2014 Congressional Elections Advocacy 101 - Making a Difference in Congress | Page 4

God may call you to action in your prayers. Turning faith into action
engages a community in God’s reconciling, healing work. Bread for the
World provides prayer resources that can create a space for prayer for and
with people who are hungry and poor. These free resources are at www.
bread.org/pray.

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Communicate to Congress

Studies show that handwritten, mailed letters and personalized
emails are the best way to communicate with your members of
Congress, other than at face-to-face meetings (see #5). A personal touch
distinguishes your letters and emails from mass-mail campaigns. Social
media is increasingly effective as an advocacy tool. Members of Congress
are taking advantage of social media to learn what constituents think and
to communicate their positions to people back home.

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Jim Stipe for Bread for the World