The CaPA Connector 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 CaPA Connector 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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Disclaimers
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.
1 Vote Counts is innovative in educating high-risk communities on issues that will impact their future, advocate environmental justice, foster social and judicial equity, and increase voter registration participation through door knocking, deep dive canvassing, texting, phone calls, social media and citizen advocacy. 1 Vote Counts provides services primarily to Pennsylvania’s Dauphin County, concentrating on the City of Harrisburg and its surrounding communities.We have an active Voter Registration Program in the County Prison
1 Vote Counts educates high-risk communities, fostering growth and voter registration through grassroots efforts. Their vision envisions social change in Pennsylvania, ensuring electoral representation for all, including underserved communities and citizens returning from incarceration. Core values include removing voting obstacles, strengthening democracy through universal participation, and promoting government responsibility for all citizens, emphasizing community unity.
OUR MISSION is to educate at-risk communities, including returning citizens and, our youth on pertinent issues that will impact their future, as well as increase voters’ registration and participation through grassroots lobbying, educational seminars, and citizen advocacy. Our overall objective is to build a pipeline of young, committed BIPOC leaders to support, protect and serve the communities they live in. WE BELIEVE when all individuals are informed on issues that negatively impact their neighborhoods, they utilize the vote to make a positive change!
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
States Engaged: PA
Congressional Districts Engaged: PA-10
Geographic Density Focus: Urban - Small city (<100k)
Core Constituencies: Black, Latinx, Youth and Students (aged 17-35)
Leadership Diversity: BIPOC-led
Staff and Volunteer Balance: Staff powered - Little to no volunteers involved in executing programs
Top Priority Issues: Civic engagement, Voter participation, Voting rights/access
API PA empowers APIs in Pennsylvania through political, electoral, and legislative efforts, focusing on saving Chinatown and seeking justice for Christian Hall. They engage in direct voter contact, build solidarity with aligned communities, and advocate for justice and cultural preservation.
Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance’s (API PA) mission is to build long-term power for APIs in Pennsylvania by coordinating political, electoral, and legislative work to hold our elected officials accountable; engaging in culturally competent and linguistically accessible direct voter contact with our communities; and building solidarity with other aligned communities of color across the state.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
States Engaged: PA
Congressional Districts Engaged: PA-10
Geographic Density Focus: Suburban / Ex-urban, Urban - Small city (<100k), Urban - Large city (>100k)
Core Constituencies: Immigrant, MASA (Muslim; Arab; South Asian)
Allies for Democracy is a group of grassroots activists based in Baltimore County, Maryland. Through strategic actions we champion freedom, diversity, and justice for all. From our local communities to the state and the region we work to stiffen the spines of our representatives in Washington, DC to stand up for progressive American values and refuse to obey the Project 2025 agenda in advance, but instead work to expand our coalition, and prepare to win elections in 2026 and 2028. Every one of our actions is shaped by our core principles: collaboration, non-violence, and the sense of joy and community.
In 2025, we are hosting our Underground Supper Clubs - periodic potluck gatherings where 100 + activists and allies across Baltimore come together for food, conversation and camaraderie. These events energize people already engaged and welcome newcomers to participate in activities that defend our Democracy. Through multiple collaborations with local and national groups, we mobilize an increasing number of volunteers to join marches and rallies, meet with Congressional representatives, distribute flyers while dancing in public spaces, and more. We plan to start canvassing in South-Central Pennsylvania in the Fall, in preparation for the 2026 mid-term elections.
Our "NO REGRETS 2024" campaign is a plan to wake up happy on November 6! Through weekly canvasses to swing districts we talk directly to the swing voters who will decide the general election. We provide volunteer training, materials, buddies, carpools and excellent downballot candidates that inspire people to vote.
Allies for Democracy works to defeat authoritarianism by mobilizing voters in swing states to vote for Democratic candidates.
Budget Size: Micro: Previous year budget < $20,001
API PA empowers APIs in Pennsylvania through political, electoral, and legislative efforts, focusing on saving Chinatown and seeking justice for Christian Hall. They engage in direct voter contact, build solidarity with aligned communities, and advocate for justice and cultural preservation.
Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance’s (API PA) mission is to build long-term power for APIs in Pennsylvania by coordinating political, electoral, and legislative work to hold our elected officials accountable; engaging in culturally competent and linguistically accessible direct voter contact with our communities; and building solidarity with other aligned communities of color across the state.
Budget Size: Medium: Previous year budget $1M - $3M
States Engaged: PA
Congressional Districts Engaged: PA-10
Geographic Density Focus: Suburban / Ex-urban, Urban - Small city (<100k), Urban - Large city (>100k)
Core Constituencies: Immigrant, MASA (Muslim; Arab; South Asian)
Atlanta GLOW's EmpowHer the Vote initiative empowers young, female voters of color through nonpartisan education, outreach, and engagement. We provide training, resources, workshops, and youth-led events to increase voter turnout, while our Voter Engagement Fellowship trains young leaders to mobilize their peers. Looking ahead to key elections like Georgia's 2026 gubernatorial race, we will continue equipping young voters with the knowledge and confidence to engage in the democratic process and shape their communities.
Atlanta GLOW’s EmpowHer the Vote initiative educates, empowers and mobilizes young, female voters of color across metro Atlanta communities to participate in the democratic process by casting their votes. The initiative seeks to increase voter turnout and encourage informed decision-making among this vital demographic.
Atlanta GLOW's mission is to encourage, educate and equip young, low-income women to be thriving, self-sustaining leaders and effective agents of economic growth within their communities.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
Staff and Volunteer Balance: Staff powered - Little to no volunteers involved in executing programs, Volunteer boosted - <50% of the programmatic activities are executed by volunteers
Top Priority Issues: Civic engagement, Economic justice, Gender equality
Black Wall USA targets Black and Afro-Latino males with voter education and engagement initiatives. We organize community events, door-to-door campaigns, and digital outreach to empower these demographics. Strategies include sports events with voter registration, men's pancake breakfasts, connecting returning citizens with voting, and business mentorship.
At Black Wall USA, our mission is to empower and uplift the Black and Afro-Latino community through voter engagement, community initiatives, and economic empowerment. We are dedicated to fostering civic participation, advocating for social justice, and building a brighter future for generations to come. Through strategic partnerships, grassroots efforts, and a commitment to excellence, we strive to create positive change and uplift the voices of Black and Afro-Latino individuals in our communities.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
States Engaged: PA
Congressional Districts Engaged: PA-10
Geographic Density Focus: Suburban / Ex-urban, Urban - Small city (<100k)
Core Constituencies: BIPOC (Black; Indigenous and/or People Of Color), Latinx, Puerto Rican
Focuses on building power for the environmental movement in key geographies across the state. Our 2024 coordinated work will build on that, using our organizing team to drive turnout in key demographics for state races, and ensuring strong connections with incoming legislators.
CVPA is the people-powered statewide political voice for the environment. We elect leaders who champion our environment, we promote racially and economically just environmental policy, we educate Pennsylvanians about key issues, and we hold our elected officials accountable.
Budget Size: Medium: Previous year budget $1M - $3M
States Engaged: PA
Congressional Districts Engaged: PA-17, PA -12, PA-10, PA-08, PA-07
Geographic Density Focus: Rural / Suburban / Small city (<100k), Urban - Large city or suburb of large city (>100k)
Core Constituencies: Youth and Students (aged 17-35), Seniors (aged 65+), Adults (aged 35-65)
Leadership Diversity: Women-led
Staff and Volunteer Balance: Staff powered - Little to no volunteers involved in executing programs
Volunteer boosted - <50% of the programmatic activities are executed by volunteers
Top Priority Issues: State policy advocacy, Voter participation, Environment
Core Community Blueprint is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing civic engagement, reflective democracy, and equitable policy change. We empower historically marginalized communities through education, advocacy, and organizing. By working across issues like voting rights, family caregiving, special needs support, and economic equity, we build bridges between community voices and decision-makers. Our mission is to ensure that every family, regardless of background—has the tools, representation, and resources needed to thrive and participate fully in shaping the future of their neighborhoods and the state.
In 2025, Core Community Blueprint will focus on advancing the Pennsylvania Voting Rights Act through legislative advocacy, town halls, and coalition-building. We will expand our Reflective Democracy work with voter education, power mapping, and civic engagement training. Our Family Support initiatives will continue to uplift Special Needs Families and Family Caregivers through peer networks, policy advocacy, and public forums. Additionally, we will lead Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts across Dauphin, Lancaster, and York counties, targeting historically underrepresented voters through canvassing, digital outreach, and strategic partnerships. Our work centers equity, representation, and lasting community impact.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
Democrats have work to do. Many voters still do not know they have been redistricted, especially in the rural areas. While the rural part of the district is only 14% of the voters, this population of mostly low income voters of color needs connection and outreach.
COVA Coalition is a predominantly women's progressive organization in Coastal Virginia. We work together to amplify women's voices, advocate for change and protect our freedoms. Our focus areas are reproductive freedom, sensible gun reform and support for public education. We are affiliated with Network NOVA. Our priority for 2024 is flipping Virginia Congressional District 2!
Budget Size: Micro: Previous year budget < $20,000
States Engaged: VA
Congressional Districts Engaged: VA-02
Core Constituencies: Faith-based
Leadership Diversity: Volunteer-led, Women-led
Staff and Volunteer Balance: All volunteer - there are no paid staff involved in the organizations
The GALEO Impact Fund was established in 2019 to help organize the Latino community's growing political power in Georgia.
GALEO has been working to increase civic engagement and leadership in the Latino community in Georgia since 2003. Through this work, the GALEO team saw a need to continue the invaluable non-partisan work of the GALEO along with a separate institution to engage in more political activism.
GALEO Impact Fund works to expand and influence Latino political power in Georgia. We also seek to elect and hold accountable policymakers who align with our progressive values.
2025 GOTV will begin in September after qualifying. We will target Latino candidates who align with our values (excluding the city of Atlanta). Target counties include Gwinnett, Cobb, Hall, Whitfield, and DeKalb. The Secretary of State’s office will be purging almost 500,000 voters from the rolls in 2025. We expect to do education around this activity and potentially reregister voters who were purged.
The GALEO Impact Fund was established in 2019 to help address the need to engage in more political activism and organize the growing political power of the Latino community in Georgia.
GALEO Impact Fund works to expand and influence Latino political power in Georgia. We also seek to elect and hold accountable policymakers who align with our progressive values.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
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
In 2025 and beyond, NPPEF will continue our programmatic work around voter engagement, to include voter registration efforts and the advancement of a PA State Voting Rights Act; civic education to include state courts education ahead of judicial elections in 2025 and; voter participation to ensure those we engage and provide civic education to overcome voter apathy and fatigue and are mobilized to vote in both the primary and general elections in 2025 and beyond.
The NPPEF is a non-partisan group centered on underrepresented communities, emphasizing civic education and engagement. Their focus areas include voting rights, gun violence, abortion access, and environmental justice. Voter registration tactics involve community outreach, online platforms, partnerships, mobile units, educational campaigns, multilingual materials, youth engagement, collaboration with civic groups, and volunteer networks.
The New PA Project Education Fund (NPPEF) is a non-partisan organization led by community leaders across the Commonwealth dedicated to centering underrepresented and underserved communities to embrace their power. NPPEF ensures full participation in the democratic process through civic education and year-round engagement by centering Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, immigrant communities and the youth - with intention - as they are the least represented and most impacted by decisions our government is making.
Budget Size: Medium: Previous year budget $1M - $3M
In 2025 and beyond, NPP will continue our programmatic work around voter engagement, to include voter registration efforts and the advancement of a PA state voting rights act; civic education to include federal and state courts advocacy ahead of state judicial elections in 2025 and; independent expenditure voter participation programs to mobilize the electorate to the polls in both the primary and general elections, in 2025 and beyond.
NPP, a voting rights organization will engage in community conversations, candidate forums, voting rights protection, expansion and advocacy by meeting our centered communities (Black, Indigenous and other people of color, immigrant communities and the youth) where they are and providing all the necessary civic education needed to expand the electorate.
The New Pennsylvania Project (NPP) is a voting rights organization with a year-round primary focus on voter registration, civic education and mobilization. NPP centers historically disenfranchised and often neglected Black, Indigenous and other people of color, immigrant communities and the youth in our work. Through civic engagement, we ensure all eligible voters feel compelled to exercise their freedom to vote in the Commonwealth.
Budget Size: Medium: Previous year budget $1M - $3M
New Virginia Majority builds governing power on our path for racial and social justice through year-round community organizing and voter mobilization in working class communities of color. These communities drive social justice reforms in Virginia. We prioritize the needs, demands and leadership of working class women of color, because they have a clear interest in realizing change rooted in social, and racial justice and a sustainable economy that works for all. We work to create a powerful multi-issue, multi-racial movement to transform Virginia through large scale civic engagement, issue advocacy, and community organizing.
Centering marginalized communities and communities of color in our organizing and advocacy work, and encouraging and empowering them to be more civically engaged has always been a part of our major strategies. We move our strategies forward through the model of integrated voter engagement: deep local organizing, broad-scale state level advocacy, year-long civic engagement programs integrated with local organizing campaigns, strategic communications and digital organizing, and multiple leadership pipelines through which we are able to move people from the first interaction to members, activists, and leaders. Our model moves people not just into “habitual” voters or activists, but conscious, strategic
We will have a multi-layered voter contact program that includes face-to-face canvassing, phone calls, text messages, and mail pieces tailored to the issues they care about. In addition to these contacts, we will coordinate a robust digital program that will reach people through social media and websites with high traffic among our targeted voters.
New Virginia Majority (NVM) builds power on our path for racial and social justice through year-round community organizing and voter mobilization in communities of color--communities that drive social justice reforms in Virginia. We work to create a powerful multi-issue, multi-racial movement to transform Virginia through large scale civic engagement, issue advocacy, and strategic communications and community organizing.
Budget Size: Medium: Previous year budget $1M - $3M
States Engaged: VA
Congressional Districts Engaged: VA-02, VA-07
Geographic Density Focus: Rural / Suburban / Small city (<100k), Urban - Large city or suburb of large city (>100k)
Core Constituencies: Black, AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander), Latinx
Leadership Diversity: BIPOC-led, Women-led
Staff and Volunteer Balance: Volunteer powered - >50% of the programmatic activities are executed by volunteers
Top Priority Issues: State policy advocacy, Civic engagement, Housing
The New Virginia Majority Education Fund works to create a powerful multi-issue, multi-racial movement to transform Virginia through large scale civic engagement, issue advocacy, and community organizing. We advance our vision for Virginia rooted in justice, democracy, and progress that will uplift and empower working class communities of color.
Our multi-year voter engagement program continues, with a goal of expanding the electorate to better reflect Virginia’s rich diversity. An outreach plan with a goal of increased turnout among working class people of color will require robust direct voter contact through canvassing, phone, mail and social media strategies. Based on previous successes, such a program will include a multi-touch door-to-door program layered with phone calls and mail, and a robust social media and digital organizing strategy.
The NFC will continue our focus on voter engagement including voter education and public policy advocacy.
Our voter engagement work spans seven decades. Each election cycle NFC works to strengthen our grassroots organizing effort. Our messaging strategy includes daily Facebook posts, yard signs, banners, bimonthly e-blast, public education forums and street activism.
Our mission is to promote youth development and to organize for social, environmental and economic justice.
Budget Size: Micro: Previous year budget < $20,000
One PA for All will engage in cavassing in high traffic areas, peer-to-peer texting, and digital advertising to register majority-Black voters in Pennsylvania cities.
One Pennsylvania (One PA) focuses on racial, economic, and environmental justice in Pennsylvania, building multiracial, working-class power through grassroots organizing, voter engagement, and policy advocacy.
Budget Size: Medium: Previous year budget $1M - $3M
States Engaged: PA
Congressional Districts Engaged: PA-10, PA-17
Geographic Density Focus: Urban - Small city (<100k), Urban - Large city (>100k)
Core Constituencies: Women, Youth and Students (aged 17-35)
Leadership Diversity: BIPOC-led
Contact: Jeffrey Lichtenstein, Director of Advancement, jeffrey@onepa.org
One PA will help close the voting gap among Black voters to secure wins up and down the ballot, engaging 300,000 high-potential Black voters through door knocking, phone calls, and texts utilizing community messengers and race-forward narratives. They will double One PA’s politically active membership base, cultivating a core of new super voters.
One Pennsylvania (One PA) focuses on racial, economic, and environmental justice in Pennsylvania, building multiracial, working-class power through grassroots organizing, voter engagement, and policy advocacy.
Budget Size: Medium: Previous year budget $1M - $3M
States Engaged: PA
Congressional Districts Engaged: PA-10, PA-17
Geographic Density Focus: Urban - Small city (<100k), Urban - Large city (>100k)
Core Constituencies: Women, Youth and Students (aged 17-35)
Leadership Diversity: BIPOC-led
Contact: Jeffrey Lichtenstein, Director of Advancement, jeffrey@onepa.org
Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light is building a network of people of faith and conscience committed to addressing climate change as a moral issue. We are registering people to vote, providing education on engaging in the civic process, and helping get out the vote through coordinated events, workshops, and volunteering.
Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light inspires and mobilizes people of faith and conscience to take bold and just action on climate change.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
Progress Virginia plans to launch our GOTV/election protection digital ads with various display and video ads and mailing outreach. Like years past, our outreach will provide crucial information on how to vote early in Virginia, either by mail, early in-person, or on Election Day. Ads also offered information for voters who need assistance while at the polls.
At Progress Virginia, we drive powerful, values-based narratives to uplift and amplify grassroots voices through innovative digital communications and earned media strategies. We build progressive power alongside marginalized communities to tear down systems of white supremacy, advocate for equitable policies, and ensure leaders reflect the communities they serve.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
States Engaged: VA
Congressional Districts Engaged: VA-02, VA-07
Geographic Density Focus: Suburban / Ex-urban, Urban - Small city (<100k), Urban - Large city (>100k)
Core Constituencies: LGBTQ+, Multi-racial (including white), BIPOC (Black; Indigenous and/or People Of Color)
Progress Virginia plans to launch our GOTV/election protection digital ads with various display and video ads and mailing outreach. Like years past, our outreach will provide crucial information on how to vote early in Virginia, either by mail, early in-person, or on Election Day. Ads also offered information for voters who need assistance while at the polls.
At Progress Virginia, we drive powerful, values-based narratives to uplift and amplify grassroots voices through innovative digital communications and earned media strategies. We build progressive power alongside marginalized communities to tear down systems of white supremacy, advocate for equitable policies, and ensure leaders reflect the communities they serve.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
States Engaged: VA
Congressional Districts Engaged: VA-02, VA-07
Geographic Density Focus: Suburban / Ex-urban, Urban - Small city (<100k), Urban - Large city (>100k)
Core Constituencies: LGBTQ+, Multi-racial (including white), BIPOC (Black; Indigenous and/or People Of Color)
The heart of our program is building robust student teams across the state of Pennsylvania. Recruited and trained by full-time Campus Organizers, our Student Fellows and volunteers engage in a variety of traditional and creative tactics to collect pledge to vote cards, persuade students to vote for progressive issues, and lead robust GOTV efforts.
To promote and expand democracy in Pennsylvania by elevating youth leadership in order to get organized, vote in key elections, and exercise our power to take control of our lives through civic engagement.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
Swing Blue Alliance is the largest all-volunteer, Democratic grassroots organization headquartered in Massachusetts. In partnership with organizations in swing states, we develop evidence-based programs to protect our democracy, work on competitive local and national elections, and strengthen the Democratic Party at the grassroots level
We’re presently working on five strategic initiatives for 2025 and beyond.
The five working groups are:
2025/2026 Elections: Mobilize resources to win races in WI, VA and key 2026 districts.
Countering Right Wing Media: Combat disinformation and amplify progressive voices.
Oppose the Trump Agenda: Push back against extremist policies. Defend democracy.
Reform the Democratic Party
Strengthen Grassroots Networks
In addition to running our own voter registration trips, we help Democratic committees and other grassroots group identify the most promising precincts for hotspot and door-to-door voter registration. We acquire lists of unregistered people and check them against other databases, including the registered voter file. We use this information to create walk lists.
Swing Blue Alliance is the largest organization of its kind headquartered in Massachusetts. We are the only organization that has a research department that runs randomized control trials.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
States Engaged: PA
Congressional Districts Engaged: PA-10, VA-02
Geographic Density Focus: Rural / Suburban / Small city (<100k), Urban - Large city or suburb of large city (>100k)
Core Constituencies: We do not target any specific demographics and/or it is difficult to say who we may reach, Seniors (aged 65+), Adults (aged 35-65)
Leadership Diversity: Volunteer-led
Staff and Volunteer Balance: All volunteer - there are no paid staff involved in the organizations
Top Priority Issues: Federal policy advocacy, State policy advocacy, Voting rights/access
We focus on executing statewide strategies to inform Pennsylvanians about safe, secure, and convenient ways to vote. We will run a layered vote-by-mail recruitment and education program that includes mail, phones, texts, digital, and possibly radio and streaming or TV ads. Our universe consists of low-propensity and historically disenfranchised Pennsylvanians.
The Voter Project and The Voter Project Fund’s goal is to ensure that every Pennsylvania voter, especially those who have been historically disenfranchised, is able to cast a ballot in a safe, secure, and convenient way. We lead Pennsylvania’s voting rights community in implementing changes to election law, fighting back against attempts to make voting more difficult, and informing Pennsylvanians about the ways they can cast a ballot and make their voices heard.
Budget Size: Medium: Previous year budget $1M - $3M
We focus on executing statewide strategies to inform Pennsylvanians about safe, secure, and convenient ways to vote. We will run a layered vote-by-mail recruitment and education program that includes mail, phones, texts, digital, and possibly radio and streaming or TV ads. Our universe consists of low-propensity and historically disenfranchised Pennsylvanians.
The Voter Project and The Voter Project Fund’s goal is to ensure that every Pennsylvania voter, especially those who have been historically disenfranchised, is able to cast a ballot in a safe, secure, and convenient way. We lead Pennsylvania’s voting rights community in implementing changes to election law, fighting back against attempts to make voting more difficult, and informing Pennsylvanians about the ways they can cast a ballot and make their voices heard.
Budget Size: Medium: Previous year budget $1M - $3M
The Coalition brings together grassroots groups working in Virginia to collectively strategize and support progressive candidates and policies. During the VA Legislative Session, our Working Groups research and endorse bills. Over 50 groups participate.
Working on Virginia's 2025 elections. Compiling and distributing news and actions, pushing back the Trump regime/project2025. During the VA legislative session, advocated and tracked priority bills.
Budget Size: Micro: Previous year budget < $20,000
Virginia Organizing’s base-building and issue campaigns are integrated with c3 civic engagement and GOTV work. All 18 chapters will do restoration of rights work, making hundreds of calls to returning citizens and identifying people willing to share their stories at press events, in letters to the editor, etc.
Virginia Organizing is a non-partisan statewide grassroots organization dedicated to challenging injustice by empowering people in local communities to address issues that affect the quality of their lives. Virginia Organizing especially encourages the participation of those who have traditionally had little or no voice in our society. By building relationships with individuals and groups throughout the state, Virginia Organizing strives to get them to work together, democratically and non-violently, for change.
Budget Size: Medium: Previous year budget $1M - $3M
We are continuing to capitalize on turning out the youth vote, especially on College Campuses throughout our battleground districts. VA-2, VA-5, and VA-7 are home to the majority of VA's campuses and we want to make sure that we are registering those students to vote and to vote at their address at their colleges. We will be focusing on canvassing, phone banking, relational organizing, and targeting all of these battelground areas with digitals with the specific goal of reaching voters ages 18-35.
To further the ideals and principles of the Democratic Party, improve our society through peaceful reform and effective government, grow the voice of young people in our political processes, and serve those in need in our community.
Budget Size: Micro: Previous year budget < $20,000
States Engaged: VA
Congressional Districts Engaged: VA-02, VA-07
Geographic Density Focus: Rural, Suburban / Ex-urban, Urban - Small city (<100k), Urban - Large city (>100k), College Campuses
Core Constituencies: Youth and Students (aged 17-35)
Virginia Working Families Party is building and sustaining the movement, leadership, and infrastructure to achieve governing power by, for, and of the multiracial working class majority. With every investment, we seek not only to advance our candidates and policies in the near term, but to take another step forward as we build governing power for the long term. Our work is more than a series of elections and policy battles; it’s cumulative, aimed at winning structural reforms that can only be won with durable power.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
States Engaged: VA
Congressional Districts Engaged: VA-02, VA-07
Geographic Density Focus: Rural, Suburban / Ex-urban, Urban - Small city (<100k), Urban - Large city (>100k)
Core Constituencies: Latinx, Youth and Students (aged 17-35)
Our primary focus for our 2024 program will center around the three key Congressional races poised for contention this November. Our primary target audience will be Black and Brown voters, alongside other BIPOC communities and younger voters.
Virginia Working Families Party is building and sustaining the movement, leadership, and infrastructure to achieve governing power by, for, and of the multiracial working class majority. With every investment, we seek not only to advance our candidates and policies in the near term, but to take another step forward as we build governing power for the long term. Our work is more than a series of elections and policy battles; it’s cumulative, aimed at winning structural reforms that can only be won with durable power.
Budget Size: Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
States Engaged: VA
Congressional Districts Engaged: VA-02, VA-07
Geographic Density Focus: Rural, Suburban / Ex-urban, Urban - Small city (<100k), Urban - Large city (>100k)
Core Constituencies: Latinx, Youth and Students (aged 17-35)