Dear Illinois Partners,
Wherever you are tomorrow you can participate! Help us share the message that Human Services needs a real budget solution. Below you will find messaging you can share via Facebook and Twitter.
Attend a rally from 11:00 - 12:00 in front of the Bilandic Building if you can be in Chicago! This is just prior to the House Human Service Appropriations Hearing.
THIS IS A TIME CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS EMAIL!**
If you are in-person and/or listening to the hearing please engage in social media. Tips and sample posts are below:
- Roll Call: Call out advocate groups and individuals by name as they testify.
- Take Photos: Take and post photos of the crowds present at the hearing.
- Use Quotes: Post important quotes from elected officials and advocates along with a photo in social media posts.
Be sure to include as many of these addresses below and make sure to include the hashtag #ILBudgetNow.
Governor Bruce Rauner: @GovRauner
Illinois Senate Democrats: @ILSenDems
Illinois Senate Republicans: @ILSenateGOP
Illinois House Republicans: @ilhousegop
Sample Messages:
TWITTER:
- @GovRauner Access Living is testifying - big cuts mean hospital-to-home coordination is suffering. #IlBudgetNow
- Teen Homelessness Advocate Jeri Linas is testifying - Pass a budget that puts people on the agenda NOW #ILBudgetNow
- Temporary funding is NOT enough - we need a real budget for human services. #ILBudgetNow @ILSenDems @ILSenateGOP @ilhousegop
FACEBOOK:
Note: posts should accompany an image
- (For April 26th) People are hurting. I'm attending the IL Human Services Committee meeting tomorrow to tell legislators to pass a budget NOW #ILBudgetNow
- Mental Health programs are investments in well-being for our communities. It's time to pass a budget that reflects their value. #ILBudgetNow
** Our rally will be from 11 - 12 and we will be concluding before the start of the Hearing at 12:00pm.
Thank you
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