Local Groups
The Lighthouse Group
It’s okay not to understand everything. It’s okay to have questions. And it’s okay to disagree with your neighbor. We’re a nonpartisan community space focused on education, connection, and honest dialogue about the complicated issues shaping our world. We bring people together to learn, listen, and better understand one another—and, for those who want to go further, connect with neighboring groups and countywide organizers to take meaningful action on issues that matter. We believe our communities are stronger when we know our neighbors — especially the ones who see things differently than we do.
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NHC Educational Justice
Our Mission Statement: NHC Educational Justice is a group of activists who champion honest and open policy and decision-making within our schools to promote a safe, quality and equitable education for all. We attend all New Hanover County school board meetings and most school board committee meetings - either in person or virtually. We communicate key discussion topics and issues to the community through our FB page - https://www.facebook.com/NHCEJ/ - and engage our local community through various call to actions (email campaigns, petitions, etc). We also assist our community through various levels of support - including speaking on behalf of staff at board meetings, assisting parents through the IEP and/or complaint process, amplifying voices of community members and other organizations, etc. We are a small group of 6 women who are parents and/or retired NHCS educators and we are passionate about strengthening and investing into our public schools. We want to connect with other like minded local community members as we expand the work we do.
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Organizing Highland
We care deeply about Highland's future - and we're bringing neighbors together to protect our schools and shape the decisions that impact our kids. Our community includes Sharon Township, Granger Township, Hinckley Township and Montville Township.
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Main Street Reading+ Club Colorado
Main Street Reading+ Club is group that seeks to connect, challenge, build community and inspire each other through the power of multimedia knowledge. Our Reading "Plus" club goes beyond books at Monthly in-person Reverse Reading Club events. We also are working to pull together guides you can use while reading at home. What is a Reverse Reading Club? A book discussion before the book! You show up and bring your brilliant mind. You can buy food and drinks when we host at local business locations or bring food when we host at local library locations. For more information check out: www.mainstreetrising.org/mainstreetreadingclub
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dEMOCRACY DEFENSE NETWORK
Our local group connects like-minded people in our community who want to work with others who share their values to protect democracy on the local, state and national levels.
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Bonfire - Colorado Springs
Bonfire brings people together in real-world spaces, to grow, learn, and spark change — together, in person. We’re building community right in your backyard, with events and gatherings that offer opportunities for personal, professional, and political engagement and fulfillment. If you are looking for connection and joy, seeking inspiration or have some to share, we have a seat by our fire for you! Bonfire was created for women of all ages and backgrounds, but is not exclusive to women. Created in partnership with the Red Wine & Blue Network, Bonfire groups are local communities led by volunteer organizers who want to bring people together where they live. The RWB Network provides the tools, training, and support to help these groups grow and thrive — while keeping community building at the center. Bonfire Colorado Springs brings together value-aligned women in the COS area to create meaningful relationships where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. We gather monthly in member homes and local spots throughout The Springs where we lead with empathy, compassion, and kindness to build the community we want to live in. OUR BONFIRE VALUES > Inclusivity & Dialogue > Authenticity > Curiosity & Collaboration > Justice & Democracy > Local Impact > Joy
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Cup of Sugar
Cup of Sugar exists to create small, durable rooms of attention where care, dignity, and relationship can be practiced under civic fracture and climate disruption, without scale, spectacle, or extraction. Citizenship, here, is practiced quietly—in decency, responsibility, and shared life. Cup of Sugar begins with a familiar gesture: borrowing something small from a neighbor. Not an argument. Not a program. Just attention. We offer brief reflections on everyday American life—moments of care, repair, and response that sustain democracy long before policies or positions take shape. In conjunction with Cup of Sugar, I began writing a publication titled NOTICINGS, which arises from living under civic fracture and climate disruption. NOTICINGS quietly rejects the idea that democracy or repair is a solo act, or that constant breaking-news outrage can sustain either. Democracy endures through shared attention to what is essential for care, safety, and dignity. To read more, please visit: https://gotcupofsugar.substack.com/
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Transformation W-S
Transformation W-S is a coalition of individuals from around our community who are dedicated to protecting our trans and non-binary neighbors. Our mission is to provide safe spaces for local youth and adults to share information and resources, and to advocate for policies that promote equality and fairness for all.
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Community Advocates for Public Education
CAPE is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization whose mission is to celebrate and champion all students and staff, to protect quality public education to strengthen the future of our Big Walnut community. You can also follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bwcape.
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Sacred Crones: Wise Women of the Western Suburbs
The Crone is an important part of a lost herstory. In ancient cultures around the world there were many stories, legends, and myths about the wisdom and magic of feminine elders. From the Norse Cerridwen to Egypt’s Heket, women of age were considered wise, and with wisdom came power. We are here to step into our roles as sacred crones, grateful for our age and the experience that comes with it, confident in our wisdom, and ready to wield the power we have gained. We are a group of middle-age and older women who have lived most of our lives suffering within the limits of patriarchy and we are done with it. We seek to dismantle the patriarchy and create a partnership society that is centered on children and community. Our mission is two-fold: first, we look for opportunities to take action right now such as getting involved with local government or protest groups, and second we are gathering a plan for 2029 by identifying areas of concern and change that we want implemented such as universal health and child care, caring for the environment, codifying women's rights and protections, and revamping all three areas of government so that those who serve actually represent the people. We meet every three weeks in person in Excelsior or virtual, and would love to welcome more like-minded Wise Women!
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