How Does IINYS Advocate?

IINYS has an annual advocacy day in the spring to meet with legislators, policy analysts and counsel for the Assembly and Senate.
Our members meet throughout the year with legislators, the Governor and his staff, and other policy makers.
We present IINYS briefings and Conscience in Public Life forums in communities across the state.
Social networking for justice and compassion
E-mail action alerts, updates and e-advocacy campaigns (also posted on www.interfaithimpactnys.org).
Testify at legislative hearings and respond to requests for information from the Executive Chamber, legislative committees, congregation-based social justice committees, and many others.
Participate in press conferences, demonstrations, forums and other events.
Provide up-to-date position papers on key issues.
Offer technical assistance with letter writing tables, forums, etc.
Work with allied organizations to turn up the volume on important issues