify & Contact Your Legislator! As always, please contact CT Nonprofits for additional assistance at any time!
• We ask that you please RSVP for either of the following ‘waves’ of participation: *10:00am – 2:00pm and/or 2:00pm – 6:00pm. (*Or any portion of these times. Lobby Leaders will be on hand throughout the day!)
• Prepare / Print Photos of the individual(s) you choose to represent (your loved ones, individuals in your care, etc.) These should be very visual/powerful, but may not be ‘any wider than your body’ – to receive clearance. At approximately 1:00 PM, during the ‘Visible Display of Unity’ - all participants will display these photos – along with the #PeopleMatter Postcards.

How to participate

• 10:00 AM – 1100 AM: All members of the #PeopleMatter Coalition will convene in the Atrium of the Legislative Office Building. You will register, receive materials and instructions. (*Unless you have selected the afternoon ‘wave.’)
  
• 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Participants will complete legislative ‘Leave Behind’ messages & meet with legislators.
• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Participants will proceed in a unified ‘procession’ from the LOB to the State Capitol.
• 1:00 PM – 1:15/1:30PM: Participants will come together in the Capitol for a ‘Visible Display of Unity’ - All participants will display these photos of the individual(s) they choose to represent (your loved ones, individuals in your care, etc.) – along with the #PeopleMatter Postcards.
• 1:30 PM throughout the remainder of the day – THE MOTHER OF ALL LOBBY DAYS will continue as you meet with your legislators.

Please Note: #PeopleMatter Lobby Leaders” will be available throughout the day to assist you in your advocacy efforts!

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