The Healthy Opportunities Pilot’s track record is impressive and nationally recognized. Unfortunately, HOP is not currently funded in the state budget, and we risk losing all the progress we’ve made supporting tens of thousands of North Carolina families with critical health needs.
On this page, you will find a list of advocacy resources and recent media coverage on Medicaid and HOP funding losses. You’ll also find information on Take Action Tuesday, a live statewide phone banking event we held on September 16th to help educate our legislators about HOP’s positive impact on North Carolina families and communities.
Because the North Carolina General Assembly ended the recent extra session without a budget agreement, there is still time to help us advocate! Email [email protected] to receive your DIY phone banking kit. The next legislative session starts October 20th.
A series of talking points to help you talk about HOP’s positive impact.
Ready-to-post graphics that communicate our latest advocacy campaign.
Customized flyers by legislative district highlight HOP’s impact in local communities.
Findings published by the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Sciences Research documenting early cost savings and improvements in health outcomes for HOP participants.
A sample email you can personalize and send to your state legislators, thanking them for supporting HOP and educating them on the great work we’ve been doing together.
Here are some examples we’ve seen recently of how these tools are being used:
As a reminder, there are some considerations to keep in mind.
WNC HOP Results – 2024 regional impact data, partner spotlights, service snapshots, hurricane relief stories, and milestones.
Impact Health 2024 Impact Report (press release with link to impact report)
HOP-at-a-Glance – contains an overview of pilot services, current impact data, key messages, and a link to our downloadable legislative impact map for both federal and state districts.
WNC HOP Success Stories – This searchable story bank features HSO and client stories from across our region to help you tailor your message to your intended audience and what they care most about.
Healthy Opportunities Pilots Interim Evaluation Report Summary
When sharing about HOP on social media, please add the following hashtags to your posts #HealthyOpportunties #HOPWorks
