Affordable Housing and Economic Independence Advocacy Plan

Description:

In 1996, the Public Policy Committee of United Way of Central Carolinas adopted the mission “to move United Way into a leadership role in influencing public policy that impacts health and human services in our region.” For many years after that, the committee was involved in a variety of activities to impact legislation on both the state and local levels. In 2001 – 2002, the Committee evaluated its work and adopted a new mission statement aimed at strengthening its advocacy and visibility in the public arena. The Committee’s mission today is to promote public policies that enhance health and human services in our community through education, advocacy and leadership. In 2003, the UWCC board of directors approved the first in a series of plans to frame its advocacy activities. The first task force focused on affordable housing and economic independence. The intent of the series is to present a more detailed public policy agenda in particular areas of critical community need, providing greater definition for United Way public policy efforts.