We all must take an active role in shaping the future of our family, friends, neighbors and community members.
Communicating with local and federal lawmakers is an important avenue to share your ideas, thoughts and concerns. Time and time again, we hear from legislators about the role that advocacy plays when they need to make tough decisions. The more we can work together to help educate our legislators about the important work Goodwill does in our community, the better informed decisions our elected officials can make.
And when we all work together, our voices become even stronger.
Here at Goodwill, we know that we must be a clear, united voice on behalf of those we serve. It’s simply an extension of our Human Services programs. It is important that we work collaboratively with decision makers to create policy that is comprehensive and essential for the safety net that protects our most vulnerable citizens.
Would you like to learn more about Goodwill’s advocacy work? Would you like to take an active role in our work? Please contact Rich Cantz, Director of Public Policy and Advocacy, at (207) 774-6323 to learn how you can get involved.
Federal Focus
Goodwill Industries International (GII) plays an active role with federal policy issues such as funding for job training programs, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), the Workforce Investment Act Reauthorization (WIA) and others. Here in northern New England, we work in concert with GII to build relationships with our local Congressional delegation in support of people with disabilities or other barriers to independence.
To learn more about these efforts – or to find your Member of Congress – please visit Goodwill’s Legislative Action Center.
State Focus
Communicating with your local state representatives regarding issues that concern you is a simple, yet powerful way to advocate. Find your local representative and their contact information in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Goodwill Clients & Families
We want to hear from you. Whether it’s through our lunch and learn education series, public policy task force efforts or parent support groups, we want to learn more about what we can do to remove barriers to independence.
Please contact us to share your thoughts and concerns.
