AUGUST FIFTH SUNDAY ADVOCACY: Prep via “Here I Pod”
Perhaps you’re wondering what the ELCA has been doing to address recent Congressional actions on domestic and international programs supporting neighbors in need. A good podcast summary is: Here I Pod, Season 2 Episode 3: Generational Bills and August Recess Opportunities — Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona. At minutes 2:00-6:45 Silas Kulkarni, ELCA director of strategy and advocacy, provides a summary of changes in SNAP, Medicaid, immigration, and climate support as well as 90%+ cuts in foreign aid. At 7:10-9:35, he describes the process through which the bills were passed. At 9:35-12:00, he summarizes the work of the ELCA advocacy staff during this process. Please let Kris know if there is a particular topic you’d like NJLC to address in our August 31 letters. One draft on affordable housing is attached here below, based on ELCA, LAMA, and LSS-SW calls for advocacy. Our voices and signatures matter!