Make your voice heard now.

Email template about funding for human services:

Dear [enter your Legislator’s Name],

I am reaching out to urge you to take action against recent executive orders that reduce federal funding for the critical human services and the well-being of the communities JCFS Chicago serves. These funding cuts threaten the essential support for people with disabilities and their families, special education, refugees and immigrants, support for the LGBTQ+ community, and other vital programs.

I am deeply concerned about the impact these mandates will have on the Chicago community. Without adequate federal support, many of these critical programs face significant challenges—leaving countless individuals without access to the services they rely on and placing strain on service providers like JCFS Chicago.

I am advocating for the reversal of these harmful executive orders and asking you to champion policies that protect funding for social services.

Thank you for taking this into consideration. I look forward to hearing from your staff soon.

Email template specifically about Medicaid

Go to this link: citizenaction-il.org/medicaid

Fill out your info in the “TAKE ACTION” box on the right side, then click “START WRITING.”

Select your prefix (Mr., Ms., etc.) from the drop-down menu and choose "Medicare and Medicaid" under Letter Topics (if applicable)

Your letter is ready to go!

• The subject and message are already filled in.
• You can send it as is or add a personal story if you’d like.

Click the red “SEND LETTER” button to submit!

That’s it! Your letter is sent. Thank you for taking action!

Email template specifically about refugee services:

I am reaching out to urge you to take action against the recent stop work order that halted reimbursement for vital refugee resettlement services, affecting adults and children already lawfully in the U.S. These funding cuts threaten the essential support JCFS Chicago provides for newcomers in their first 90 days in the country, leaving countless individuals without access to the services they rely on.

I am deeply concerned about the impact these mandates will have on the refugee and wider Chicago community. Without adequate federal support, JCFS Chicago can’t continue to help enroll children in school, link people to employment and assist with acculturation.

I am advocating for the reversal of these harmful executive orders and asking you to champion policies that protect funding for social services.

Thank you for taking this into consideration. I look forward to hearing from your staff soon.