Members of Congress are much more likely to focus on ending homelessness if they understand how it affects people and programs in their district. The more they hear from constituents about how programs are preventing and ending homelessness in their district, the more likely they are to act. It's up to us to convince our Members of Congress to take action!

The cornerstone of successful advocacy is building relationships with policymakers, such as by calling, writing, and meeting with them, or inviting them to visit a local homelessness program.

The pages in this section describe ongoing efforts to improve federal policy affecting people experiencing homelessness and how you can get involved. Our Advocacy Tools, Advocacy Calendar, and Advocacy Updates provide concrete steps for getting involved.