Thursday, Aug 06
3:00pm ET
WEBINAR – Summer in the States: A Guide to Engaging Congress Locally to Strengthen Latino Communities
For the month of August, your representatives in Congress will be back in their home districts and states for the summer district work period. This provides a unique opportunity to communicate with them locally and advocate for the federal policies that help to strengthen our local communities and increase opportunities for Latinos including; funding for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), affordable housing programs, entrepreneurial assistance for small business and increased capital to support Latino entrepreneurs. View our 2020 SUMMER IN THE STATES: FY2021 CONGRESSIONAL FUNDING PRIORITIES
Join Clarinda Landeros, Director of Public Policy at NALCAB, on Thursday, August 6 at 3PM ET for a policy briefing on the federal budget and appropriations cycle as well as insider tips and best practices for communicating with policymakers. Participants will be provided NALCAB’s Advocacy Toolkit for best practices, tips and techniques in advocating for policies and programs that target the communities we serve.