Advocacy

Every day, our public officials make policies and laws that greatly impact our child welfare, juvenile justice, and behavioral health systems and the thousands of families who are served by them. We need to make sure our voice is heard on these important issues!

How You Can Help

Letters to the Editor

Every day, thousands of people across Northeast Ohio read newspapers. And every day, you can connect with them through a very effective advocacy tool: a letter to the editor. In addition to generating public interest and knowledge on your issue, most public officials specifically read letters to the editors to ensure they know what is on the minds of their constituents.

When writing a letter to the editor, it is important to remember the following tips:

  • Try to relate the letter to a recent story or “hot topic.”
  • Stay within the word limit; shorter is often better when it comes to letters to the editor.
  • Be passionate and personal; frame the issue in your own words.
  • Include any information the newspaper requires, such as name, address, telephone number, or email.

Major Publications Distributed in Cuyahoga County

The Plain Dealer
Attn: Letters to the editor
1801 Superior Ave.
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
216.999.4500 phone
216.999.6209 fax
letters@plaind.com

Sun Newspapers
Attn: Ms. Carol Kovach
5510 Cloverleaf Parkway
Valley View, OH 44125
216.986.2600 phone
216.986.2380 fax
ckovach@sunnews.com

Crain’s Cleveland Business
Attn: Mr. Mark Dodosh
700 W. St. Clair Ave. #310
Cleveland, OH 44113
216.522.1383 phone
216.694.4264 fax
mdodosh@crain.com

Call & Post
Attn: Ms. Connie Harper
11800 Shaker Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44120
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 6237
Cleveland, OH 44101
216.791.7600 phone
216.451.0404 fax
charper@buckeyeweb.com

Communicating Directly with Elected Officials

Often, the best way to get your point of view across to your elected officials is to contact them directly either via telephone, fax, email, or even an in-person visit. Remember, they want to hear from you. After all, they depend on their constituents to keep their jobs!