checking in from WV

Hello {NAME} — I just landed in West Virginia today, one of our Groundwork partner states and I wanted to touch base with you quickly. I’m already on the road with GWP Executive Director, Emily. We grabbed some early coffee for a long day of traveling and meetings with grantees, partners, and friends. Here we are with Groundwork grantee Jenny Williams of the West Virginia Faith Coalition. [Joe Kennedy with Groundwork grantee, Jenny Williams of the WV Faith Coalition, and Groundwork Exec. Director Emily Kaufman]( We have a packed schedule during our time in the Mountain State – meeting with dedicated folks like Dr. Shanequa Smith who leads the Black Voter Impact Initiative, a Groundwork Grantee, which empowers BIPOC voters in West Virginia and is training the next generation of Black youth organizers. Partners like her are putting in the work to make a difference, and we’re here to help. I’m eager to see the work our partners are doing firsthand. And even more excited to share with you all what I learn and experience over the next few days. In the meantime, while I am on the road, I am missing out on some valuable call time to build out the resources for our upcoming grants and mini-grants. Any chance you can chip in now to help keep us on track? Here’s the link I typically use for my call time: [( Building networks and supporting people who are building infrastructure in their communities not only benefits them, it helps us bring more voices to the table in ways that the political establishment never could have imagined. Groundwork is the only national organization wholly focused on funding organizing in red states and the only national organization committed to strategic, multi-year, sustained investments in these places. That’s why I started the Groundwork Project, and that’s why we are working so hard. As I said, I am so excited to see how that work and mission are being put into action as I am on the ground in West Virginia this week. More soon! Joe – Joe Kennedy (he/him) Founder Groundwork Project --------------------------------------------------------------- Founded by Joe Kennedy III, Groundwork Project invests in year-round, local community organizing in places Democrats have gotten used to writing off. With a focus on Appalachia, the Deep South, and the Plains, we support local advocates and activists working to build durable political infrastructure and secure power for those historically excluded. [CONTRIBUTE]( Individual contributions will be allocated as follows: $5,000 per calendar year to a bank account that operates as a Federal PAC, and the remainder to the Non-Contribution Account of our PAC. --------------------------------------------------------------- We want to respect your boundaries while keeping you informed. Too many emails? Instead of unsubscribing, check out our [Email Lite Program](. We will only send you the most important messages each month. [Sign up for Email Lite here.]( If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please [unsubscribe](. 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