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📬 Vote Forward: Handwritten Letters, Real Impact

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Vote Forward is a grassroots initiative that empowers volunteers to boost voter turnout by writing heartfelt, handwritten letters to underrepresented and low-propensity voters. Backed by rigorous research and randomized controlled trials, this method has proven to significantly increase participation—especially in key swing districts.

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For Democrats, it's a powerful and personal way to make a difference. Whether you're flying solo or hosting a letter-writing party, Vote Forward offers a low-barrier, high-impact way to mobilize voters and defend democracy. With over 40 million letters sent since 2017, it's a proven strategy to help elect leaders who reflect progressive values and community-first priorities.

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Learn more or get started at Vote Forward’s official site.

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On occasion, our Democratic Club organizes letter-writing events, but this is something anyone can do on their own time whenver they want!

🖋️ Progressive Turnout Project: Postcards That Power the Vote

The Progressive Turnout Project mobilizes Democrats through its award-winning postcard campaigns, sending millions of handwritten messages to low-propensity voters in swing states. Volunteers receive free postcards, voter lists, and proven messaging strategies—just add stamps and send!

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With over 84 million postcards mailed and 400,000+ volunteers nationwide, this initiative has added hundreds of thousands of Democratic votes. It's a data-driven, accessible way to make a real electoral impact from the comfort of your home. Whether you're rallying voters in Virginia or flipping key districts, your pen can help protect democracy.

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Learn more or get started at: https://turnoutpac.org/postcards/

🖍️ Markers for Democracy: Grassroots Activism with Heart

Markers for Democracy is a vibrant, inclusive community of activists who use postcard writing, phone banking, and text outreach to inform and mobilize Democratic voters across the country. Founded around a kitchen table and now thriving nationwide, MFD hosts weekly events featuring candidates, legal experts, and grassroots leaders.

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Their mission? To build an educated, engaged electorate and strengthen democracy—especially through state-level races that shape national policy. If you're looking for activism with a strong sense of community and purpose, MFD offers a welcoming space to make your voice heard.

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Learn more at: https://markersfordemocracy.org/

📞 Mobilize Phone Banks: Real Conversations, Real Change

TheMobilize phone bank hub connects volunteers with dozens of opportunities to make direct voter contact through phone calls—one of the most effective tools in the Democratic organizing playbook. Whether you're dialing from home or joining a hybrid event, you’ll help boost turnout, share vital information, and energize voters in key races.

From statehouse campaigns to presidential battlegrounds, Mobilize makes it easy to find events that match your schedule and your passion. No experience needed—just a phone, a script, and your commitment to democracy. If you're ready to turn conversations into votes, this is where your voice matters most.

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Find opportunities, here: https://www.mobilize.us/events/phone-bank-volunteer-opportunities/