Call Congress about the Government Shutdown
Funding delays are devastating for sexual assault and domestic violence survivors. Local programs are reliant on federal funding and have minimal cash reserves. Even a few weeks of a funding delay equals reduced services, layoffs, and eventually program closures.
Call 202-224-3121 and tell Congress: Hello, my name is [name] and I live in [city, state/territory]. [If you work for a local/state program, make sure to mention that.]
I’m calling to urge Congress and the Administration to find a bipartisan solution to reopen the federal government that protects funding for survivor services and prevention, ensures survivors have access to affordable health care, and protects the appropriations authority of Congress so that funding isn’t impacted by rescissions.
Rape crisis centers and domestic violence shelters depend on federal funding to keep their doors open and provide lifesaving services to survivors. Survivors need access to both services and health care to heal and find safety. Please protect federal funding for domestic violence and sexual assault prevention and services, and keep health care affordable and accessible.
Thank you for supporting survivors.
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