Resources and Social Media Toolkit
Tell the Virginia General Assembly that Students and Families Need Rent Relief Now
The Virginia Housing Alliance is advocating for a new rent relief program that will be provided to families on a monthly basis to keep their rent affordable for the long term. This program will empower families and their children by ensuring they have a stable home and thus a strong foundation for success at school and beyond. The 5000 Families pilot program would target families with school-aged children and younger who meet specific qualification standards. Rent relief will enable those families to stay in their current home or find a more stable, permanent home of their choice. Facilitating enhanced housing stability will benefit Virginia families and the Commonwealth in countless ways.
5000 Families Fact Sheet
5000 Families Talking Points
Tell the Virginia General Assembly to Support 5000 Families
1. Download the “I support 5000 Families because ______” poster & print it.
2. Write in why you support the 5000 Families program.
3. Share a picture of you holding your sign on social media. Tag your members of the Virginia General Assembly who supported or didn’t support the 5000 Families program. Use #5000Families
Sample Letter to the Editor
Send a Letter to the Editor to your local newspaper explaining your support for the 5000 Families Pilot Program. Word limits vary by outlet but are typically around 300 words.
Sample Social Media Posts
Research shows that reporters and policymakers use social media as a resource for news and issues to track, and this is especially true during this pandemic. Amplify key messages and talking points on social media platforms such as Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram and use hashtag #5000Families.
- It's time to invest in Virginia students and families. The 5000 Families will provide rent relief to thousands of low-income families with school-aged children and younger across Virginia. #5000Families
- As Virginia seeks to grow its economy through the expansion of its workforce, it is critical that we equip parents with the resources they need to ensure the best possible education for their children, including a place to call home. It's time for the Virginia General Assembly to support the 5000 Families pilot program. #5000Families
- Providing housing stability through limited rent relief as outlined in the 5000 Families pilot program will directly lead to the educational outcomes necessary for Virginia to compete in the 21st century. #5000Families
- Stable housing can lead to improved cognitive, developmental, and mental health outcomes for students, which in turn can lead to improved academic achievement. That is why we need to support the 5000 Families pilot program. #5000Families
- This rent relief program will empower 5,000 families and their children by ensuring they have a stable home and thus a strong foundation for success at school and beyond. #5000Families
- All parents want to provide a better future for their children. The 5000 Families pilot program will help qualified Virginia families provide a safe and stable home for their children, setting them up for long-term success. #5000Families
- Visit 5000Families.com to show your support for Virginia students and families. #5000Families
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