CHHSM, UCC Wellness Ministries, and the UCC DC Office of Public Policy & Advocacy are hosting a Medicaid and SNAP Advocacy Week April 21-25, where registrants from around the country will have in-district meetings with their members of Congress in support of Medicaid, CHIP, and SNAP.
Led by Jesus, a renowned healer, the UCC proudly stands as a faith community that believes everyone deserves access to affordable, safe, and high-quality healthcare, and essential, nutritious food. Medicaid was established to provide healthcare for low-income Americans and those with disabilities. Our congregants and neighbors include some of the 100 million people who have healthcare coverage through Medicaid or CHIP, and 40 million receive assistance in purchasing nutritious groceries through SNAP. Additionally, CHHSM service providers depend on these programs to continue serving communities in need.
As Christians, we believe that no one should live in or die from poverty. We must raise our voices nationwide in support of Medicaid Awareness Month and the 60th anniversary of this life-saving program.
Register here for the advocacy week and to sign up for two 1-hour trainings, which will walk you through how to (1) set up a meeting with your senators and representatives and (2) prepare for that meeting. You will also receive meeting request scripts, talking points, and other materials that will walk you step by step through how you can lift your voice in support of these critical programs. No experience necessary! After registering, please bookmark these important dates:
April 4 at 3 pm ET: Zoom training session on How to Request a Meeting with a Member of Congress
April 11 at 3 pm ET: Zoom training session on How to Meet with a Member of Congress
April 21–April 25: Week of in-district meetings in support of Medicaid and SNAP!
Deadline for registration: April 1, 2025.