PERK Advocacy was hard at work at the Capitol today! Our Perk Founders and PERK Advocacy Lobbyist, alongside community leaders, engaged in discussions addressing crucial issues impacting our children, communities, and jobs.

Previous legislation aiming to strengthen vaccine policies in schools intended to enhance public safety but resulted in a notable decline in enrollment instead. Similarly, COVID vaccine mandates among first responders, veterans, and medical staff have triggered adverse effects such as negative experiences and staffing shortages. California's essential workers, including first responders, veterans, and medical professionals, shared tales of injustice and discrimination based on their valuable experiences during the pandemic.

During this summer, the PERK Advocacy team brought together educators, veterans, firefighters, and nurses to the Capitol to engage in meaningful dialogues with legislators and their staff regarding the detrimental effects of vaccines and mandates. Various meetings were arranged, yielding a spectrum of reactions to the alarming statistics presented, encompassing impacts on school enrollment, staffing challenges, mental health repercussions, and more.

Our objective was to inform and enlighten, enlightening some individuals with new information while prompting acknowledgment of the divisions caused by these mandates in others. Some attendees shared personal experiences, while others provided words of encouragement to continue sharing our message.

Overall, the Advocacy Day proved successful, marking progress in our efforts! We look forward to returning to Sacramento in August, following the legislators' summer recess, determined to persist in advocating for you and your loved ones because the future relies on it. 

Your donations help us create the resources and send key advocates to Sacramento to speak with the legislators and their staff. We appreciate all donations; they do make an impact.

PERK ADVOCACY IS WORKING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!