As we speak, the U.S. Senate is deliberating over an enormous piece of legislation that proposes eliminating $1 trillion in investments that help people access healthcare and healthy meals. Those cuts--over $700 billion in cuts to Medicaid, and $300 billion in cuts to SNAP (food stamps) are deeply problematic at a time when needs are rising. The aftershocks of this historic dismantling of the social safety net would have an enormously negative ripple effect on people's lives, and on the health and human services sector's stability in Ohio.

Advocates have successfully protected social safety net programs before by sharing stories and raising their voices. Now, it’s your turn. Your voice, and the voices you bring along with you, can make the difference. Fill out this form to send an email to your U.S. Senator. Feel free to edit the email to share your story. If you would like to call instead of email, dial 866-426-2631. After the introduction, enter your ZIP code. Once connected or leaving a voicemail, tell them: "Hi, I’m a constituent from [ZIP code], and I urge you to oppose all cuts to Medicaid and SNAP in the budget resolution.