Did you hear the latest from Joe?
Here at Groundwork, we are really excited to be teaming up with some amazing partners to launch Give Us The Ballot – a new campaign to fund local organizers on the frontlines of the fight for voting rights.
I hope you didn’t miss the launch because four organizations in Groundwork partner states are on the grantee list: Mississippi Votes, For West Virginia's Future, West Virginia Can't Wait, and Alabama Forward Action. We love these groups and have seen first-hand the incredible work they are doing to combat suppression, build power for the disenfranchised, and secure a more progressive future for their states.
Give Us The Ballot is Groundwork’s model in action, channeling funds to local organizers doing the work we need to win. Learn more about how Joe, the King family, and our other co-founders plan to support these groups.
At Groundwork, we focus on the three toughest spots in the country for Democrats: the Plains, Appalachia, & the Deep South. Not surprisingly, these regions are home to some of the most aggressive and egregious voter suppression efforts across the country – which is why supporting the groups on the ground fighting back is so critical.
You can learn more about Groundwork's plans in these regions and our first three focus states (Alabama, Mississippi, and West Virginia) by visiting our website.
Too often, local organizers in these places get left to fend for their own. Give Us The Ballot is a way for us to show up for them in a fight where the stakes could not be higher.
I can’t wait to tell you more in the weeks ahead!
Emily