Contact Your Legislators

STATE ACTIONS

Budgets are Moral Documents in Ohio

We need Ohio lawmakers to support a state budget that will end hunger in our communities. Send an email to invite our lawmakers to join us in addressing the root causes of poverty in Ohio!

FEDERAL ACTIONS

PROTECT FEDERAL SPENDING.

Much of the federal government spending on community services is actually spent as grants and financial support to community agencies like Lutheran Social Services - which recently came under attack on X - formerly twitter. These programs regularly are audited and are required to track every dollar spent.

Elon Musk should not have control over federal spending, that is the responsibility of Congress.

A sample script for a phone call:

I am a member of (faith Tradition/Congregation) and have regularly volunteered and supported Lutheran Social Services in my community. Through programs like Lutheran Services of America as well as many other non-profit federally supported community service efforts, people of faith have been able to amplify our work of loving and serving our neighbor as it aligns with public and community priorities to feed the hungry, care for the sick, and house the homeless. Through these public-private partnerships, that are regularly audited and scrutinized, we have been able to address hunger and homelessness in an effective and efficient way that relies on best practices and strategies for long-term success. 

I ask that you and your colleagues in Congress continue to support your Constitutional power to authorize and direct the federal governments spending priorities. Social service delivery shouldn’t be a partisan and political fight. Attacking specific grantees undermines our ability to do the work of serving our communities outside of politics. It is through our non-partisan work that has earned the trust of government, communities, and most importantly those in need seeking assistance. 
Make a Phone Call:
Senator Husted DC Phone Number: 202-224-3353
Click here for Senator Moreno’s regional office phone numbers (call the regional offices for a better chance of getting through!)
And Find your Congressional Representative here: (202) 224-3121