Advocate for Nonprofits
"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced."
James Baldwin, As Much Truth As One Can Bear (1962)
Find Your Elected Officials
- Find Your Legislators - C G A - Connecticut General Assembly
- Town-by-Town Election Results in Connecticut (2024)
Be Informed: Nonprofits and our Communities
- Building relationships with elected officials through informed, consistent communication is key. After finding your legislator(s), introduce yourself, and share how vital our services are to all of Connecticut. Implore them to advocate with us for immediate and long-term improvements to nonprofit funding and related health and human services. Remember, knowledge is strength, stay informed, do your research, and share important resources with those around you.
- Potential changes in Federal law have real impacts on health and human service agencies across the country, including nonprofit organizations and the people we serve in our community. The National Council of Nonprofits has developed a comprehensive packet that will be updated regularly – Executive Orders Affecting Charitable Nonprofits
- Read up on the Legislative Priorities Announced by the National Association of Social Workers, NASW, CT Chapter. On their site you can also learn more about Social Justice priorities and explore resources and studies on Medicaid & Medicare.
- Review the State of Connecticut's recently completed Medicaid Rate Study - Phase 1 and Phase 2
- Read up on Legislative Recommendations by the Transforming Children's Behavioral Health Policy and Planning Committee (TCB)
- Read the Emergency Department Crowding Work Group report to the Department of Public Health (see Pages 23, 34, and 38)
Stay Engaged and Advocate
Join us for upcoming opportunities to make your voice heard!
- Watch Our Advocacy in Action – April 24, 2024 Rally for Nonprofit Funding (Catch CMHA staff and Team Time members advocating at 0:55!)
- Connecticut General Assembly Schedule – Find Committee Meetings, Public Hearings, and More
- Daily Bulletins for the 2025 Legislative Session
- Your Voice Matters – A guide on testifying at public hearings and communicating with legislators can be found here.
- Sign up with the CGA Bill Tracker (free) to get updates on specific pieces of legislation that are important to you!
