Monday Actions: Thank a Lawmaker and Support Refugees and Immigrants

****Actions 11/25/2019****

We’re entering the holiday season, and while there are many things to grumble about, we’ve also had many lawmakers fight for progressive values. Let’s kick off this week with some opportunities to give thanks and support to others!

LOCAL:
Support local immigrants and refugees:
Two years ago, Indy Week published a list of nonprofit organizations in the Triangle that are supporting local immigrants and refugees. The need to support these groups is as relevant now as it was in 2017. Take a look at the list, and if you feel moved, give one of them some support, time, or resources to help them continue with their work.

Link: https://indyweek.com/guides/archives/local-nonprofits-serving-immigrants-refugees/

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STATE:
Thank a state representative (and their staff!):
If there’s a state representative who you believe has consistently stood up for truth and justice this year, send them and their staff some well wishes.

Link to NC House email addresses: https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/ContactInfo/H
Link to NC Senate email addresses: https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/ContactInfo/S

Script:
Hello, my name is ___________ and I am a constituent from ______________. I am writing to thank Rep./Sen. ______________ and their staff for __________. Keep up the good work!
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FEDERAL:
Thank a federal representative (and their staff!):
If there’s a federal representative who you believe has consistently stood up for truth and justice this year, send them and their staff some well wishes. One of the easiest ways to do this is to use their Twitter handle to thank them. Or, just give them a call and leave them a friendly message!

Link to all Twitter handles of 116th Congress: https://www.sbh4all.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/116th-Congress-Twitter-Handles.pdf
Link to U.S. House phone numbers: https://www.house.gov/representatives
Link to U.S. Senate phone numbers: https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

Script:
Hello, my name is ___________ and I am a constituent from ______________. I am calling to thank Rep./Sen. ______________ and their staff for __________. Keep up the good work!