How can leaders of Alliance organizations integrate formal public policy advocacy and more grassroots civic engagement approaches in ways that create synergies and momentum in economic times that pose unprecedented challenges for both human services organizations and communities? This workshop offers information on Family & Children’s Service’s experiences and strategies throughout its integration of its community organizing and policy advocacy work. Creation of a shared public policy and civic engagement agenda; supporting low income people as they engage in advocacy with Family & Children’s Service; and maximizing impact with the policy and civic engagement resources already at hand will be detailed. Presenters will offer strategies to enhance and integrate civic engagement and public policy advocacy, with special emphasis placed on practical tips and ideas that can be used in hard economic times.