If you are a member of a religious organization (church, synagogue, etc.) call the office and ask how to connect with the program providing food to hungry people in your area. Volunteer or donate to that committee or group.
If your religious organization isn’t feeding hungry Americans, divert your usual contributions to a group that is. Tell them you’re doing this until SNAP is restored.
Tithe for Change Find Out How »
Tens of thousands of families are joining the food-insecure for the first time. If you’ve been poor, you know there are skills, and often shame, involved.
Offer to accompany a friend on their first food-bank visit, help them learn to cook with products they didn’t select, or show them other local resources for struggling families.
Voting is confusing, until you know how to do it. Help a first-time voter research issues and candidates, or offer rides to the polls for people who struggle with transportation.
Once a person votes, they are far more likely to vote again. Find your starfish, and help them vote!
Help others vote Find Out How »
In a healthy country our elections would be fair, free and funded. We get there by funding the groups working for that future. From voter registration to legal challenges for questionable outcomes, it all takes time and money. Today, we donate: the price of a coffee, a dinner, or a night at the Opera : whatever you can afford. Click through for suggestions.
Fund Free Elections Find Out How »
Republicans gerrymander, purge voter rolls in blue places, create ID obstacles and work for low turnout. Propaganda machines churn out claims you’re a chump if you vote (protest, call Congress, boycott…)
What does that tell you? Your vote matters! Our elections aren’t particularly fair, but they aren’t shams either. Overwhelm them by voting EVERY race on EVERY ballot.
What does that tell you? Your vote matters. Our elections aren’t particularly fair, but they are still elections. So overwhelm them by voting EVERY race on EVERY ballot.
Maybe you have a local friend or neighbor who would like to stay in the know on community happenings, but can’t afford it. Gift them a year’s subscription to a local newspaper or PBS station!
