The CaPAConnector is an interactive platform that profiles hundreds of community-rooted organizations that are engaging voters and advocating for climate, social, racial and/or economic justice. For donors who seek to deploy funds strategically in targeted geographies, with high-impact yet low-profile community organizations, the CaPAConnector dynamic database offers a powerful tool of discovery. This database is constantly updated and can be filtered by geography, constituencies, engagement actions, and other criteria.
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While this database contains more than 500 entities, it is not a complete list of the thousands of organizations doing impactful work. Organizations are invited to fill out this Card Creation Form to be added to the CaPA Connector.
Most of the CaPA Connector data is self-reported by the organizations and CaPA has not completed a 3rd party assessment of accuracy.
CaPA evaluates where programs are fielded within a State by using congressional district boundaries. An org delivering engagement actions within the boundaries of a congressional district does not necessarily mean that group is engaging in a congressional district race.
Border Workers United fosters leadership and knowledge on labor laws for a safe and fair working environment in the Texas Border Lands. Prioritizing issues such as immigration, environmental and workers justice, they employ tactics like requesting access to citizenship ceremonies, colleges, and universities to advocate for the rights of border workers.
Border Workers United is a 501c3 seeking to elevate the power of community members by promoting and developing leadership and knowledge on labor laws among workers to construct a safe and fair working environment in Texas Border Lands.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
We are focused on: 1) registering voters in the CA-41 who live with a Dem, 2) reaching Dems who did NOT vote in the Primary through postcards, canvassing and calls, 3) ensuring that Dem and Dem-leaning NPP turnout is enough to elect our target candidates in the CA-41.
CA41 Democracy in Action is a grassroots group of your neighbors committed to free and fair elections, human rights, protection of the planet, and opportunity for all. Our goal is to empower and support Democrats in the congressional district of CA-41, up and down the ballot, empowering residents and voters to become involved in the democratic process.
Budget Size: Micro: Previous year budget < $20,001
California Environmental Voters builds the political power to solve the climate crisis while advancing justice. We prioritize building power in regions on the frontlines of climate impacts, and with the least representation and lowest voter turnout. In 2024, we will do so through direct voter outreach in coordination with campaigns, and complimentary direct mail, texting, paid ads, and earned media programs.
California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters) exists to build the political will and power to solve the climate crisis, use climate action to advance justice, and create a global roadmap of innovative solutions that can be exported globally. To protect our air, land, water, and future, we organize voters, elect and train climate champion candidates, push climate solutions to the forefront of public discourse, and hold lawmakers accountable to take bold policy action.
Budget Size: Medium: Previous year budget $1M - $3M
California Environmental Voters builds the political power to solve the climate crisis while advancing justice. We prioritize building power in regions on the frontlines of climate impacts, and with the least representation and lowest voter turnout. In 2024, we will do so through direct voter outreach in coordination with campaigns, and complimentary direct mail, texting, paid ads, and earned media programs.
The California Environmental Voters Education Fund (Ed Fund) exists to radically advance climate policy and legislation by promoting greater civic participation, shifting public opinion, and educating the public and policymakers. We fight for equity and justice for all Californians, from voting rights to clean air and water.
Budget Size: Medium: Previous year budget $1M - $3M
Cambio Texas's 2024 campaign seeks to engage youth and Latino communities in the Rio Grande Valley, promoting leadership that truly represents our needs. Through block walking, digital outreach, and texting, we aim to educate, navigate voting processes, and significantly increase voter turnout for more reflective representation in Texas.
CambioTexas is dedicated to transforming Texas into a beacon of progressive leadership and civic engagement. By empowering the youth, Latino, and other minority communities, we strive to elevate voter turnout and advocate for leadership that mirrors our state's diverse ethos. We challenge the status quo of civic disengagement and push for substantial investments in infrastructure, healthcare, fair immigration, environmental stewardship, economic justice, and public education. Our mission is to mobilize change through organizing, voting, and encouraging a new generation to pursue public office, ensuring a fair and inclusive system for all.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
The 2024 Commission Shift Voter Mobilization Program targets diverse congressional districts in Texas to boost knowledge of the Railroad Commission and voter engagement. We engage youth, drop-off voters, and diverse civic partners to elevate voter turnout and empower citizens to make informed decisions about the Railroad Commission.
Commission Shift is reforming oil and gas oversight by building public support to hold the Railroad Commission of Texas accountable to its mission in a shifting energy landscape.
Budget Size: Medium: Previous year budget $1M - $3M
Latina women and Independent voters will be the deciding factor in CA 13, 22, 27, and 41. To reach such voters, CNC builds authentic relationships through grassroots organizing, live phone calls, door-to-door canvassing focusing on issues they care about. Issues related to Housing, Access to quality healthcare, Jobs, and the Economy.
Communities for a New California promotes economic prosperity and community health for residents in the rural areas of California. We bring valley residents together to champion the needs of poor and working-class families through community organizing, integrated leadership development, and mass non-partisan voter engagement.
Budget Size: Medium: Previous year budget $1M - $3M
In 2024, we recruited over 30 student and youth volunteers, knocked on 2,000 doors, and made over 6,000 calls statewide. In 2025, we will focus on base and coalition building by: 1)Investing in Year-Round Member Engagement: Strengthening trust through 1:1 check-ins, active listening, and issue-based organizing. 2)Empowering Communities: Equipping immigrant organizations and allies with tools to mobilize their members. 3)Foster a Unified Front: Develop a shared vision and strategy that aligns our efforts across communities
COA will work with volunteers to host voter registration efforts in our community before transitioning our efforts to turning voters out this fall. We will also provide accessible election information to voters and identify and meet the language and transportation needs of the immigrant community on Election Day.
Community Organizing Alliance (COA) is a social justice, civic engagement organization which educates, empowers and engages young people centering Black and immigrant voices.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
COPAL has developed a network of over 40,000 supporters and 350 Member-leaders who will engage this election in voter activation. COPAL Members will participate in an endorsement process, generate over 125,000 dials, and knock over 10,000 doors. COPAL's media team will create bilingual voter content for social and cultural platforms.
We lead social impact initiatives to improve the quality of life for Latine families. We do this by building collective power, transforming systems, and creating opportunities for a dignified life.
Budget Size: Micro: Previous year budget < $20,000
COPAL has developed a network of over 40,000 supporters and 350 Member-leaders who will engage this election in voter activation. COPAL Members will participate in an endorsement process, generate over 125,000 dials, and knock over 10,000 doors. COPAL's media team will create bilingual voter content for social and cultural platforms.
We lead social impact initiatives to improve the quality of life for Latine families. We do this by building collective power, transforming systems, and creating opportunities for a dignified life.
Budget Size: Medium: Previous year budget $1M - $3M
Ground Game Texas expands voter engagement through ballot initiatives, grassroots organizing, and policy advocacy, focusing on underrepresented communities. We mobilize young, BIPOC, and working-class Texans through year-round voter education, signature collection, and community-driven campaigns. Our hybrid model combines direct democracy efforts with deep organizing to drive progressive change at the local and state levels. By empowering new and infrequent voters, we are building long-term civic participation and advancing policies that reflect the will of Texans.
Ground Game Fund promotes democracy and social justice by engaging in community organizing and public education programs across Texas.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
In TX-34, Ground Game Texas will engage and turn out Democratic voters with a 70+ partisanship score who did not vote in the 2020 general election. We will use seasoned local, Rio Grande Valley organizers who are skilled at connecting popular, progressive issues with upcoming elections.
Ground Game Texas fights for democracy and social justice by working with organizers and activists to build issue campaigns across the state.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
Priority Issues: Ground Game uses local issue-based ballot measure campaigns to engage voters. Our most successful issues to date have been economic justice and marijuana reform. We've used marijuana "decriminalization" measures as a way to engage young voters and Black voters in eight cities to date. In Hidalgo County, our 2022 c4 campaigns focused on a "Living Wage" for city workers in two towns; in the November 2022 CD15 election, we emphasized that Michelle Vallejo supports economic justice / fair wages. In 2024, our McAllen ballot measure campaign is focusing on campaign finance reform (anti-corruption, pro-democracy).
IndiMarin runs weekly phonebanks and postcarding events supporting Democratic candidates in battleground toss up races. We also have an online postcarding programs and participate in canvasses in the Central Valley. We work with our state party and Activate America with platforms that target low propensity/low information Democrat leaning voters.
Indivisible Marin is a community of over 4,300 volunteers committed to taking action to create a more just, caring and inclusive America. Many of our events and actions are virtual and we welcome volunteers from all locations! In election years, we focus on helping elect Democrats to both chambers of Congress, as well as the White House. In off-election years, we focus on advocacy with elected officials and other influential leaders to promote a government that functions by and for the people.
Budget Size: Micro: Previous year budget < $20,000
Our organizers use relational organizing in their communities to engage other youth (ages 15-30) in vote work, including text banking, voter education, nonpartisan youth-led candidate forums, voter registration at rural schools, a social pressure rural youth voter social media campaign, and relational organizing and voter turnout campaigns.
JustME for JustUS empowers rural Maine's frontline climate justice communities by shifting power and opportunities directly to under-resourced youth (ages 15-30) so they can advocate for their futures. Our Rural Youth Organizers lead year-round climate justice projects and nonpartisan vote work in even election years, hosting impactful and accessible community events and engagement opportunities that foster youth leadership and ensure the long-term sustainability of our communities.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
We are a coalition of Maine labor unions representing working Mainers across our state. We seek to develop the labor movement’s vision for how to tackle the twin crises of climate change and inequality in a way that creates good Maine union jobs, reduces carbon emissions and racial and economic inequality, and provides a seat at the table for workers and their unions and communities in this process.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
Priority Issues: Our work is centered on building political support for candidates who support (1) large and critical climate/clean energy projects (e.g., OSW ports, big transmission or wind projects), and (2) strong labor, equity, and community standards that give core constituencies -- e.g., workers, especially under-represented workers, and host communities -- the power necessary to shape the trajectory and benefits of these projects, while ensuring they happen at the pace and scale needed to address the climate crisis.
We will deploy a robust field operation -- doors, events, follow-up texts/calls -- to persuade and activate independent and Democratic voters in ME-02's coastal communities near the proposed OSW port to support a slate of federal and down-ballot D candidates that support a climate/OSW + good jobs agenda
We are a coalition of Maine labor unions representing working Mainers across our state. We seek to develop the labor movement’s vision for how to tackle the twin crises of climate change and inequality in a way that creates good Maine union jobs, reduces carbon emissions and racial and economic inequality, and provides a seat at the table for workers and their unions and communities in this process.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
Priority Issues: Our work is centered on building political support for candidates who support (1) large and critical climate/clean energy projects (e.g., OSW ports, big transmission or wind projects), and (2) strong labor, equity, and community standards that give core constituencies -- e.g., workers, especially under-represented workers, and host communities -- the power necessary to shape the trajectory and benefits of these projects, while ensuring they happen at the pace and scale needed to address the climate crisis.
MLCV will develop a democracy outreach plan for 2025 municipal and 2026 midterm elections that includes earned and paid media, in-person voter education, relationship-building, clerk engagement, civics education, and rapid response measures. It will also research, test, and elevate messaging that more effectively inspires voters in low-turnout districts to vote while engaging youth at college campuses. Plans will be coordinated with coalition partners to drive a dynamic, pro-environment voter effort in 2025 and 2026.
MLCV is scaling current canvassing efforts to train youth organizers through their intensive “Our Water Activist” program and by coordinating with Student Organizations on targeted campuses, empowering youth leaders with the skills, resources and training they need to organize and mobilize their peers to vote for pro-climate/democracy champions.
Michigan LCV works to protect the air, land, and water in communities all across Michigan by activating voters to elect and hold accountable public officials who fight for an environment that sustains the health and well-being of us all.
Budget Size: Medium: Previous year budget $1M - $3M
MOVE Texas plans to amplify its impact in 2025 through organizing, member-led advocacy, and leadership development, empowering young Texans to engage in the political process. With the 89th Texas Legislative session underway, we are rolling out key initiatives including our "Get Sh*t Done" Agenda, Youth Capitol Takeover, and Anti-Lege Lege Club to mobilize young people to take bold action against restrictive policies on climate, reproductive rights, and democracy. Our evergreen civic engagement efforts will focus
We will operate 25 campus chapters focused on civic engagement and issue advocacy, register 7,000 new voters, roll out an endorsement process, expand access to voting (campus polling locations, countywide polling), launch voting rights, climate, and gender justice issue campaigns to engage young issues-first voters, and conduct leadership development programs to grow youth-led power building capacity. Up until the election, we will follow up with registered voters to ensure that they are informed and prepared to vote.
MOVE Texas is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building the power of young people in underrepresented communities through civic engagement, leadership development, and issue advocacy. Young Texans possess the appetite and the energy to influence the decisions and processes that impact their lives and communities, positioning them to make waves in the Texas political landscape and beyond. We invest in and engage young people to become agents of change who harness their power to hold elected officials accountable and champion progressive policies. Through intentional coaching and support, we empower young people to build a responsive, accountable, and equitable democracy.
MOVE Texas plans to amplify its impact in 2025 through organizing, member-led issue education, and leadership development, empowering young Texans to engage in the democratic process. With the 89th Texas Legislative session underway, we are rolling out our "Get Sh*t Done" Agenda to guide our work around key issues like climate, reproductive rights, and democracy. Our evergreen civic engagement efforts will focus on voter registration and municipal elections, and we will be working to expand
We will operate 25 campus chapters focused on civic engagement and issue advocacy, register 13,000 new voters, expand polling access (campus polling locations, countywide polling), launch voting rights, climate, and gender justice issue campaigns to engage young issues-first voters, and operate leadership development programs to grow capacity for youth-led organizing and power building. Up until the election, we will follow up with registered voters to ensure that they are informed and prepared to vote.
MOVE Texas is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building the power of young people in underrepresented communities through civic engagement, leadership development, and issue education. Young Texans possess the appetite and the energy to make their voices heard in the decisions and processes that impact their lives and communities, positioning them to make waves in Texas and beyond. We invest in and engage young people to become agents of change who harness their power to engage their peers in the democratic process to champion progressive values. Through intentional coaching and support, we empower young people to build a responsive, accountable, and equitable democracy.
Increase the Number of women in elected and appointed positions.
Draft legislation that centers on equality and the needs of women.
Support candidates who support women.
In 2025 we will endorse women in Virginia for Governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General. Currently there are 44 women running for VA House and we expect to endorse at least 25 of them. Our planned activities includes postcards, making phone calls, texting, canvassing, billboards and radio ads.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
Led by women, staff will register voters at faith gatherings. They’ll also provide resources on pro-democracy issues and candidate vetting to empower informed voting.
We enable denominations, congregations, and people of faith to impact our state on issues such as economic justice and development, human well-being, equality, and compassion and peace, following the example and mission of Jesus Christ.
Budget Size: Medium: Previous year budget $1M - $3M
Building on our three-decade history of effective organizing, advocacy, and civic engagement, in 2025, TFN is expanding and engaging our base during Texas' 89th Legislative Session, building a pipeline of effective organizers and leaders, and mobilizing voters for municipal and school board elections. By inviting Texans to participate in the political process and scaffolding engagement over time, TFN is forging a path back to democracy.
With three decades of organizing experience, TFN has an established track record of effectively engaging, registering and turning out BIPOC youth (18-29). Through a down-ballot strategy and consistent engagement, we are harnessing the power of Texas’ rapidly-growing populations of youth and people of color to transform our state.
Texas Freedom Network is a statewide grassroots organization that is building an informed and effective movement working toward equality and social justice.
Budget Size: Medium: Previous year budget $1M - $3M
With three decades of organizing experience, TFN has an established track record of effectively engaging, registering and turning out BIPOC youth (18-29). Through a down-ballot strategy and consistent engagement, we are harnessing the power of Texas’ rapidly-growing populations of youth and people of color to transform our state.
Texas Freedom Network is a statewide grassroots organization that is building an informed and effective movement working toward equality and social justice.
As founding organizational members of Battleground California, we will work to engage voters in key swing Congressional districts in CA, preparing and agitation voters to turn out in November. As the Fall arrives, our campaign arm will be working to defeat the Republican candidates through direct voter contact and paid media.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
TX-WFP has a proven track record of running top notch and scrappy electoral campaigns. We will use CaPA funding to support our efforts in TX34 to protect this important seat in congress.
With a smart and culturally relevant campaign, we aim to turnout 30% of our 35K person target universe.
To combat the rising tide of inequality and the economic insecurity experienced by Texans through electoral interventions and grassroots community organizing. The Texas Working Families Party works to deliver a state in which the multiracial working class has governing power and all Texans can thrive.
Budget Size: Micro: Previous year budget < $20,000
Priority Issues: Movement for Black Lives, Expanding Medicaid in Texas and Universal Healthcare, Abortion access & care, Raising the minimum wage, Affordable Housing & Eviction Moratoriums, Marijuana Decriminalization, Responsible Environmental Stewardship, Expanding Renewable Energy, Voting Access and Democracy.
TX-WFP has a proven track record of running top notch and scrappy electoral campaigns. We will use CaPA funding to support our efforts in TX34 to protect this important seat in congress. With a smart and culturally relevant campaign, we aim to turnout 30% of our 35K person target universe.
To combat the rising tide of inequality and the economic insecurity experienced by Texans through electoral interventions and grassroots community organizing. The Texas Working Families Party works to deliver a state in which the multiracial working class has governing power and all Texans can thrive.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
Priority Issues: Movement for Black Lives, Expanding Medicaid in Texas and Universal Healthcare, Abortion access & care, Raising the minimum wage, Affordable Housing & Eviction Moratoriums, Marijuana Decriminalization, Responsible Environmental Stewardship, Expanding Renewable Energy, Voting Access and Democracy.
YCV staff and volunteers reach voters in the communities where they live and work across the state of NC through high traffic canvassing, clipboarding, tabling at events, group and classroom presentations in high schools and on college campuses, relational organizing, GOTV calls and text messaging, and 1-1 conversations with voters.
You Can Vote (YCV) was founded following Shelby County v. Holder, 133 S. Ct. 2612, the Supreme Court decision rolling back key protections of the Voting Rights Act. Our mission is to train and mobilize volunteers to educate, register, and empower all North Carolina citizens to successfully cast their ballot. Our programs combat discriminatory election laws by building a broader and more engaged electorate across the state of NC. YCV serves populations whose votes have been historically suppressed including people of color, low-income people, people who are currently and formerly incarcerated, people with disabilities, and young people.
Budget Size: Medium: Previous year budget $1M - $3M
Priority Issues: YCV occupies a unique position in the NC voting rights landscape as a strictly nonpartisan organization that focuses exclusively on voters. We are a campaign without a candidate and we do not take stances or advocate for specific issues aside from voting rights. YCV’s nonpartisan approach combined with the quality and consistency of voter services allows us to partner with and gain access to spaces that are not available to partisan organizations, such as schools and detention facilities. Our programs focus on voting mechanics & civic education: what's on the ballot, when to vote, where to vote, levels of government and connecting issues that matter to voters with the offices that influence them.
