WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

The Advocacy Forum is an informal event and business casual is recommended. Although it will be summer, we recommend bringing a sweater or scarf just in case as air conditioning may be strong! Attendees should plan to wear business attire for their Hill meetings, and comfortable shoes–you’ll be doing a lot of walking.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

It is helpful and important to provide information about your United Way’s impact, community-level data, and program outcomes. This can include information on local free tax preparation or data on programs funded by federal earmarks. Your state and local 211 needs data and community assessment information are additional examples of local programming and data that will make great “leave-behinds” for your meetings on the Hill and help your lawmakers in their legislative efforts. We recommend 6-8 copies of each.

SHOULD I SCHEDULE MY HILL MEETINGS?

Yes. In collaboration with other United Ways from your state, and in deference to your State Association or designated state lead. We will be in touch to facilitate these state groups and leads. All attendees are encouraged to schedule Hill meetings for July 25.

WILL THERE BE A “KNOW BEFORE YOU GO” WEBINAR?

Yes! We’ll cover everything from which airport(s) to fly into to what “asks” you should be making during your legislative meetings. Stay tuned!

Know Before You Go: 2024 Advocacy Forum and Hill Day Webinar
May 22 at 3:00 PM ET

Whether you have already registered for the Advocacy Forum and Capitol Hill Day or want to learn more, join us on May 22 at 3 PM ET to get an overview of this year’s new additions to the event and the Network asks we will be advocating for during Hill meetings. We will cover logistics and content as well as tips to help with scheduling meetings with Congressional offices. Please bring your questions and join us! Register here.

2024 Advocacy Forum Policy Priorities Overview and Resources
June 26 3:00 PM ET

This webinar will help United Ways prepare for the July 25 Hill Day with a briefing on the policy asks, talking points and resources and an overview of what to expect during Hill meetings with Congressional offices. We will also provide tips to maximize the Executive Branch Partnerships Summit and how to navigate Capitol Hill for your meetings with your Congressional Representatives, Senators and their staff. Register here.

WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE IN ALEXANDRIA?

Sessions begin July 23 at 3 p.m., followed by a welcome reception at 4:30 p.m. Registration opens at 2 p.m. Please arrive before 3 p.m. to check in at registration and get your attendee badge.

WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL?

We’re so sorry you can’t make it this year! Cancellations made on or before July 2 will be subject to a $100 cancellation fee; cancellations made after July 2 are non-refundable. To make changes or cancel your registration, please click here.

WHAT IS THE CURRENT COVID POLICY?

Currently, United Way Worldwide (UWW) does not have a COVID-19 policy and masks are not required. During the event, we encourage following recommended health and safety protocols, including regular handwashing, maintaining social distance, avoiding poorly ventilated spaces, and self-isolating if you feel ill or test positive for COVID.  Should you become ill or test positive for COVID-19, we request that attendees remove themselves from participation and notify events@unitedway.org. United Way reserves the right to deny entry to or remove anyone at the event presenting with flu-like or COVID-19-related symptoms. Refusal to abide by United Way Worldwide’s health safety related procedures may result in removal from the program and cancellation of registration without refund.

While various preventative measures are in place for various illnesses, United Way Worldwide cannot guarantee that attendees will not be exposed while attending the conference. Each attendee assumes the risks associated with attendance at an in-person event.