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  Dream Corps Green For All · [email protected]
September 3, 2021 at 7:02 PM

John, did you know...

​ ​ ​     ​ ​ ​         Dire News from Climate Scientists     Hi John, we've got a question for you. According to the United Nations, if we don’t tackle climate change now, the world will likely hit the “end gam…
  Molly Morabito, Dream Corps Green For All · [email protected]
August 12, 2021 at 7:11 PM

The last chance at passing climate legislation for a decade

​ ​ ​ ​ Join our call to take action together.     ​ ​ ​         BREAKING:  The Senate just passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill — but this is only the first step for climate action on the scale we need.  Join our Green Gatherings call and take action with us next week!  RSVP …
  CeCe Grant, Dream Corps Green For All · [email protected]
July 31, 2021 at 5:21 PM

$550 billion is on the line RIGHT NOW...

​ ​ ​ Send a message to your Senator.   ​   ​ ​ ​       John, The Senate just reached a historic bipartisan deal on infrastructure. If passed in its current form, we could see $550 billion in new spending — not just for roads and bridges, but also for environmental resilience…
  Molly Morabito, Dream Corps Green For All · [email protected]
July 19, 2021 at 7:02 PM

The #CommonGround Digital Week of Action is HERE

​ ​ ​ Join us this Wednesday!     ​ ​ ​       John, Welcome to the #CommonGround Digital Week of Action! We’re taking action EVERY DAY this week to demand that Congress includes common-sense climate solutions in the upcoming infrastructure package.  I also want to extend a special invitation…
  Kristin Fulton, Dream Corps · [email protected]
July 8, 2021 at 7:03 PM

There's more work to be done

​ ​ ​ Here's you chance to help.     ​ ​ ​       Dear John, Between the racial justice protests that shook a nation and a pandemic that brought out the best in community-based mutual aid organizations, we have seen, more than ever, the need to invest directly in our communities. That’s exa…
  CeCe Grant, Dream Corps Green For All · [email protected]
July 1, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Five climate solutions liberals and conservatives can agree on

​ ​ ​ Add your name today!     ​ ​ ​       John,  We’ve been told that our country is more divided than ever. But at Dream Corps Green For All, we’ve done what many tell us is impossible — brought liberals and conservatives together on bipartisan policy solutions to stop climate change and …
  Molly Morabito, Dream Corps Green For All · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 9:32 PM

Join us in 90 MINUTES to plug into a summer of climate action

​ ​ ​ Don't forget to RSVP!     ​ ​ ​       John,  Don’t forget to join us for our first-ever “Green Gathering” happening in 90 MINUTES at 4 pm PT / 7 pm ET!  We’re excited to launch the first of Dream Corps Green For All’s monthly calls, which will create a space where you can gather with o…
  Dream Corps JUSTICE · [email protected]
June 17, 2021 at 9:31 PM

50 years ago today, Drugs were declared "public enemy #1

​ ​ ​ Join us in 90 minutes for the #EndTheWarOnDrugs EVENT!     ​ ​ ​       John, “50 Years of Injustice” is starting in 90 minutes! You can add the event to your Google Calendar here. Join us with Weldon Angelos, Killer Mike, Rep. Barbara Lee, and more as we uplift the voices of targeted c…
  Dream Corps JUSTICE · [email protected]
June 9, 2021 at 7:06 PM

Together, let’s #EndTheWarOnDrugs

​ ​ ​ Read about our wins and RSVP for our “50 Years of Injustice: Time To End The War On Drugs” event.     ​ ​ ​       John,We’re halfway through the year, and we’re making progress to put criminal justice reform at the top of the agenda for states and Congress.  Check below to learn about…
  Dream Corps JUSTICE · [email protected]
June 2, 2021 at 8:02 PM

Meet the newest member of our JUSTICE team today!

​ ​ ​ RSVP for our State of JUSTICE Town Hall today!     ​ ​ ​       John,  From groundbreaking federal policies that will affect millions of people, to transformational state campaigns, Dream Corps JUSTICE has big plans for the rest of 2021 - and we need your help.  Don't miss our next Stat…
  Olivia McLarnan, Dream Corps JUSTICE · [email protected]
May 26, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Women imprisoned in PA are denied access to feminine hygiene products

​ ​ ​ Sign the petition.     ​ ​ ​       Dear John,  The number of imprisoned women in Pennsylvania has doubled over the last 30 years.  Women imprisoned in Pennsylvania are being denied access to feminine hygiene products and being shackled or put in solitary confinement during pregnancy. …
  Dream Corps · [email protected]
May 24, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Remembering George Floyd

​ ​ ​     ​ ​ ​       John,  One year ago, George Floyd changed the world.  George Floyd was more than a hashtag. He was more than a video. He was more than his twenty-eight final cries of, “I can’t breathe.”George Floyd was a father, a brother, a son, a friend, and most importantly, a Blac…
  CeCe Grant, Dream Corps Green For All · [email protected]
May 20, 2021 at 7:02 PM

What climate solutions do you most want to see in your community?

​ ​ ​ We want your feedback.     ​ ​ ​       John, We can’t afford to wait for climate solutions that make our communities safer and put Americans back to work. We need to get something done now — with this Congress and this Administration. That means finding solutions that can cut across o…
  Janos Marton, Dream Corps JUSTICE · [email protected]
May 13, 2021 at 7:12 PM

Did you miss the last State of JUSTICE? Watch it here.

​ ​ ​     ​ ​ ​       John, Last Thursday, people from all over the nation came together at our State of JUSTICE Town Hall to tune into the captivating interviews with our Empathy network leaders and other pioneers in the fight for criminal justice reform.   RSVP for the next one! We heard …
  Dream Corps JUSTICE · [email protected]
May 8, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Help incarcerated families on Mother’s Day

​ ​ ​ An update on incarcerated mothers.     ​ ​ ​       John, Dream Corps is working to make this Mother’s Day a day of action to help women across the country impacted by the broken criminal justice system.  Here are 3 ways we’re making change happen: Through our ‘100 Women Matter’ campa…
  Nicole Wong, Dream Corps Green For All · [email protected]
May 3, 2021 at 7:12 PM

$300 million per year for clean transit — but who gets it?

​ ​ ​     ​ ​ ​       John, Officials in your state are deciding how to implement the Transportation Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P), a regional program designed to reduce pollution and increase access to clean transit options. We need to make sure they’re prioritizing investments for co…
  Janos Marton, Dream Corps JUSTICE · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 7:02 PM

We need your help shaping our campaigns and policy priorities!

​ ​ ​ Sign up to attend the next State of JUSTICE May 5th.     ​ ​ ​       John,  Last week’s victory for justice reinforced our resolve, but it will not silence our outcry. In George Floyd’s case, the system acknowledged the value of his humanity and held the officer accountable for taking…
  Nisha Anand, Dream Corps · [email protected]
April 21, 2021 at 10:41 PM

This guilty verdict is not the end — it's a beginning

​ ​ ​ Words from our CEO about yesterday's verdict.     ​ ​ ​       Dear John, Yesterday, as we waited for the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin — the police officer who murdered George Floyd — my son said to me: “If he can’t be convicted, no cop can.”  I told him I thought the same thin…
  Dream Corps Green For All · [email protected]
April 20, 2021 at 8:14 PM

Earth Day isn’t just about the planet. It’s about people.

​ ​ ​ Here’s how we’re celebrating Earth Day at Dream Corps.     ​ ​ ​       John, In order to take care of the planet, we have to take care of each other. On the first Earth Day in 1970, 22 million people stood together to demand environmental justice, resulting in groundbreaking environmen…
  Dream Corps JUSTICE · [email protected]
April 15, 2021 at 7:21 PM

In case you missed it: State of JUSTICE

​ ​ ​ Here's your chance to watch the video recap & register for the next one.     ​ ​ ​       Dear John, Last Wednesday, we hosted our first-ever State of JUSTICE Town Hall.   People from across the country tuned in as our National Director, Janos Marton, discussed the criminal justice…
  Dream Corps Green For All · [email protected]
April 2, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Here’s how we’re gearing up for Earth Month at Green For All

​ ​ ​ Read more about our upcoming campaigns.     ​ ​ ​       John, Our communities are struggling. Between the global pandemic, economic downturn, and the ever-worsening climate crisis, we need support from our government now more than ever. We know that recovery is finally on its way. Here…
  Janos Marton, Dream Corps JUSTICE · [email protected]
March 24, 2021 at 7:02 PM

You’re invited: State of JUSTICE Live Town Hall

​ ​ ​ Help us shape the future of the criminal justice system.     ​ ​ ​       Dear John,  Thousands of you tuned in to watch more than 40 “Day of Empathy” events across the country on March 2nd. You heard from our Empathy Network leaders who are fighting to change the justice system. Now it…
  Janos Marton, Dream Corps JUSTICE · [email protected]
March 19, 2021 at 7:02 PM

People + Power + Policy: where we go post-Day of Empathy

​ ​ ​ 40 events, 36 states – all in the name of making real change.     ​ ​ ​       John, On March 2nd, Dream Corps JUSTICE and our partners from across the United States celebrated our fifth annual #DayofEmpathy. This day of action may have been virtual, but not even the pandemic could cont…
  Dream Corps JUSTICE · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 7:03 PM

Some incarcerated women have been forced to give birth in shackles

​ ​ ​ Dignity isn’t a privilege, it’s a right.     ​ ​ ​       Dear John,  The number of women in prison has grown by 700% over the last 30 years. Women imprisoned across the country are being denied access to feminine hygiene products, being shackled or put in solitary confinement during pr…
  Dream Corps JUSTICE · [email protected]
March 11, 2021 at 8:05 PM

Introducing the Dream Corps Justice Fines & Fees Campaign

​ ​ ​ Dream Corps JUSTICE is fighting to create relief from fines and fees, will you join us?     ​ ​ ​       Dear John, After 5 years behind bars, Sonya is finally home. But on top of the stress of COVID-19 and rebuilding her life, crippling restitution payments make it nearly impossible t…
  CeCe Grant, Dream Corps Green For All · [email protected]
February 26, 2021 at 8:02 PM

What happened in Texas is only part of the story...

​ ​ ​ Our homes aren't ready for climate change.     ​ ​ ​       We have an opportunity right in front of us, John.  As a single parent, I’ve faced utility shut-offs. To keep my family warm, I used ovens and stoves. I remember days waking up to the smell of kerosene that we had to use to hea…
  Janos Marton, Dream Corps JUSTICE · [email protected]
February 23, 2021 at 8:02 PM

March 2nd - there’s a #DayofEmpathy in DC

​ ​ ​ Together, we’ll bring change to the criminal-legal system in your state.     ​ ​ ​       Exciting news, John! At 3:00 PM EST on March 2nd, there’s a #DayofEmpathy happening in District of Columbia. Hosted by Tony Lewis, Jr., this event is going to uplift the voices of those closest to …
  Dream Corps Green For All · [email protected]
February 12, 2021 at 8:02 PM

Is Common Ground on Climate Possible?

​ ​ ​ ICYMI: Bipartisan Climate Summit.     ​ ​ ​       John, On Inauguration Day, we heard President Joe Biden’s urgent plea for unity. Two days later, we brought together unlikely allies to find common ground on climate.  Co-moderated by former Senator Kelly Ayotte and CNN Political Commen…
  Janos Marton, Dream Corps JUSTICE · [email protected]
January 28, 2021 at 8:05 PM

Save the date: 2021 Day of Empathy, March 2nd

​ ​ ​     ​ ​ ​       John — Save the date: This year’s all-online Day of Empathy is March 2nd, 2021.  What is the Day of Empathy, you ask? Only the biggest day of action for criminal justice reform in the country — a day that brings together people impacted by the justice system, along wit…
  Dream Corps JUSTICE · [email protected]
January 19, 2021 at 8:02 PM

Much needed dignity for incarcerated women in PA

Join us - January 26 at 12 pm PT/3 pm ET for a Dignity for Incarcerated Women Roundtable.           Dear John, For the past three years, Dream Corps JUSTICE’s Dignity for Incarcerated Women Campaign — led by formerly incarcerated women — has successfully changed policies in 12 states and positiv…
  Janos Marton, Dream Corps JUSTICE · [email protected]
January 15, 2021 at 8:02 PM

New name, new director — same mission

Dream Corps #cut50 is now Dream Corps JUSTICE.           John — Hi there, I’m Janos Marton, and I’m the new National Director of Dream Corps JUSTICE — which is the new name for Dream Corps #cut50. I joined Dream Corps because I want to be part of a community working to close prison doors and op…
  Dream Corps · [email protected]
January 12, 2021 at 8:02 PM

How do we move forward from last week? Together.

Who decides the future? We do.           John, Last week, the nation watched in horror as hundreds stormed the Capitol Building to overturn the results of our free and fair presidential election. While many from both sides have been clamoring with their analyses, including hot takes and jabs at …
  Michelle Romero, Green For All · [email protected]
January 9, 2021 at 6:02 PM

Climate & Health Still Matter: The Road Ahead

Fighting for a better future for all.           John,  On Wednesday, we watched Georgia elect its first Black Senator and first Jewish Senator. At the same time, we witnessed an attack on the U.S. Capitol and our democracy. As I tried to process what was happening in our nation’s capital, I turn…
  Van Jones & Nisha Anand, Dream Corps · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 4:23 PM

Deadline tonight: Decide the Future in 2021

Together, we can create a future of community and mass opportunity, rather than chaos and mass incarceration.   Hey John, did you get the message Van and I sent about the power of potential? If not, we wanted to make sure you had a chance to read it, and remind you that you only have unti…
  Van Jones & Nisha Anand, Dream Corps · [email protected]
December 30, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Change-makers aren’t living up to their potential, but we can

Help fill 2021 with a little less chaos and mess and a lot more community and progress.           John — Let’s talk about potential. America isn’t making the most of its potential — and neither are the people trying to make it better.  Technology, automation, and the climate crisis are changing…
  Dream Corps Green For All · [email protected]
December 21, 2020 at 8:02 PM

Earn Points for a Pollution-Free Future

Help #FuelChange using your Uber Rewards           Guess what, John! You can now use your Uber Rewards points to bring clean transportation to underserved neighborhoods. Green For All's #FuelChange campaign is now featured in the Uber Rewards point store. With Uber Rewards, you earn points with…
  Valarie Kaur, Dream Corps · [email protected]
December 19, 2020 at 6:01 PM

The People's Inauguration - In 2021 we've all got work to do

We need a shift in culture and consciousness, a new way of being together, block by block, heart to heart.           John, We have lived through a time of extraordinary turmoil, injustice, and loss. We are about to enter a new era. Sound government is necessary — but it is not sufficient to hea…
  Nisha Anand, Dream Corps · [email protected]
December 17, 2020 at 8:01 PM

Instead of more chaos, imagine this in 2021

When we stand together and put solutions first, we can decide the future.           John, Imagine 2021 being way better than the chaotic year behind us. Instead of wildfires, growing police violence, and a school-to-prison pipeline, imagine major investments that accelerate America's transition…
  Dream Corps · [email protected]
December 10, 2020 at 8:02 PM

Will Washington step up? They will if we demand it.

Take 2 minutes to help millions           John — URGENT ACTION ALERT: We need your help! On December 31st, key provisions of the COVID stimulus package that helped keep millions of Americans out of poverty and in their homes will expire, throwing millions of families into chaos.  That CAN NOT ha…
  Dream Corps TECH · [email protected]
December 7, 2020 at 7:21 PM

Happening TODAY! Dream Corps TECH Town Hall

Join us!           John – Don't miss the FREE Dream Corps TECH Town Hall, powered by TGS streaming Live on Facebook with Van Jones and Facebook's Maxine Williams on, TODAY at 7 PM ET/4 PM PT. The Town Hall features renowned tech innovators, networking opportunities with industry-leading compa…
  Dream Corps #cut50 · [email protected]
December 5, 2020 at 6:11 PM

A Day of Redemption is approaching

12/9: Second chances and empathy           John, The current state of the country is tense. Turn on the news on any given day and  you’ll see the pain of a highly contested election and the continuous trauma from the pandemic weighing heavily on our communities. Our country is still picking up …
  Matt Boitano, Dream Corps · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 11:50 PM

🚨 Just a few more hours to DOUBLE your impact to Dream Corps 🚨

Don’t miss this chance to double your gift.           Hey John,  It looks like you haven’t had a chance to take advantage of our #GivingTuesday match yet. With just a few hours left, we’re close to reaching our goal, but we need your help to get to the finish line by 11:59 p.m. PT tonight.  Tim…
  Dream Corps · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 11:30 AM

TODAY ONLY: Someone will match your #GivingTuesday Dream Corps donation!

Can you help by midnight?           John—it’s #GivingTuesday, and we just heard some fantastic news from our friend and Dream Corps Board Chair, Jamie Lunder. If we raise $10,000 today for our #GivingTuesday campaign, Jamie will match us dollar-for-dollar with an additional $10,000. That means …
  Dream Corps · [email protected]
November 23, 2020 at 8:21 PM

Watch this powerful series EXCLUSIVELY on thedreamcorps.org

True hope and healing is possible.           John,  The election has come and gone, but we are still a nation in pain. Family members cutting off contact. Long-time friends refusing to speak to each other. People of color feel like half the country's turned on them. Divided neighborhoods strugg…
  Nisha Anand, Dream Corps · [email protected]
November 6, 2020 at 5:37 PM

While we wait for the results, take a moment to watch & share my TED Talk.

Over 523K people have watched this video this week.           John — The polls have closed, but there is still work to do. We are a nation divided. The vote count continues, but one thing is clear. Either we allow polarization to block progress on all the things we care about, or we dare to step…
  Dream Corps · [email protected]
October 31, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Tell Gov. Bowser: CUT Pollution & CUT Inequality

Help ensure a strong program for the communities that need it the most.           John,  In a time of division and election anxiety, take a moment to imagine reinvesting billions of dollars in communities and having residents be at the decision-making table.  The good news is, you don’t have to…
  Nicole Wong, Dream Corps · [email protected]
October 16, 2020 at 7:20 PM

Over 3M households Depend on Public Transit

Send a letter to your local newspaper to #SaveTransit           John, Over 3 million households could lose reliable public transportation service if Congress doesn’t fund transit agencies. Even if you don't use transit, your neighbors likely do. Black and Brown communities, students, and senio…
  Dream Corps · [email protected]
October 6, 2020 at 7:10 PM

🚨DC: You have days left to register to vote🚨

Make sure you and your friends are registered before the online voter registration deadline.           John – If you or your friends want to help decide the future, you only have a few days left to register to vote in District of Columbia. It’s not just the presidential election. State and local…
  Dream Corps · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Tell the EPA: Clean Air For All

Add your voice before the Oct 1st deadline!           John —  We’re running out of time. The EPA is hoping to maintain its outdated and inadequate ozone pollution standards. Ozone, or as we usually call it, smog, is harmful to breathe and kills Americans every year. We need you t…
  Eleanor Fort, Green For All · [email protected]
September 24, 2020 at 7:01 PM

Electrify Your Ride: A can't-miss panel on the future of transit

Join the Electric School Bus Panel Discussion Thurs, Oct 1.           John, Over 25 million children in the U.S. ride school buses. Nearly 90% run on dirty diesel. Every day our children are exposed to these refineries on wheels. That’s why for the last two years, I’ve been working on our #Fuel…