HOST AN ADVOCACY EVENT!

Pastries & Postcards

    • Location- A local coffee shop or community hall

    • Time- 1.5-2 hours

    • Budget $0-$5 per attendee

    • Materials Needed:

      • Postcards (provided by A.L.L.)

      • Pens, markers, and stickers for customization.

      • Address lists and sample messages for legislators or friends.

      • Light refreshments like pastries, coffee, tea, or hot cocoa 

      • Sign up sheet to collect names, phone numbers, and email address for all attendees

    • Engagement Activities:

      • Start with a 5-minute overview of the advocacy goals.

      • Provide a writing station with templates and talking points to make it easy to get started.

      • Play soft music or encourage participants to share stories while they write.

    • Community Building Component:

      • Offer a gratitude exercise: ask participants to write a short note about what they’re thankful for in their community and contribute to a group bucket to be shared out.

    1. Location

      • Reserve a space at a local coffee shop, community hall, or other free space.

      • Confirm the space has tables and chairs for writing.

    2. Materials Preparation

      • Request postcards from A.L.L. (Advocacy Letter Link).

      • Request sample messaging and from A.L.L.

      • Purchase pastries from the coffee shop and/or a local store (or make your own if the space allowed). Arrange for attendees

    3. Event Setup

      • Create a cozy atmosphere with any tablecloths, resource materials, stickers, or other items you have on hand.

      • Set up a writing station with materials and a sample postcard as a guide.

      • Play soft background music to create a welcoming environment (if not already provided by the venue)

    4. During the Event

      • Welcome Participants: Begin with a 5-minute overview of the advocacy goals.

      • Engage: Guide participants to write postcards using the templates provided.

      • Share: Encourage attendees to share their stories or advocacy reasons while they write with other folks at their tables.

      • Community Building Activity: Host a gratitude exercise: participants write what they’re thankful for in their community and contribute to a "gratitude bucket."

    5. Wrap-Up

      • Collect completed postcards to mail.

      • Pull a few items from the gratitude bucket and read them to the group.

      • Thank participants and invite them to the next event.

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    Join Us for "Pastries & Postcards"!

    🗓️ Date: [Insert Date]
    ⏰ Time: [Insert Time]
    📍 Location: [Insert Location]

    Looking for a cozy and meaningful way to make a difference? Grab a friend, grab a pastry, and get engaged! Together, we’ll enjoy light refreshments while writing postcards to legislators and sharing our voices.

    What to Expect:
     ✍️ Write postcards with pre-made templates, talking points, and address lists.
    💪 Connect with fellow community members.
    💌 Take care of yourself with a community gratitude exercise.

    All materials are provided! Pens, markers, postcards, and even snacks—just bring yourself (and a friend or two!).

    Together, we’ll let our legislators know we are here while building a stronger, more connected community.

Text & Tea

    • Location: Local coffee shop or host home

    • Time: 1.5-2 hours

    • Budget $0-$5 per attendee

    • Materials Needed:

      • A script or example text message for participants to use.

      • Tea/coffee options

      • Sign up sheet to collect names, phone numbers, and email address for all attendees

    • Engagement Activities:

      • Start with a quick “how-to” session on text banking.

      • Encourage participants to bring their phones and text friends using a pre-written template.

      • Set a fun goal, like sending 20 texts each, and celebrate milestones together.

    • Community Building Component:

      • After the text-banking activity, host a 15-minute "Story Circle" to encourage participants to share personal stories about what motivates them to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.

    1. Location

      • Reserve a space at a coffee shop, arrange a host home, or find another free space in your community.

      • Confirm the space has tables and chairs for writing.

    2. Materials Preparation

      • Prepare a script or example text message for attendees.

      • If at a host home provide tea bags, coffee, sugar, milk, cups, hot water, if at a local coffee shop arrange with the barista a tab for attendees within your budget (perhaps covering the first 10 attendees or covering just black coffee and teas, etc.)

    3. Event Setup

      • If at a host home arrange a tea/coffee station with all supplies.

      • Create a seating arrangement conducive to conversation and collaboration.

      • Provide sample text in a place where all attendees can see it.

    4. During the Event

      • Welcome Participants: Start with a brief overview of the legislative goals and a quick demo on text banking.

      • Engage: Encourage attendees to use pre-written templates to text friends about legislation or events.

      • Celebrate: Set a goal (e.g., 20 texts per person) and celebrate milestones with cheers or small prizes.

      • Community Building Activity: Host a 15-minute "Story Circle" after text banking. Ask participants to share personal stories about why they care about LGBTQ+ advocacy.

    5. Wrap-Up

      • Thank participants and share updates about the impact of their texts.

      • Provide information about upcoming advocacy opportunities.

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    📱☕️ Join Us for Text-Banking and Tea🫖💬

    🗓️ Date: [Insert Date]
    ⏰ Time: [Insert Time]
    📍 Location: [Insert Location]

    Ready to make an impact while sipping your favorite brew? Join us for a casual and fun gathering where together we will text our friends to spread the word about important legislation impacting our community.

    What’s Happening:
     📲 A quick “how-to” session on text banking with ready-to-use templates.
    💌 Text your friends on the spot to encourage them to get involved.
    🫖 Enjoy tea, coffee, and great conversations.

    Community Connection:
     After texting, stick around for a 15-minute Story Circle, where we’ll share personal stories about what motivates us to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.

    No experience needed! Just bring your phone, your enthusiasm, and maybe a friend or two. All materials and refreshments are provided.

Voices In The Library

    • Location: Local Public Library (sign up to reserve a room!)

    • Time: 1.5-2 hours

    • Budget $0 per attendee

    • Materials Needed:

    • Postcards and writing tools.

    • Sample postcard templates with talking points.

    • Advocacy cheat sheet (current bills and messaging).

    • LGBTQ+ book list with categories for all ages (fiction, memoir, history).

    • Engagement Activities:
      Advocacy Postcard Writing:

      • Provide postcards, pens, and a list of legislators or local recipients.

      • Offer templates with talking points on current LGBTQ+ issues or bills.

      • Encourage participants to share their reasons for writing postcards, fostering a sense of community purpose.

    • Community Building Component: Book Browsing & Check-Out:

      • Encourage participants to get a library card. Ask a librarian to talk to the group about resources the library offers (audiobooks, makers spaces, library of things check out, etc.)

      • Guide participants to some of the libraries LGBTQ+ books

      • Encourage participants to check out a book to continue learning

    1. Location

      • Contact the local public library to reserve a meeting room.

      • Coordinate with a librarian to plan a short presentation about the library’s resources.

    2. Materials Preparation

      • Request postcards from A.L.L. (Advocacy Letter Link).

      • Request sample messaging and from A.L.L.

      • Print a list of current LGBTQ+ books available at the library (sorted by categories like fiction, memoir, and history).

    3. Event Setup

      • Set up a writing station with postcards and pens.

      • Arrange tables and chairs for participants to write comfortably.

    4. During the Event

      • Welcome Participants: Begin with a brief explanation of the event’s goals.

      • Postcard Writing: Provide materials and sample messaging to guide participants. Encourage them to share their reasons for writing.

      • Librarian Presentation: Invite the librarian to talk about available resources, including audiobooks, makerspaces, and unique items the library offers.

      • Sign up for library cards!

      • Book Browsing: Guide participants to favorite LGBTQ+ books.

      • Community Building Activity: Encourage attendees to get a library card if they don’t have one and check out a book that resonates with them.

    5. Wrap-Up

      • Collect completed postcards for mailing.

      • Thank participants and share information about future events.

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    🗓️ Date: [Insert Date]
    ⏰ Time: [Insert Time]
    📍 Location: [Insert Location]

    Join us for an inclusive and engaging event that combines advocacy with local library fun!

    What to Expect:
    💌Write postcards to legislators using pre-made templates and talking points.

    📖 Explore everything our library has to offer, grab a library card, and check out a book! 

    All materials are provided, and participation is free! 

    Let’s come together and build community.