Saturday, March 10, 2007

ONE Campaign


Dear ONE Member,
ONE's power comes from our 2.4 million lobbyists: You. Today, we're launching the "On the Move Mobilization" to tap into that power.
ONE members are organizing in-district meetings with members of Congress at the beginning of next month. These meetings will deliver a powerful message to Congress that America is passionate about fighting poverty. We'll also leave behind a copy of On the Move, Bono's inspiring speech from the 2005 National Prayer Breakfast that's being released in book form on April 3.
Be a part of this event and sign up for an advocacy visit with other ONE members in your area.
There isn't a more effective way to urge your elected leaders to take action than to meet with them or a member of their staff in person. Since representatives are in legislative recess in April, this is one of the few opportunities during the year to do so at their home office.
The real power comes not from a single meeting with a representative, but when ONE members work in concert to create meaningful legislative change.
Join ONE members in your area to visit your congressional representatives.
You and other ONE member have written 469,188 letters to members of Congress and the president so far this year. This impressive support for the world's poorest people helped secure over a billion dollars for fighting poverty, and now we're setting the course for this year's budget. This is what makes you a powerful advocate; your words carry the weight of these actions, and unified our voice is being heard.
Thank you,
Vicky Rateau, ONE.org

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