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Advocacy is about championing a cause. It’s about taking time to understand the issues, promoting them to friends and family and increasing awareness of important issues. It’s about lending your voice to people whose voices are seldom heard \u2013 children, the elderly, those who are down on their luck.<\/p>\n
Achieving real, sustained change in community conditions requires the engagement of everyday citizens, as well as policy leaders and decision makers at the local, state and national level. As a community advocate, you can play an important role in influencing outcomes that directly improve our neighbors\u2019 lives.<\/p>\n
Florida\u2019s United Ways urge the 2015 Florida Legislature to: <\/strong><\/p>\n Access to affordable health coverage for all Floridians will improve educational outcomes, result in a healthier and more productive workforce and prevent Floridians from paying hidden taxes through increased healthcare costs. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n To learn more about advocacy and how you get involved, please contact:<\/strong> Advocacy is about championing a cause. It’s about taking time to understand the issues, promoting them to friends and family and increasing awareness of important issues. It’s about lending your voice to people whose voices are seldom heard \u2013 children, the elderly, those who are down on their luck. Achieving real, sustained change in community conditions requires the engagement of everyday citizens, as well as policy leaders and decision makers at the local, state and national level. As a community…<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n
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\nClick here to find my senator<\/a>.
\nClick here to find my representatives<\/a>.
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\nHeart of Florida
\nUnited Way
\n407-835-0900
\nadvocate@hfuw.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n
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