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ADVOCACY

The Collaborative Advocacy Network (CAN)

Sharing community and policy updates that impact the social sector in Bucks and Montgomery counties.

SAVE THE DATE!

May 7, 2024

Day of Advocacy in Harrisburg

The Collaborative Advocacy Network, or CAN, convenes monthly to share community and policy updates that impact the social sector in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, bringing these updates to Collaborative members and the larger community for collective voice and action. CAN focuses on housing affordability and behavioral health access with advocacy efforts aimed at the state and local levels.

Our nonpartisan advocacy work strengthens the nonprofit and larger social sector in three ways

We are committed to upstream work with flexibility to respond to emerging priorities and regional needs.

We create a range of opportunities for leaders and organizations to get involved, recognizing that direct service providers have limited time and resources.

We offer trainings to build power and understanding of the processes that impact our sector’s issues and organizations’ direct missions.

Join The Collaborative Advocacy Network

To join CAN, please contact Kristyn DiDominick, Executive Director, Bucks-Mont Collaborative: kristyn@bucksmontcollab.org. We meet the 2nd Wednesday monthly from 10:00-11:15am on Zoom. Join us!

Thank you to our amazing CAN Co-Chairs, Emma Hertz, President and CEO, HealthSpark Foundation, and Shirlee Howe, Manager of Field Operations, Children First!

Big thanks to our work group leaders!

Housing Co-Chairs: Emma Hertz, President and CEO, HealthSpark Foundation and Kim Krauter, Director of Development, The Walters Group

Behavioral Health Chair: Kim Everett, Executive Director, BCHIP

Our deep thanks to the 25+ committed CAN volunteers who meet regularly to advocate, share resources, and help strengthen our community!