Postcard Campaign:

 

Each organization is asked to participate in the postcard campaign that will involve a larger constituency such as employees, volunteers, patients, and consumers.  Our goal is to get large volumes of postcards out to the Governor and legislators.  Each organization is asked to donate the cost of the postcard and mailing.  Let’s flex some muscle and THINK BIG!!!

 

Postcards should be addressed to the Governor’s Office, Assembly and Senate representatives of the individuals home or work district (a total of four postcards).  Give special attention to members of the Assembly Budget and the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committees. See lists attached. 

 

Setup a table in the lobby areas, lunchrooms or other visible locations of your hospitals, clinics, shelters, emergency services, etc. Using the sample message below, individuals can write out the message and leave in a designated place or box nearby. Please select someone that will count and mail out the postcards, that person should report the numbers to Marlene or Suzanne at 609-599-2110. 

 

This campaign should start immediately simultaneously with letter writing campaign.

 

DON’T FORGET: Keep track of the number of postcards sent out by your group and report this number to New Jersey Catholic Conference at 609-599-2110, please send by June 13th.

 

 

P o s t c a r d   M e s s a g e:

Dear Governor:
Dear Assemblyman/woman/Senator:

On June 13th, I am joining my brothers and sisters who are participating in a prayer vigil on the steps of New Jersey's Statehouse. We pray that our legislators will offer just reflection on our State budget and find a way to protect some of New Jersey's most vulnerable residents.  I want your support for:

$50 million rental assistance
Fully funding charity care/FamilyCare
3.3% increase + annual indexing for the cost of providing care

Most Sincerely,
Name
Address

This message was sent by a supporter of the Catholic Coalition for a Just Budget