The Truth About Advocacy
Washington D.C. Costs Money
ABLE has traveled to the nation's capital to advocate. That trip isn't free — and more trips are needed.
Policy Work Isn't Free
Attending meetings, reviewing legislation, providing testimony — it all takes time and resources our members don't always have.
People Come First
ABLE's members have lived experience — meaning they've been through the system. Your donation supports people who give back when they have every reason not to.
No Corporate Backing
ABLE is community-powered. We don't have a corporation writing checks. We depend on people who believe in this work.
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"We don't just study the problem — we've lived it. And we keep showing up because nobody else is going to fight for us the way we fight for each other."
— ABLE Member, Reno, Nevada
Where Your Money Goes
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Advocacy Travel Transportation, lodging, and expenses for advocacy trips to Carson City, Sacramento, and Washington D.C. where decisions about homeless policy are made.
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Community Outreach & Events Materials, tables, printing, and presence at community events where ABLE connects people to resources and amplifies lived voices.
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Technology & Website Keeping the resource directory updated, hosting the website, and making sure community members can find help 24/7.
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Member Support Supporting ABLE members — many of whom are currently or recently housing-unstable — so they can continue participating in advocacy work.
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Policy & Legal Research Accessing the tools, documents, and expert consultations needed to review legislation, provide public comment, and represent community members effectively.
Choose Your Impact
Every dollar makes a real difference. Pick an amount that works for you.
Supporter
$25
🗺️ Covers outreach materials
Prints flyers, resource guides, and materials for a community outreach event.
Advocate
$50
🎤 Helps send a voice to the table
Contributes toward travel and expenses for a local advocacy meeting or hearing.
⭐ Champion
$100
📋 Funds policy review work
Covers the time, tools, and resources for ABLE to research and respond to a housing policy proposal.
Changemaker
$250
🏛️ Funds a D.C. advocacy trip leg
Contributes meaningfully toward the cost of sending an ABLE member to Washington D.C. to advocate at the federal level.
Founding Donor
$500
✈️ Funds a full advocacy trip
Covers the full cost of travel and lodging for one ABLE member at a state or federal advocacy event.
Or Enter a Custom Amount
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💛 Give Monthly — Make the Biggest Impact
A recurring monthly donation — even $10 or $25 a month — gives ABLE the stable funding needed to plan ahead, commit to advocacy trips, and sustain the work long-term.
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