Advocacy
The purpose of our Advocacy efforts is to provide structure and support to individuals we serve, employees, families, and friends of Phoenix in advocating for support of disability services from our legislators
Effective Grassroots Advocacy requires a compelling issue or message and people. We have a compelling message; maintain services for persons with disabilities. Most importantly we have people! We have developed a strong base of people, grassroots advocates who are willing to share their stories, spread our message and advocate for themselves, their loved ones or the people they serve. There is power in numbers, the more advocates we have the more powerful our voice will become.
Recent Articles
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Mon. Sep 29
The 5% Campaign is Gearing up for 2015 Legislative Session
There are many ways for you to reach out to your legislators in the coming months and continue the momentum
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Thu. Sep 18
5% Campaign Wins Non-Profit Awards
The 5% Campaign received the Nonprofit Mission Award in Advocacy sponsored by the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) and MAP for Nonprofits
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Thu. Sep 04
Gov. Dayton Issues Proclamation in Honor of DSP Week
Governor Dayton has issued an official proclamation declaring the week of September 7-13, 2014 as Direct Support Professionals Week
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Tue. Jul 08
Gov. Dayton Passes 5% Campaign!
During the 2014 Legislative Session, Gov. Dayton and the Legislature enacted a 5% rate increase for Home and Community Based Services.
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Thu. Jun 26
Chaparral Receives Visit from Representative Anna Willis
The Chaparral House received a visit from Representative Anna Willis representing district 57B
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Tue. May 27
Minnesota Legislature Adopted Full 5% Rate Increase
2014 Legislature has adopted a full 5% rate increase into their final supplemental budget. The bill is now on its way to the Governor for his signature!
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Tue. May 27
Come Celebrate with The 5% Campaign!
The 5% Campaign will be holding a celebration on June 10 from noon until 2:00 PM to honor the hard work of advocates and thank legislators!
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Mon. Apr 14
The 5% Campaign - One Step Closer
The 5% Campaign committee is pleased to share the Minnesota Senate voted to include a full 5% increase in their supplemental budget bill.
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Tue. Mar 11
Gov. Dayton Releases Supplemental Budget
Governor Dayton released his supplemental budget for the 2014 legislative session, including a 4% rate increase for HCBS
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Tue. Dec 17
The 5% Campaign: Continue the Momentum
Continue our momentum by ensuring that even more members of the legislature understand the critical importance of The 5% Campaign!
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Tue. Dec 10
Disability/Senior Coalition Renews Call for Rate Increase as 2014 Priority
A coalition of disability and senior community organizations renewed their call today for a five percent rate increase to support older adults and people with disabilities who receive services in community based programs
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Mon. Nov 11
ARRM Launches Legislative Action Center
ARRM is excited to announce the launch of the new Legislative Action Center
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