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Share Your Support
Submitted by Sarah on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 10:56am.
"This is the best program ever. If I did not have this support, more times than I can count we would have been homeless," describes a recipient of the Family Support Program.
Sharing the impact of this program in your family and/or in your community is a powerful educational tool.
Directly contacting your state legislator and Governor Haslam to share the importance of Family Support is exceptionally meaningful.
Download a postcard template to print and mail in requesting your Legislators' or Governor's support for funding the Family Support Program in the fiscal year 2012-2013.
Examples and tips on what to write as well as up-to-date information on the grassroots movement to save the Family Support Program is online at: http://tnfamilysupport.wordpress.com/
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| Family Support Postcard-To Governor.pdf | 74.16 KB |
| Family Support Postcard-Blank Address.pdf | 71.37 KB |
Hearing Aid Legislative Celebration
Submitted by Todd Hash on Thu, 06/09/2011 - 8:38am.
We are celebrating! After two years of hard work from families and lawmakers, hearing aid legislation is now the law. This legislation will help ensure that children have access to the hearing aids through their insurance.
A heartfelt thank you to Senator Ketron & Representative Maggart who have helped shepard this legislation in years past!
In recognition of this achievement we invite you to attend:
A Celebration with Prime Sponsors Senator Doug Overbey and Representative Richard Montgomery
Thursday, July 7th
5:30 to 7pm
The King Family Library
408 High Street
Sevierville, Tennessee
For more information: Email courtney_j@tndisability.org
Change is Coming - TN Health Care Campaign
Submitted by Todd Hash on Tue, 10/19/2010 - 1:25pm.
The Tennessee Health Care Campaign (THCC) is excited to announce that Beth Uselton, formerly East Tennessee Lead Organizer and THCC Lead Organizer, will be its new Executive Director. The hiring was the natural step to address the expected retirement in June 2012 of Tony Garr, who has now stepped aside as Executive Director to become Deputy Director. According to Tony, “It is now more important than ever to get involved and be heard! Will we step forward? Join with me and work side by side with our new Executive Director, Beth Uselton, to make sure that no one is left behind!”
Following the announcement, Beth expressed her excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to lead THCC forward:
“I have a lot to learn and very big shoes to fill, but I am fortunate to work with a wonderful mentor, a fantastic Board of Directors and outstanding volunteers across the state who have dedicated their time, energy and talents to our mission.
With the passage of federal health care reform and the election of a new governor, we have a tremendous opportunity to shape health care delivery and access in the state of Tennessee to the benefit of consumers and patients. The next three years of implementation will be critical for determining the outcome and success of the Affordable Care Act, and ultimately, the prospects for continued reforms of our health care system.
This law is not perfect and the road ahead will not be easy, but I truly believe that we can leave a lasting legacy of a more just, equitable and sustainable health care system if we commit ourselves to working in good faith with the new administration, the legislature and our community partners to implement the new law to the benefit of all Tennesseans, especially the most vulnerable of our neighbors.
To the hundreds of volunteers who have dedicated their time and energy...
To the donors who help support our work with contributions and gifts of all sizes . . .
To our neighbors who have had the courage to stand up and share their stories . . .
To our community partners who have worked with us as we seek creative solutions . . .
Thank you for all that you have done to speak out for health care justice! I hope that you will continue to partner with the Tennessee Health Care Campaign as we continue this important work towards access to affordable, high-quality health care for all Tennesseans. Thank you!”
Beth Uselton,
THCC Executive Director
