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What is Project 535?
"Project 535" is a group of volunteer women from all walks of life united by their passion to give a face and voice on Capitol Hill to the half-million members of Concerned Women for America . Every month when the 535 members of Congress are in session, these ladies commute to Washington, D.C., to lobby. While here, our spirited "Project 535" members travel in pairs to meet with congressmen and their staffers and urge them to act on legislation that will strengthen America's families.
"Project 535" is a group of trained volunteers who, as a whole, are able to tackle from between 40 and 70 congressional offices in a day! These ladies fearlessly speak with the member or his staff to discuss a particular piece of pro-family legislation.
When "Project 535" volunteers walk into a congressional office, they represent all the CWA members in that congressman's district. To prepare for this responsibility, "Project 535" members undergo training at our yearly "Project 535" Training Seminar, where they receive a manual filled with tips on how to lobby effectively. In addition, they receive instruction from experienced lobbyists as well as congressional staffers for an "insider's" perspective. We pair new members with a more experienced "Project 535" volunteer who shows them how to lobby successfully. Finally, they will gain the confidence you need to participate in a conversation with Congress on issues of importance to the family. With these tools you will gain the confidence you need to participate in a conversation with Congress on issues of importance to the family.
Join "Project 535"!
Amelia Wigton
National "Project 535" Coordinator
202.488.7000
awigton@cwfa.org
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Latest Project 535 Action
CWA's Project 535 Lobbies Senate Offices on Cable Choice
[March 2006]
Project 535 Volunteers Lobby for Judge Alito | CWA Audio 
[January 2006]
Project 535 Lobbies on Capitol Hill for Home-Schoolers
[October 2005]
Project 535 Resources
Why 535? This document, authored by Project 535 member Connie Cox, deals with topics like:
- Why I am a member of "Project 535"
- The Lord's Call to Action
- Am I Qualified?
- My First Lobbying Experience
- God's Faithfulness
- How You Can Answer the Lord's Call to Action
CWA Invites You to be a Part of Project 535 Project 535 is an incredible opportunity to gain real lobbying experience while making a difference for our Nation. Won’t you join us? Listen to what other who participate have to say.
Project 535 Web Application. To begin the journey toward becoming a member of Project 535, simply download this application. If you have a slower Internet connection, you may want to right click on the link and save the document to your desktop.
535 Successes
Marriage Wins the Day in Congress
Representative John Hostettler (R-Indiana) praises the hard work of CWA's 535 members in helping get last minute votes for this important piece of legislation.
Mission Statement
The mission of CWA is to protect and promote Biblical values among all citizens -- first through prayer, then education, and finally by influencing our society -- thereby reversing the decline in moral values in our nation.
Vision Statement
The vision of CWA is for women and like-minded men, from all walks of life, to come together and restore the family to its traditional purpose and thereby allow each member of the family to realize their God-given potential and be more responsible citizens.
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