From AHNC: Tuesday (7/10) is national call-in day against the House Farm Bill cuts – spread the word!

                         www.wsahnc.org        As many of you have heard, the House released their version of the Farm Bill last week, and the cuts to SNAP are drastic.  The House bill (called FARRM) reduces spending by $35 billion over the next decade --- almost half of these spending cuts (45%) come from SNAP: $16.5 billion in cuts.  Conservative estimates are that almost 2 million people would lose SNAP benefits every year; some estimate the number would be much higher.  

In Washington State, the proposed changes to categorical eligibility, LIHEAP and other provisions, would have devastating impacts on the progress our state has made in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of our food stamp program. These provisions mean that our seniors and working families would be disproportionately impact; it also means 280,000 Washington kids would lose access to free school meals. For more info about the House FARRM Bill: 

House Committee on Agriculture - bill summary 

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities - analysis . 

ACTION: Call your Representative in Congress on TUESDAY, JULY 10 with the message “No SNAP Cuts/Hunger Hurts.”  Use the toll-free number [1-877-698-8228] sponsored by FRAC and Feeding America for Tuesday’s National Call-in Day.

ACTION: Publish this message on your networks’ Facebook pages & websites, Tweet about it, publicize it to your colleagues and friends --- spread the word and reach House members on Tues, July 10. 

For more info about the House FARRM Bill: 

House Committee on Agriculture - bill summary  here 

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities - analysis here

In other news: 

The Children's Alliance invites you - or someone you know - to 2012 Advocacy Camp on October 17-19 atRainbow Lodge in North Bend, WA. Advocacy Camp is a leadership training on effective policy advocacy that protects kids. Children's Alliance wants advocacy campers to reflect the diversity within the child advocacy community. They highly encourage individuals with children or work with families directly affected by Children's Alliance policy issues to apply. They want campers committed to advocating for policies that benefit children. Applications are due by Wed., Sept. 5, 2012. All are encouraged to  apply as soon as possible. To learn more about this year's Advocacy Camp, please contact Emijah Smith, Community Organizer, at 800.854.KIDS x25 or visit www.childrensalliance.org.

Save the Date: Children's Alliance Annual Meeting

Thurs., Sept. 13, 2012

NW African American Museum, 2300 S. Massachusetts St.  Seattle WA 98144

Morning program (with light breakfast)