Advocate

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You can use these resources to become an advocate for the BASIC NEEDS of our community, including food insecurity, emergency shelter, and access to health care. 
 

SPEAK OUT 

• Reach out to your local legislatures
•  Write a letter to the editor

STAY INFORMED  

• Connect with us on social media, and visit our news and events page to stay up to date on UWNC 
• Share our social media pages
• Share the work UWNC has done with friends, family
• Learn more about public policy issues in the areas of BASIC NEEDS.

ENGAGE YOUR COMMUNITY 

• Collaborate with your friends, coworkers or neighbors to help out in your community, or volunteer with UWNC

RAISE AWARENESS 

• Use social media to educate your friends about an issue you care about. 

JOIN THE CONVERSATION 

• Serve on a nonprofit board, to bring about change
• Attend a conference
• Sign up for a workshop

GIVE YOUR TIME

• Volunteer