Legislative advocacy
Catholic Charities USA offers resources for lobbying in the Congress and at the state level:

Congressional Handbook: key phone numbers and addresses; tips on communicating with Congress; detailed information about senators, representatives, committees; how to contact the White House, Cabinet and federal agencies. $10.

AdvoFax: Up-to-date information faxed to subscribers each week allows them to respond quickly to important issues on Capitol Hill. $20/year.

Parish Social Ministry: CC/USA has publications and videos to support parish social action groups. A regional training project prepares diocesan and parish leaders in the four components of parish social ministry: service, advocacy, community organizing, and justice education.

CC/ USA, 1731 King St., Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314. 703 549-1390.

Organize an event
A packet of materials for organizing events in your area is available from Call to Renewal. Regular updates will be posted on the CtR new home page (http://www.ari.net/calltorenewal) or via E-mail.

Call to Renewal, 2401 15th St., NW, Washington, DC 20 009; 202 328-8842 E-mail: call_to_renewal@convene.com

Abolition 2000
Abolition 2000 was the subject of a detailed and empassioned editorial by Tom Fox, "Getting Beyond the Deterrent Paradox," in the National Catholic Reporter for March 21.

If your group wishes to sign on to the Abolition 2000 statement, send an E-mail message to wagingpeace@napf.org Or, for more information on Abolition 2000's petition drive or on their regional conferences, contact Pamela Meidel, Abolition 2000 Global Network, P.O. Box 220, Port Hueneme, CA 93044. Phone and fax: 805 985-5073
E-mail: pmeidell@igc.apc.org

Justice for Workers
The National Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice is mobi