Rep. Feigenholtz Phone Banks for Marriage Equality (PHOTO)

State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) joined the Equality Illinois' phone bank for marriage equality on Wednesday.

Equality Illinois volunteers meet weekly to call Illinois residents to speak about the importance of marriage equality. Supporters are working to secure the 60 votes in the Illinois House needed to pass legislation.

"I believe marriage equality in Illinois is a matter of if, not when," said Feigenholtz as she thanked the many volunteers making calls. "With everyone chipping in to phone bank, talking to our neighbors and our friends across the state, I am certain that these grassroots efforts will help us cross the finish line. Equality will soon be a reality in Illinois."

"We appreciate the encouragement that Rep. Feigenholtz showed our staff and volunteers last night," said Bernard Charkasov, EQIL CEO. "They are reaching out to voters and showing her colleagues their support on such an important issue in Illinois."

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Supporters of the Freedom to Marry can RSVP for a phone bank online. For more information contact Feigenholtz's constituent services office at 773-296-4141 or e-mail her at sara@staterepsara.com.