This page offers a directory of local, statewide, and national organizations focused on civic engagement and community advocacy. Whether you’re looking to participate in formal Democratic clubs, support grassroots organizing, or deepen your involvement in democratic processes, these groups provide opportunities to connect and take action.
Local organizations provide opportunities to connect with neighbors, participate in Democratic clubs, and contribute to community-driven advocacy efforts.
Any registered Democrat in the state of California who subscribes to DWEDC’s mission is eligible for membership in DWEDC irrespective of age, disability, economic status, gender, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
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Advocating for equality and progress in the Tahoe community
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The United Democrats meet weekly in Placerville. Join the (private) Facebook group to learn more.
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Organizes, informs, and mobilizes the local community. Part of the national 50501 movement standing for democracy.
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Community organization fighting for economic and social justice, human rights, and a healthy and sustainable planet.
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Strives to build a government that works for everyone, through grassroots organizing, direct action, and strategic advocacy.
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Committed to safeguarding vulnerable communities and working towards a better future.
Connect on FacebookThese statewide organizations work to advance civic engagement, policy advocacy, and democratic participation across California.
The nation’s largest statewide party, CADEM fights for California’s most vulnerable communities, protects working families and ensures that we live up to the promises of the California dream.
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This grassroots party is for the multiracial working class, fighting to make California care for all its people, not just the wealthy and well connected.
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a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights, build grassroots power in our communities, drive policy change on the biggest challenges facing our state, and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy.
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Organizing for a brighter, more equal future, and electing Democrats up and down the ballot.
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Nationwide movement of millions of people working to stop the rise of authoritarianism in the United States and to demand a real democracy.
Check out these practical guides, created to help individuals and organizations understand our power, strengthen democratic participation, organize effectively, and engage in civic life.
Making it easy to reach out your Congressmembers, 5 Calls researches the issues, writes scripts, and compiles phone numbers. All you have to do is make the call!
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Learn about the ten steps to autocracy and authoritarianism, and the ten steps to building freedom and power in this mobilization and education effort led by Stacey Abrams.
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Find effective, persuasive messages in this guide developed by We Make the Future, ASO Communications, and partners. Check out their other messaging resources here.
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This guide offers a set of strategies and practical first steps to help you begin building community power to push back against authoritarianism and protect our freedoms.
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