After deadly tornadoes swept through Alabama, communities are rebuilding across the state. In Selma, organizers, residents, and community leaders have come together to start rebuilding.

You can read more about their efforts here and support storm relief efforts (we’ve included actions below).

In Oklahoma, conservative state leaders are attempting to bar gender-affirming care from anyone under 26. Not only is the legislation harmful to trans youth, it would force people currently receiving care under 26 to “medically detransition.”

After a water plant failure in Jackson, Mississippi in August, many residents are still without safe drinking water and others are under consistent boil notices. We must stay focused and support our friends in Mississippi, read more and learn how to donate below.

West Virginia Black Policy Day

What it is: Meals, roundtables with WV lawmakers, youth activities, policy discussions, vendors, and more all centered around the Black policy framework.

Why it’s important: Organizing, centering Black priorities, and building power in the Black community is a critical part of our shared work towards equity and justice for all.

What you can do: Last year’s Black Policy Day was the first of its kind and this year there are even more ways to engage! You can RSVP to attend (in-person or virtually), or donate to Black Policy Day here and support the work of our friends at WV’s Black Voter Impact Initiative.

Groundwork Organizer Grantee, Oklahoma Parent Legislative Action Committee, is hosting a Capitol Day next month! They will also be taking over our Instagram on February 28th to chat all things Capitol Day.

Donate to IAJE to help with Jackson water crisis

Months after news broke about the water crisis in Jackson, MS, national resources are starting to lighten. The Immigrant Alliance for Equity and Justice stepped up to secure and distribute water to residents. Donate to support this critical work helping our neighbors in Jackson.