Our Advocacy
Learn, connect, and
take action together
Advocacy is one way people of faith live their values in public. We focus on clear information, practical tools, and peaceful civic engagement that strengthens communities and promotes fairness
What advocacy means here
Advocacy, explained plainly
Our approach
How we approach the work
We work best when the work is steady, grounded, and focused.
- We lead with truth, not heat
- We build broad community support, not insider circles
- We teach people how the process works, not just what to think
- We focus on what strengthens communities and promotes fairness
- We show up peacefully, with respect for neighbors and institutions
What we help people learn
Practical civic tools
- How civic engagement works in Indiana
- How advocacy movements grow
- How a bill becomes law in Indiana
- Who makes decisions at each step and how to reach them
- How to stay focused on outcomes that strengthen communities
What we help people learn
The Advocacy Toolkit
Call Script
Make phone calls that are calm, clear, and hard to ignore
A short script you can personalize in one minute, with a simple opener, a clear ask, and a respectful close so you do not freeze or ramble.
Email Template
Send messages that get read and routed to the right person
A plug and play email format with subject lines, a two paragraph structure, and a direct request that staff can act on quickly.
Meeting Prep Sheet
Walk into meetings prepared, not overwhelmed
A one page worksheet that helps you define your goal, pick your main points, assign roles, and end with a clear next step and thank you.
Story Framework
Share a personal story that moves hearts without losing the point
A simple structure that turns lived experience into public testimony with a beginning, one turning point, and a specific policy or community ask.
Follow-Up Tracker
Keep momentum with clean, consistent follow through
A lightweight tracking sheet for who you contacted, when, what they said, and what you will do next so advocacy does not disappear into a black hole.
What We Stand For
Human Rights
- Food
- Education
- Shelter
- Health Care
Human Dignity
- Housing & Food Security
- Immigration & Inclusion
- LGBTQ+ Rights
- Reproductive Rights
These priorities reflect our commitment to the well-being of every neighbor and the freedom of every person to live with dignity
Ways to take action
Ways to take action with us
01
Give
Donations make the work possible. If you are able, consider a monthly gift to sustain training, events, and advocacy year-round.
02
Volunteer
Help with event support, outreach, hosting, or connecting us with speakers and community partners.
03
Support the work
Donations make training, events, and outreach possible. If you are able, a monthly gift helps sustain the work year round.
04
Stay informed
Get important updates on state legislation, plus event and workshop announcements.
Nonpartisan statement
A clear note on nonpartisan advocacy
Indiana Faith Voices for Justice is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization. We work on issues and civic education, and we do not endorse candidates or political parties.
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