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Friend,

With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the outcry and call for
justice following the murder of George Floyd by police ([ [link removed] ]please read our
press release here) affecting communities across the world, we hope that
you, your family and friends are taking care of each other.  

At CLCV, we are adjusting to the new world and recognizing that our former
strategies to execute our mission must evolve virtually.  We currently
can’t canvass door-to-door, walk the halls of the capitol, or organize
in-person town halls and candidate trainings.  Additionally, our
fundraising efforts, driven by personal interactions and live events, are
compromised.  

[ [link removed] ]That is why we have launched an EMERGENCY DIGITAL FUND with a goal of
raising $100,000 to meet the urgent priorities of pivoting our advocacy,
organizing and membership efforts to using digital tools and expertise.
Your donation will be matched, DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR.

As California begins to reopen, and we continue practicing physical
distancing and other safety measures so we don't overwhelm our health care
systems, we are learning about this respiratory illness and its
correlation to environmental factors and climate justice.  

* Our most vulnerable populations are bearing the worst impacts.  Carbon
pollution is connected to illnesses such as asthma and hypertension
for millions of Americans—the same conditions that are now associated
with the most severe cases of COVID-19.  Recently, an April 2020
Harvard study linked the probability of more COVID-19 cases directly
to air pollution, joining a chorus of scientific research over decades
that suggests income and race have a direct impact on chronic air
pollution exposure.  Communities of color, the homeless, the
unemployed, the underemployed, the elderly and families without
healthcare are being hit hardest by the pandemic.

* Policy opportunities are emerging.  Stimulus investments are being
created and rolled out and we are leveraging an opportunity to
advocate for climate action in these investments.  Like the pandemic,
the climate crisis will become a deep economic crisis.  We can’t
afford to react now and prepare later.  Climate change is a global
crisis with devastating impacts.  In the aftermath of the pandemic, we
need leadership to ensure we are better prepared for future health
crises and that as much as possible is being done to solve and prevent
a deeper climate crisis. 

* Who is in office matters.  An underlying belief in science and data
must be restored to the highest levels of government in this election
cycle.  Our work to elect pro-environmental champions, at all levels,
and defeat Trump is as important as ever. We need to protect the
congressional California freshman candidates you helped to elect in
2018. They have each advanced through the California primary and are
up for re-election in November.  Fortunately, 85% of likely voters are
citing the climate crisis as a top priority in the 2020 election.  The
public supports environmental leaders who will advance bold climate
action.  Winning in November is our first priority so CLCV is letting
voters choose leaders that match their values.   However, because of
the pandemic, CLCV needs to take additional steps to expand democracy
digitally to ensure more voters turn out for the 2020 election, which
is why meeting our EMERGENCY DIGITAL FUND’s fundraising goal is so
urgent. 

As a vital voice on the environment, I know you share our commitment to
ensuring California remains the leader in enacting bold environmental
policy that protects public health, which is why I’m reaching out to ask
for your support. 

[ [link removed] ]I hope I can count on you to make a special gift today.  Your gift will
be matched dollar for dollar until June 21st as we reach for our goal of
raising $100,000 for the EMERGENCY DIGITAL FUND. 

My sister Renee Dake Wilson and I have made the first gift of $30,000. 
Coupled with support from a group of generous environmental leaders, noted
below, we have raised a total of $50,000 in matching funds towards our
goal.  Special thanks to: 

Fran Diamond     ♦     David Nahai     ♦     Andy Okun    ♦     Wendy-Sue
Rosen     ♦     Rick Zbur

[ [link removed] ]Please consider contributing to help us raise the funds needed for CLCV
to maximize our ability in 2020 to protect California’s air, water and
community health by electing environmental leaders to public office. 

We believe it can be done, with your support. 

Thank you for your consideration. 

With gratitude, 

Glen Dake
CLCV Board Chair 

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We believe that radical change is necessary and only by transforming our political system will we create the opportunity to take bold action on climate change. We elect and cultivate environmental champions, turn election victories into policy wins, hold our lawmakers accountable, and build political power for change. We inspire hope and action and fight for equity and justice for all Californians. We are in the business of changing what’s possible.

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