From The Advocacy Issue 2023
No. 5 | The Advocacy Issue 2023
The “I WILL” Issue
USE YOUR RAGE
#1 DONATE
To The Arc of Massachusetts or your state’s Arc Chapter. The Arc chapters are key to the legislative advocacy that your community and your loved ones need. Be sure to stay connected with The Arc of The US and with your local legislators to let them know what is important to you!
#2 STAY INFORMED
Sign up for Cheryl’s newsletter. She’s a community builder working toward bringing people together. Cheryl is preparing the launch of a new initiative to introduce legislation to create a Federal Abuse Registry. Join the fight!
#3 CONNECT (and inspire!)
Host a screening of “HOAP: Heroes of Adult Protection,” the first documentary series about individuals who overcome the odds to save vulnerable adults from abuse, produced by The Clowder Group. Cheryl and others tell their emotional stories of abuse and how their loved ones and families have been impacted.
Become a member of NAPSA, The National Adult Protective Services Association. NAPSA’s mission is to strengthen the capacity of APS at the national, state, and local levels, to recognize, report, and respond to the needs of elders and adults with disabilities who are the victims of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and to effectively and efficiently prevent such abuse whenever possible.
BE A LIGHT
These rescue organizations are recommended by Allyson and are looking for foster families, adoptees, and transport volunteers. Take another look at ways to commit to advocating for animals through fashion, collaborations, and even shopping!
#1 DONATE
#2 SHOP
#3 VOLUNTEER
#3 WATCH
BE SOULFUL
#1 DONATE
The Soul Project, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit public charity. Every soulful dollar helps The Soul Project ensure that all women and girls understand they are innately worthy and wildly capable!
#2 SHOP
□ The Soul Project is always in need of supplies to support its programming. Shop their Amazon Wish List and visit their online store and get a tshirt or tank top for you and a friend! #3 Advocate
#3 VOLUNTEER
Contact Kristie about helping out. The Soul Project is always looking for heart-centered women and high school volunteers to serve as mentor helpers at Soulful Girls workshops.
