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How to be an advocate in Central Texas

Stand up for what you believe in.

What does it mean to advocate? It’s a power that we all have. It’s standing up for others and what you believe in your heart. It can be championing a cause. Or, simply not being silent. Living united means finding your voice and joining it with others. Change is possible. United, we will be heard.








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Speak Up.

Click here to write a letter to the Austin American Statesman's editor.


Click here to talk back to the Statesman on recent issues in Central Texas

Become a Mentoring Advocate

MENTOR, an organization that is working to expand the world of quality mentoring: mentoring.org has alerted us to a new bill in the U.S. Senate that will strengthen and grow mentoring. Please call or send e-mails or letters to your Senators urging support for the bill.

To learn more about becoming a MENTOR advocate, click here.

Petition online

PetitionOnline.com provides free online hosting of public petitions for responsible public advocacy.

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