Advocacy

Wednesday March 4 @ Albany, NY

CHCANYS 2026 Advocacy Day

Join us for CHCANYS 2026 Advocacy Day and champion community health center and patient priorities in the 2026 New York State budget!

Join us for CHCANYS 2026 Advocacy Day and champion community health center and patient priorities in the 2026 New York State budget!

We encourage you to invite colleagues, patients, friends, and family to stand with us at this critical moment. With health centers across New York facing growing financial pressures, your voice and presence matter more than ever. Join us in making a difference for CHCs and patients across New York!

This in-person event will bring CHC advocates together at the State Capitol for an energizing day of action. The program will kick off with an inspiring Voices for Change: Advocacy Action Session, featuring keynote remarks from community health center leaders, providers and CHCANYS policy staff.

The event will take place on  Wednesday March 4, 2025, at 10:00AM-12:00PM in New York State’s Capitol – Albany, NY at the Empire State Plaza Meeting Rooms 1-5. There will be a light breakfast available at 9:00AM and lunch will be available at 11:45AM. 

***Health centers should schedule their own meetings with NYS Senate and Assembly Members. We encourage you to partner with other CHCs from your region.*** 

Register for CHCANYS 2026 Advocacy Day by clicking here.

CHCANYS will be hosting an Advocacy Day Prep Webinar on February 27 at 12 pm, please register HERE

With any questions, please reach out to Salman Munawar at smunawar@chcanys.org.

Join us in Albany as we come together to make a meaningful impact for community health centers and patients across New York State!