State Budget Alert #2 - State Legislators

UWNYS has posted sample letters to be sent to state legislators in support of restoring funding in the budget for United Way's issue priorities.

See attached letters and alert

Letter to state legislators on human services issues

Letter to state legislators on 2-1-1

Sample delegation letter on 2-1-1

See attached United Way of Westchester and Putnam alert template

UWWP Alert Blast

The United Way of New York State Board of Directors approved four policy briefs at their December 1 Board Meeting.  Please click the links below:

United Way of New York State sent two letters to Governor Paterson today to request restoration of spending in his 21-day budget amenedments.  Click here to read the letter on :

• United Way Priorities
• 2-1-1

Please review the early childhood advocacy calendar to learn how local United Ways, their business leaders, and other community partners can advocate for young children as they work to advance the common good in their communities.

UWNYS has written Governor Paterson with recommendations for deficit reduction and developing a new budget for 2010-11.  Click Here to read the letter.