Take Action!

Welcome to the Promise of Michigan's Children Action page.  Here you will find:

  • Action Alerts:  Electronic notices of actions needed on Promise Issues
  • Help Shape the News:  Get information and tips on writing a letter to the editor, an op-ed or contacting your local media
  • Congressional Contacts:  Information on how you can contact Michigan's Congressional delegation and key committee members

Action Alerts

SCHIP Vote TODAY - Calls Needed Now! (posted Oct. 25, 2007)

Tell Congress to Support the SCHIP Override (posted Oct. 10, 2007)

SCHIP Rally Tuesday Before GOP Presidential Debate (posted Oct. 8, 2007)

Notice: Town Hall Meetings on SCHIP, NCLB  (posted Aug. 9, 2007)

Help Support Early Childhood Learning (posted Aug. 6, 2007)

Congressional Vote Looming - ACT NOW! (posted Aug. 1, 2007)

Michigan Senate To Vote on SCHIP Resolution (posted April 16, 2007)

Sign The Online Petition To Congress (posted June 11, 2007)

Help Shape the News

Sample Letter to the Editor on the Congressional SCHIP votes (posted Aug. 3, 2007)

Tips on writing a letter to the editor

Talking points on SCHIP

Local media contacts

 

Congressional Contacts

Contact your U.S. Senator and Representative

On SCHIP: Contact the members of the Senate Finance Committee, including Sen. Debbie Stabenow 

On SCHIP: Contact members of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, including Chairman John Dingell, D-Dearborn, and Reps. Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, Bart Stupak, D-Monominee, and Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph.  

 

 

 
Michigan's Children is a statewide, independent voice for children and their families.  We work with lawmakers, business leaders, and communities to make Michigan a place where all children have the opportunity to thrive.