LAMA News 03/15/22

Update • March 15, 2022

Thank you for reading Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA)’s newsletter, featuring excerpts and highlights from our website at LAMAz.org. LAMA is an advocacy ministry of the Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA. This week’s Action Alert: Review priority bills on voting that are moving through the state legislature. Consider registering your opinion through Arizona’s Request to Speak (RTS) system.

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ACTION ALERTS

2022 Legislative Bill Tracker: Civic Engagement and Voting Integrity

The bill tracker and analysis on civic engagement and voter integrity is courtesy of Arizona Faith Network and their team of legislative analysts. The bills included are deemed to be Priority Bills

EVENTS

NATIONAL ANTI-HUNGER POLICY CONFERENCE 2022

Tuesday - Thursday, March 15-17 ~ Virtual

Join thousands of your fellow anti-hunger advocates for two days of content-rich sessions and networking opportunities, followed by a virtual day on Capitol Hill. You’ll gain access to best practices, innovative advocacy methods, and personal connections to help you better fight hunger in your community, your state, and at the national level. Feeding America and Food Research and Action Center.

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR: HELP FAMILIES RECEIVE FULL TAX BENEFITS

Wednesday, March 16 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

This interfaith webinar will explain changes to the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit, and how you can help spread the word in our communities about these tax credits. ELCA Advocacy.

LAMA KICKOFF AT ESPERANZA, AHWATUKEE

Sunday, March 20 @ 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Esperanza Lutheran Church (map)

Esperanza Lutheran Church in Ahwatukee will host a Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) kickoff event on Sunday, March 20. All are welcome!

GCS HUNGER LEADERS NETWORK

Tuesday, March 29 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This network of the Grand Canyon Synod gathers once a month to learn and to share with the group about hunger-related topics in our congregations. All are welcome.

ANTI-HUNGER & FOOD SYSTEMS ADVOCACY CALL

Friday, April 1 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Connect with hunger advocates in Arizona and get legislative updates through monthly advocacy calls. Facilitated by Arizona Food Systems Network and Arizona Food Bank Network.

NEWS FROM OUR BLOG

Domestic Hunger Grants awarded to two GCS ministries in 2022

“We couldn’t survive without our grants… they’re the most fantastic thing in the world!” ELCA World Hunger announced recently that two ministries in the Grand Canyon Synod received Domestic Hunger

Registration opens for Domestic Hunger Grants

Registration for ELCA World Hunger’s 2023 Domestic Hunger Grants opens on March 18. Could your organization be one to receive funding for your hunger ministry this year?

This Week at LAMA HQ

Here’s what Solveig Muus and the LAMA team are up to 03/15 - 03/21:

Hunger Partnership grant-writing and meeting
Civic Engagement Social Statement Listening Sessions planning
LAMA Kickoff at Esperanza Lutheran, Ahwatukee
LAMA newsletter, correspondence & social media

We’d love to hear from you!

Thank you for being partners in advocacy ministry in Arizona. We’re glad you’re here! Please contact LAMA if we can help you or your church, including:

Speak to your congregation or meet with your social justice team
Connect you with advocacy volunteer opportunities
Advocate on behalf of community programs you care about
Help you set up a AZ Legislature Right to Speak (RTS) account

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