Writing letters to the editor: Learning from the pros

With less than two months until the election, the community social services sector needs to make its case to politicians and the public.

We know that the sector is in crisis, and children, youth, seniors, families, people with disabilities and others are being hurt as a result.

One good way to raise the issues is through letters to the editor. They’re easy to write, newspapers want them and they reach a lot of people. And at least some of those people will contact candidates to share your concerns.

The best letters are from the heart, and about your experiences. The posts on this blog might suggest topics, and provide facts to support your arguments,

And it’s easy to learn from the experts.

The political parties have guides to writing letters to the editors on their websites, and email addresses for newspapers across the province. 

And the BC Healthy Living Alliance has a useful list of letters to the editor email addresses here.

Write one today.