Ready to make a difference in Prince George's County? Join us as we gather during our monthly meeting to collaborate and discuss strategies for community organizing and implementation of our legislative agenda. Meetings are open to all who committed to the principles of the Poor People's Campaign and non-violence. Pull up a chair for your … Continued
We will hold a training on how to engage your state and local representatives, including contacting your representative to set up a visit; virtual lobby visit format; the thank you letter and follow up; and after-meeting action items.You will also learn how to watch committee hearings and recommend actions: The Maryland General Assembly (MGA) is … Continued
If you live in Carroll, Frederick, Washington, Allegany, or Garrett County, you are part of the Maryland Poor People’s Campaign Western Region. Topic: TBA
Protect our Homes Day is Renters United Maryland's lobby night for the 2021 Maryland General Assembly session. We will be hosting a prep session with attendees from 6:00 to 7:00 PM and then from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, we will hear stories from Marylanders about housing instability before and during the pandemic, and learn about … Continued
The purpose of this meeting is to engage more activists in our movement and our work, around issues of poverty, systemic racism, environmental devastation, militarism and the war economy, and changing the false moral narrative that blames the poor for poverty.We will report on the recent statewide Policy Working Group training around attending legislative hearings … Continued