We Have Power

A Message to Our Community

The birth of We Have Power began following the results of the 2016 presidential election—a moment when we found ourselves feeling lost, confused, and very powerless. The political climate of 2024 carries an unsettling resemblance to that of the past, and with that it can bring similar feelings to the surface once again.

For us, We Have Power became a beacon of hope— an opportunity to counter the overwhelming sense of powerlessness that we, and those around us, were experiencing.

What started as a response to powerlessness has since evolved into a collective greater than we ever imagined, allowing us to amplify organizations that are protecting civil rights, aiding communities in need, and creating much-needed change. From 2016 to 2024, our mission remains unchanged: if we each commit to a small action, together we will make a BIG impact. 

Here’s how YOU can use your power this month:

1. 👪 INVITE OTHERS TO JOIN US! Encourage your friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, and community to sign up for We Have Power’s monthly newsletter. Help make our collective impact even bigger each month! 

• You can send this message to anyone who might be interested: Hey ____! I know these last couple weeks have been tough and confusing, and I know it sometimes may feel like we are powerless. I think you might be interested in We Have Power, which is an org that sends a monthly email featuring 1 volunteer and 1 donation opportunity to support organizations that fight for civil rights, combat climate change, and provide aid to those in need. Each month you can decide if you have a little time to volunteer or a little money to give. Their mission video (https://vimeo.com/315522211) explains it in detail, and if you’re interested, you can sign up to be added to the email list here: https://wehavepower.net/get-involved/

2. 🥊 JOIN THE FIGHT by supporting organizations that are working tirelessly to advocate for those most vulnerable in the wake of our current political climate. If you can, please make a donation to one of the below organizations this month. You can also visit their websites to follow their efforts, subscribe for updates, and educate yourself on other ways to get involved.

• The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a nationwide network of lawyers and organizers who are dedicated to defending the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and its amendments, and who strive to protect against government overreach and abuse. Learn how they defend our rights: https://www.aclu.org/
• The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people. Learn about their initiatives to challenge racism: https://www.splcenter.org/our-initiatives
• National Network of Abortion Funds is a network of nearly 100 abortion funds. Abortion funds are grassroots organizations that support people seeking abortion access. Help build a world where all reproductive options are valued, accessible, and stigma-free: https://abortionfunds.org/get-involved/
• The National LGBTQ Task Force builds power, takes action, and creates change to achieve freedom, justice, and equity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. Help advance freedom, justice, and equity for all LGBTQ+ people: https://www.thetaskforce.org/get-involved/
• Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is a global nonprofit organization tackling climate change. EDF works to solve the most critical environmental problems facing the planet, focusing on mitigating climate change, restoring the ocean’s bounty, protecting wildlife and their habitats, and safeguarding our health: https://www.edf.org/get-involved
• The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) is a legal organization fighting for racial justice. Using the power of law, narrative, research, and people, they defend and advance the full dignity and citizenship of Black people in America. Learn more about this mission: https://www.naacpldf.org/about-us/

3. 🫵 REMEMBER, YOU ARE NOT POWERLESS! And know that when each of our hundreds of members take 1 small action each month, we are able to create a BIG impact. We need you, and we need each other! 

Together, we are stronger.

SJ and Emila

Founders, We Have Power