Action Center

Take action on the issues you care about. Contact your representatives, learn advocacy strategies, and join youth events.

Email Your Rep

Send personalized emails to your representatives

Advocacy Tips

Learn effective strategies for bill advocacy

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Youth Events

Join upcoming advocacy events and workshops

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Email Templates

Ready-to-Use Templates

Choose from our pre-written templates or create your own personalized message.

Support a Bill

Express your support for legislation you believe in.

Oppose a Bill

Voice your concerns about legislation you disagree with.

Education Issues

Advocate for student loans, school funding, and education policy.

Environmental Issues

Advocate for climate action and environmental protection.

Email Writing Tips
  • Be specific about the bill number
  • Share your personal story
  • Be respectful and professional
  • Include your address (proves you're a constituent)
  • Keep it concise (under 300 words)
Finding Your Reps

Use your ZIP code to find your House representative and Senators at:

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Advocacy Tips

Effective Advocacy Strategies

Learn how to make your voice heard and influence legislation effectively.

Best Practices:
  • Subject Line: Include the bill number and your position
  • Personal Story: Share how the bill affects you personally
  • Facts: Include relevant statistics or research
  • Call to Action: Clearly state what you want them to do
  • Follow Up: Send thank you notes for their response

Phone Call Tips:
  • Be Prepared: Have your talking points ready
  • Be Brief: Keep calls under 3 minutes
  • Be Polite: Staff members are people too
  • Ask Questions: "What is the representative's position on this bill?"
  • Follow Up: Send a thank you email after the call

Social Media Advocacy:
  • Tag Your Rep: Use @mentions to get their attention
  • Use Hashtags: #BillNumber, #YourState, #IssueArea
  • Share Stories: Personal narratives are powerful
  • Engage Others: Encourage friends to take action
  • Stay Respectful: Maintain professionalism online

Meeting Your Representative:
  • Schedule Ahead: Book appointments weeks in advance
  • Dress Professionally: First impressions matter
  • Bring Materials: One-page fact sheets, personal stories
  • Listen Actively: Understand their perspective
  • Follow Up: Send thank you notes and additional information
Advocacy Impact
Email High Impact
Phone Call Very High
Social Media Medium
In-Person Highest
Timing Matters
  • Best: When bill is in committee
  • Good: Before floor vote
  • Urgent: During voting period
  • Too Late: After final passage

Youth Advocacy Events

Upcoming Events & Opportunities

Join other young people in making a difference. Find events, workshops, and advocacy opportunities near you.

Colorado (Nov 2025 – Jan 2026)
Image Summit Youth Leadership Conference

Date: Nov 4–5, 2025
Location: Riverdale Regional Park, Adams County
Grades: 5–12
Description: Youth leadership + civic skills development.
More Info: Brighton Colorado

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Youth Unity Rising Summit

Date: Nov 6, 2025
Location: Denver
Description: One-day summit with workshops led by multiple youth/climate orgs (incl. DPS partners, 350CO Youth, ELK).
More Info: corfc.org

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Youth Pollinator Summit

Date: Nov 15, 2025
Location: CU Museum of Natural History, Boulder
Description: Hands-on conservation/advocacy workshop.
Organization: Colorado Pollinator Network
More Info: Colorado Pollinator Network

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Colorado Children's Campaign – Speak Up for Kids Day

Date: Early 2026
Description: Advocacy training + lawmaker engagement (2026 session info posted).
Organization: Colorado Children's Campaign
More Info: Colorado Children's Campaign

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Nebraska (Nov 2025 – Jan 2026)
RISE Academy – Emerging Advocates Training

Date: Nov 4, 2025
Location: Omaha
Duration: 10-week course
Description: Build policy/advocacy skills.
Organization: RISE Academy
More Info: RISE Academy

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Youth Impact Summit 2025

Date: Nov 21, 2025
Location: University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO)
Focus: High-school focused
Description: Youth leadership + community impact.
Organization: Inclusive Communities
More Info: Inclusive Communities

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Nebraska Youth Beef Leadership Symposium

Date: Nov 21–23, 2025
Location: UNL (Lincoln)
Description: Leadership training with policy/industry issues component for youth.
More Info: animalscience.unl.edu

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Voices for Children in Nebraska – Youth Leadership Council (YLC)

Schedule: Monthly meetings (Omaha)
Description: Ongoing youth advocacy cohort; check site for the next session.
Organization: Voices for Children
More Info: Voices for Children

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Event Information
  • All events welcome students and young adults
  • No prior experience required
  • Materials and resources provided
  • Networking opportunities included