our mission statement

You are receiving this message because of your strong support of Joe Kennedy. He founded Groundwork Project to support community organizers across America, working year-round to create the political infrastructure and coalitions that drive progressive reform and build Democratic power. [Contribute to help with this mission now.]( For decades, the Democratic Party has under-resourced, under-valued, and under-recognized the importance of local political infrastructure and year-round grassroots organizing. 2020 put into sharp focus the limits of boom-or-bust campaigning, where massive amounts of money, attention, and volunteers parachute into certain states a few weeks before Election Day -- only to dry up the day after. Luckily 2020 also showed us a better way. - In Georgia, it was a decades-long effort by local organizers to register new voters that delivered Democrats the Senate. - In Arizona and Wisconsin, the long-term commitment of native organizers to turn out votes on tribal land gave Joe Biden the edge he needed. - It was grassroots organizers in red states like Missouri that delivered Medicaid expansion and in essential battlegrounds like Florida that finally raised the minimum wage. We need to invest -- often and early -- in the people doing the work on the ground in their community to build support for Democratic values, issues, and candidates 365 days a year. That’s why Joe created Groundwork Project. [Donate to be a Founding Donor and join this movement.]( ---- We wanted to share our mission statement with you right away, so you can see what we are all about. Groundwork Project will: - Support community organizers, advocates, and activists in Massachusetts and across the country who are working year-round to build a just, free, and equitable future for all. - Invest in hyperlocal efforts that build sustainable political infrastructure, engage and educate voters, and build power for the underrepresented and disenfranchised. - Advocate for a more connected, responsive, and representative Democratic Party that can win elections and deliver the progress that American families need. [DONATE NOW]( How we will do this work: - We listen first. We act on what we hear and learn -- not what we assume. - We amplify voices, direct spotlight, and offer support with no expectation of transaction. - We play the long game and understand the benefit of investing in pipelines on the ground to create change “up-ballot”. - We know the “redder” the community, often the more critical the work and often the deeper the need. Lastly, we believe that you cannot win a fight you don’t show up for. [You can start by becoming a Founding Donor to Groundwork Project.]( As a Founding Donor, you will be the first to hear about our virtual launch events coming soon! You will also be on the ground floor as we fight for a wholesale redirection of Democratic dollars, time, energy, and resources, towards grassroots groups doing essential community organizing with little spotlight or support. --------------------------------------------------------------- Groundwork Project was founded by Joe Kennedy III to support community organizers, advocates, and activists nationwide who are working year-round to build a just, free, and equitable future for all. For decades, the Democratic Party has under-resourced, under-valued, and under-recognized the importance of local political infrastructure and year-round grassroots organizing. This needs to change. We're directing resources, attention, and support to the local advocates and state-based organizations doing the deep, long-term organizing that Democrats need to build a more diverse party, expand its base, win elections, and deliver progressive policy reforms. [Contribute now.]( [CONTRIBUTE]( Paid for by Groundwork Project, www.groundworkproject.com, not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. Groundwork Project 124 Washington Street, Suite 101 Foxboro, MA 02035 United States If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please [unsubscribe](.