MAKING CHANGES...
How Can I Reach People?
Talk to them!
Call them!
Make announcements in class!
Email them!
Make flyers—and hand them out!
Make posters—and hang them up!
Organize Letter-Writing Activities
Who is the person in power that can help make changes?
Gather your friends and write to them about your issue.
Let them know how you feel!
A hand-written letter is powerful and can influence changes.
E-Mail Alerts
Email is a great way to pass information about issues.
Tell your friends about your concerns—they may share them!
If you find news about your issue while surfing the web, pass it on!
Use a message board to share concerns, as well as ways to take action.
Build a network of supporters—you email your friends, they email theirs—it grows from there.
Use the Media
Write letters to the editor
and opinion-editors of the local newspaper
Write to your school newspaper
Call your local radio and TV stations to share your concerns
Petition Drive
Organize petition drives for things you want to change
Get signatures—from school, church, friends, organizations
Present these to local officials
Call the local press to let them know!
Meet with Officials
Who are your local officials?
Write to them!
Email them!
Call them!
Let them know what you care about
This includes school officials—anyone you think can help your cause.
Fundraising
- Fundraising raises money
AND awareness for your concerns
- Create T-shirts or buttons to promote your issue
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