What can I do?

Anyone can champion a cause. Advocacy may sound intimidating, but it can really be quite simple

• Start conversations with friends and neighbors about important community issues. Don't wait for someone else to get the ball rolling; it may never happen

• Reach out to members of your local government about issues you'd like to see changed. Write letters, send e-mails, schedule a meeting; anything to make them aware of what is important to YOU.

• Wear your LIVE UNITED shirt. This nearly always provides an opening to start a conversation.

• Register to vote. Voting is one of the simplest ways to make your voice heard.