Advocacy
Greater Twin Cities United Way is uniquely positioned to amplify community voices, educate lawmakers and co-develop solutions to influence effective policy change. Check out our new 2021 Policy & Advocacy Agenda and priorities this session.
Check out the recent Star Tribune op-ed authored by Greater Twin Cities United Way leaders calling on state legislators to act this session on housing stability and homelessness prevention; invest in early childhood education and childcare; and support our communities through a nonprofit recovery fund.
Our Work
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Housing Stability
We work in partnership with 240 organizations to advance shared policy initiatives that advocate for housing stability for all Minnesotans. -
Educational Success
To date, our collective advocacy efforts have resulted in more than $85 million in state funding to support early learning. -
Economic Opportunity
Because of your support, Greater Twin Cities United Way convenes cross-sector partners to strengthen career pathways and employment opportunities.
Driving Change through Policy and Advocacy
Our advocacy work is centered around building relationships and bringing together the public, private and nonprofit sectors to discuss issues and share solutions, informed by people most impacted by inequitable systems. We also educate government officials and lawmakers on systems-level issues; amplify the experiences of our nonprofit partners and the people they serve through testimony at the Minnesota State Capitol; and elevate research to help advance solutions.
Be An Advocate
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Advocacy in the Greater Twin Cities
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"The data and our partners are telling us that ensuring a stable, safe home and providing quality childcare at an early age are crucial to the future vitality of Minnesota, and that this current moment calls for courageous, deliberate action by institutional leaders in support of our students and workforce. " -
"Advocacy means taking action to create positive change. True advocacy requires addressing and solving the root problems that create barriers for communities, often by changing systemic processes through public policy and funding. " -
"Once the current evictions moratorium ends when the peacetime emergency declaration is over, we are very concerned about a tidal wave of potential evictions due to nonpayment of rent. These funds will provide an extremely important bridge until impacted renters are able to replenish lost income by regaining employment and/or safely returning to work. "
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"We know that a stable home is the foundation that enables people to thrive. Ensuring stable housing is vital for our individual and collective health. It’s important to minimize disruptions to housing that could make it even tougher for Minnesotans to mitigate the threat of COVID-19. " -
"While COVID-19 has required the Minnesota Legislature to convene virtually, floor sessions and committee hearings continue to move emergency response proposals forward. During this time, it is important that we continue to advocate for funding and programs that help our neighbors who need assistance during this pandemic and beyond. "