Strengthening Heritage's Congressional outreach
July 27, 2009| By Amanda Reinecker
Located at 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE in Washington, The Heritage Foundation's main headquarters stands just 250 yards from the Senate offices on Capitol Hill. Our close proximity has been critical to building dynamic relationships with Senators and their respective staffs.
But these offices are about a mile from the House of Representatives office buildings. And while we have maintained strong relations with the House, the distance has at times proved a barrier for busy lawmakers.
But it's critical that we educate these lawmakers on conservative principles and how best to defend and translate them into public policy.
That is why Heritage has decided to expand our outreach efforts by moving into space at 227 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. This building, an old storefront that Heritage is renovating into offices, is just steps from the House office buildings.
Scheduled to open in 2010, the three-story structure will be a critical outpost for Heritage on the House side of Capitol Hill. It will offer much-needed space for our staff to meet with Congressmen, hold briefings on critical policy issues with Capitol Hill staffers, and conduct long-term educational programs.
Like all Heritage projects, this building would not be possible without the generous support of our members. Several naming opportunities exist for this new building. If you are interested in such an opportunity, please contact us at membership@heritage.org or (800) 546-2843.
