Local Groups
Friends of Immigrants
To collect and share resources for undocumented families/persons To share current needs that agencies/churches/groups that support immigrants To share current needs for action/advocacy
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AS
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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LW
Cecil Area Resisters
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. We are especially interested in encouraging people to register to vote and then to use their power and vote in every election.
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JH
JH
Good Z Trouble
The goal of this group is to engage Gen Z in the political discourse of their future. The mission is to provide clarity, hope, and hype to members through community activism, social in-person connections, and reliable educational events and material to drive engagement and awareness of what is happening now that will have effects later.
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EH
Carteret Change Makers
Carteret County residents deserve education that is fact-based and action-oriented. It’s important that this group meets people where they are and helps them understand their own power to create positive change in local, state and national issues that impact them.
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KL
LH
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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LC
Community412
At Community412, COMMUNITY is key. We gather because we know we can’t get through difficult times alone. We may not always share the same views but we share basic values – anti-extremism, pro-democracy, and pro-civil rights. We focus on what we CAN do. We are not an "activist" group -- everyone decides for themselves what they care most about and feel comfortable doing. We strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to share thoughts and ideas because we believe it is uplifting to learn what folks are doing to try to have an impact, no matter how small.
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CK
AL
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Women Defending Democracy-Western Fairfax
Women Defending Democracy – Western Fairfax brings together women who want to be informed, engaged, and intentional about their role as voters. We focus on understanding the policies, issues, and decisions that impact our daily lives—and turning that knowledge into action. Our members don’t just pay attention—we participate, organize, and vote with purpose. We learn from experts, gather in person and online, and equip each other with practical ways to take action—whether that’s advocating on key issues, supporting candidates, or mobilizing our communities. This is where information turns into momentum. The future of our democracy will be shaped by women who show up, get informed, stay engaged, and mobilize—and we intend to be those women. (The group is open to everyone, regardless of location; in-person events will be held in rotating locations around Western Fairfax - Burke, Centerville, Chantilly, Clifton, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Herndon, Merrifield, Oakton, Reston, Tysons and Vienna)
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LR
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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SP
Wild Hearted Women for Democracy
This group was created last August to campaign for Kamala. We are now refocusing our efforts and have a brainstorming meeting in February. Our meetings are located in the southern twin cities suburbs. meetup.com/wild-hearted-women-for-democracy facebook.com/people/Wild-Hearted-Women-for-Democracy/61565071079507/?_rdr instagram wild-hearted-women-4-democracy
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DK