In following CDC guidelines, we're postponing all in-person events until it's safe to gather again. This has a direct impact on our fundraising; if you were thinking about supporting Run for Something this year, your generosity is especially needed right now. To get involved from home, sign up to volunteer .
Hi there --
It's a new week, which means we've got a new list of incredible things that Run for Something alum are doing in their communities:
- In South Carolina, State Representative JA Moore -- the first professional chef elected to the South Carolina state legislature! -- kicked off Feeding It Forward on Friday, during which he prepared and delivered meals to health care workers and first-responders.
- Down in Texas, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo rolled out her three-pronged plan: Test, trace, and treat. She announced a strike-team for testing to target vulnerable facilities and stood up pop-up testing sites. She also helped pass enough funding to send every registered voter in the county a mail-in ballot for July and November elections.
- In New York, State Senator Zellnor Myrie is leading on an effort to push the state to specifically address the impact the pandemic is having on black New Yorkers.
- And in Maine, State Representative Chloe Maxmin (who’s running for ME senate!) posted an update on what her campaign has been to, including calling every senior in her district to check in.
Local governments are leading during this crisis -- and demonstrating how imperative it is we continue to run -- and elect -- people who put their communities over their own bottom line. We're ready to help young progressives run, but our continued existence isn't a sure thing. Chip in if you can.
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We're thinking of you, your family, and your communities. Stay safe and healthy,
Amanda Litman
Co-founder
Run for Something
