Advocacy for Communities

MASSCAP is actively involved in a range of advocacy efforts focused on opening the doors to self-sufficiency for disadvantaged individuals and others living in low-income communities. As a partnership organization, these efforts are conducted in close coordination with—and on behalf of—the 25 Community Action Agencies across Massachusetts.

• MASSCAP FY2012 State Priorities
• MASSCAP FY2011 State Priorities
• MASSCAP Federal Priorities
• Take Action

Take Action

You can make a difference. Your voice counts.

If you wish to support any of MASSCAP's state legislative or budget initiatives, please take a few minutes to write a brief message—in your own words—to your state Representative and/or state Senator. You only need to write a few sentences. And you can send the message via e-mail or by conventional mail.

Contact Information

For address/email information, see the state's listings of Massachusetts state Representative and Senators by the cities/towns they represent.

You also can send U.S. Mail to any Massachusetts legislator using the person's name and the general address: State House, Boston, MA 02133.

To contact your Senators or Representative (federal) in the U.S. Congress, see the listing on this Web site.

Letter-Writing Tips

• Be specific. If you support a bill and you know its number, be sure to include it. You may wish to say why you favor the bill or the state budget item.
• If you have a relevant personal story or anecdote to tell that would support your position, tell it briefly.
• Feel free to include any points--in your own words-raised in MASSCAP facts sheets and postings on this Web Site.
• If you know your Senator or Representative has supported this bill, thank him or her.
• Let your Senator and Representative know that you live in their district, since legislators do listen to people who may someday vote for or against them at election time.
• Ask for a reply.

Thank you!