Get Involved » How Can I Advocate?

Anyone can champion the cause! Whether you’re speaking out to improve education, income and health, reaching out to members of Congress, or wearing the LIVE UNITED shirt to show your support, you can help inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow.

So go ahead and advocate in a LIVE UNITED world. Show the world you’re part of the movement. Be visible. Be loud. Be the change you want to see.

• Educate yourself about issues that matters to you
• Contact your local or state representative 
• Join our Women's Leadership Council
• Tell your Members of Congress to support and pass The Calling for 2-1-1 Act!
  United Way and government agencies provide excellent programs to support people in need. But people who need these programs often don’t know they exist. Despite 240 active 2-1-1 call centers in 46 states, many lack necessary resources. The Calling for 2-1-1 Act would provide funding to meet these needs. Click here to advocate for national 211 funding.

Want an easy way to champion the cause? January is National Mentoring Month. If you've taken United Way's education volunteer challenge by signing up as a mentor, download an avatar you can use on Facebook to show others that you've taken action.