Campaign Focus

Through the JRS Action Network, concerned individuals such as yourself are invited to support our mission by advocating, educating, and serving in your local communities, so we may effect global social change. As a member of the JRS Action Network, you will be linked in to JRS/USA's nationwide network of advocates through specially tailored emails, conference calls and special events. Whether you are an individual or are representing a school or parish, this is your chance to raise your voice for refugees and displaced people worldwide. If you are a member of a school or parish, you may also request a visit by a representative of Jesuit Refugee Service/USA to share more about how we accompany refugees and forced migrants around the world.

(Washington, D.C) — Meeting with members of Congress and their staff face-to-face sends a very powerful message and ensures that your voice is heard. Advocacy visits can be done individually or in a group. 

Please download the attached PDF for more information and helpful guides regarding scheduling a visit and making phone calls.

What is Congressional Advocacy?

Put simply, Congressional advocacy means having conversations with your elected officials and their staffs. This packet outlines many of the means available to communicate with your members of Congress and their staffs—from in-person meetings to snail mail, email, and phone calls.

Why Bother?

While the concept is simple, the effects are HUGE. Your members of Congress rely on your votes to get them re-elected, and consequently, your opinions and desires matter to them. However, your elected officials aren’t mind readers, so it’s important that we hold them accountable for both their actions and inactions on humanitarian issues.

When advocating it’s important to remember:

Be specific. Be brief. Be honest. Be persistent.

Download the Advocacy 101 PDF

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