Taking Action: Stay Informed – Part 4

By: Deborah Dietz

As part of our ongoing series to help you get more involved in advocacy, we’re breaking things down into four simple steps.

In March, we started with Step 1: Find Your Elected Officials—because knowing who represents you is the foundation of civic engagement.

In April, we continued with Step 2: Contact Your Elected Officials – because reaching out to your representatives is one of the most direct ways to get involved.

Last month, we moved on to Step 3: Check Your Voting Status.

This month, we will finish the series with Step 4: Stay Informed.

Step 4: Stay Informed

Advocacy doesn’t stop after you vote—it’s an ongoing process. Staying informed helps you make smart decisions, respond to important issues, and hold elected officials accountable. When you keep up with what’s happening in your community and beyond, you’re always ready to take action when it matters most.

Three important things to know about staying informed:

• Follow trusted news sources and community updates.
  Choose reliable websites, newsletters, or local media to stay on top of policy changes and elections that impact you and your community.
• Sign up for updates from your elected officials.
  Most representatives share newsletters, social media updates, or town hall announcements—these are great ways to see what they’re doing and how to get involved.
• Join advocacy groups and local organizations.
  Being part of a group helps you stay connected, share resources, and take part in coordinated efforts to promote change.

Staying informed means staying up-to-date with news, policy changes, and community updates, so you can take action when it matters most.

You’re Ready to Make a Difference

We hope this four-part series has helped you feel more confident about getting involved and making your voice count. Advocacy is about taking small, consistent steps—and now you have the tools to do just that.

Watch our video.

Go to our YouTube Playlist to watch all the videos in this series.

Every action you take—big or small—helps create a more informed, inclusive, and empowered community.