Advocacy
Get Involved
Get Involved
Advocacy is for everyone. Effective advocacy efforts require collaboration, partnership, and participation. There are various ways to get active in enCircle’s advocacy efforts. Opportunities below that include action alerts, tools to locate and contact your legislator, and community partners. We welcome your participation, energy, and voice.
Advocacy Alerts
Join our advocacy network, receive alerts, learn ways to connect, receive opportunities to build advocacy skills, and gain experience in advocacy and organizing. Participate in training and workshops, connect with policy makers and advocates, and volunteer your time, skills, and expertise in supporting the people enCircle serves daily.
Stay tuned for regular updates and alerts.
Who is my legislator?
Each Virginian is represented by a state delegate, a state senator, two U.S. senators, and a U.S. congress person. Advocacy involves direct contact with legislators. We encourage everyone to use their voice!
Find your elected officials' contact information:
Search and research legislation:
Advocacy Partners
EnCircle works with the following organizations that provide trusted information about policy and advocacy work.
- Lutheran Services in America (LSA)
- Virginia Network of Private Providers (VNPP)
- American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR)
- The ARC of the United States
- Global Refuge
- Family Focused Treatment Association (FFTA)
- Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy
- Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies
- Healthcare for All Virginians Coalition
- Voices for Virginia's Children
Contact
For further questions and inquiries, or to receive action alerts and regular advocacy updates, contact Jason Sawyer, Director of Advocacy and Government Relations at jsawyer@encircleall.org.
