Whether you are a service provider or someone who has received services through the Older Americans Act (OAA), we urge you to contact your members of Congress and let them know the critical role the legislation plays in our community. Legislators need to understand that funding the OAA is essential to help older adults age in place. You can find your members of Congress using these online tools:
Below is a script you can use when calling or emailing your members of Congress. Thank you for advocating for the older adults and caregivers in our region!
Call/email script
Hello, my name is [your name] and I am a constituent from [your city] writing/calling to urge you to support full funding for the Older Americans Act. This Act funds critical services for older adults and caregivers throughout Minnesota, including [add information about services you provide or receive].
I ask you to please work to protect the Older Americans Act so it can continue to be a lifeline for thousands of Minnesotans. Thank you for your support of older adults and caregivers in our community.
Sincerely,
[your name]
