Civic Engagement Resources
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The best way to fight back against apathy and defend our democracy is to GET INVOLVED!
Find a cause you believe in, connect with a local organization doing that work, and join the good fight.
Below are organizations working at the national, statewide, and local level.
These are independent resources we’re sharing for informational purposes — not official partnerships or endorsements.
- National -
- DCCC – Donate to flip Republican-held House seats
- DCCC – Support vulnerable Democratic incumbents
- DCCC – Track competitive House races in 2026
- DSCC – Donate and volunteer to flip the Senate
- Democrats – Volunteer, donate, and organize with the Democratic Party
- Swing Left – Donate and volunteer in the most competitive races
- Mobilize – Find local volunteer events near you
- Contest Every Race – Support Democratic candidates in every district
- Young Democrats of America – Youth-led political organizing and advocacy
- Common Cause – Fight for voting rights and democratic reform
- Indivisible – Join a local grassroots chapter in your community
- MoveOn – Petition, donate, and mobilize for progressive causes
- 51501– Protest fascism and corporate power
- No Kings – Mobilize against Trump’s authoritarian administration
- No Voice Unheard – Find local protest resources and actions
- Vote Forward– Write letters to low-propensity voters to turn them out
- Run for Something – Run for local office or recruit candidates
- Democracy Forward – Track and support pro-democracy court cases
- Working Families Party – Organize workers and communities for economic justice
- 5 Calls – Get phone scripts to call your representatives on key issues
- Postcards to Swing States (Progressive Turnout Project) – Write postcards to voters in key House and Senate races
- Swing Blue Alliance – Write postcards to reach voters others have missed
- State -
- California Democrats – Volunteer, donate, and organize with the California Democratic Party
- California Labor Federation – Statewide AFL-CIO federation advocating for workers’ rights and electing pro-labor candidates
- California Environmental Voters – Elect pro-environment candidates and advance climate policy in California
- Indivisible CA StateStrong – Advocate for progressive policies in Sacramento
- California Democracy Partnership — Coalition of labor, voting rights, and community organizations fighting voter suppression and strengthening California’s democracy
- Courage California – Elect progressive candidates and hold officials accountable statewide
- Health Care for All California – Advocate for universal healthcare in California
- California Fights Forward – Volunteer to flip key California House seats in 2026
- NARAL Pro-Choice California – Protect and expand reproductive rights in California
- Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment – Grassroots organizing for economic and racial justice
- Local -
- Action Together West – All progressive action events, compiled into one calendar
- Democratic Party of Contra Costa – Local party hub for organizing, events, and progressive resources
- Lamorinda Democratic Club – Democratic organizing for Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda residents
- Marsh Creek Democratic Club – Democratic organizing for East Contra Costa County residents
- Castro Valley Democratic Club – Democratic organizing for Castro Valley residents
- Contra Costa Young Democrats – Democratic organizing for young voters across Contra Costa County
- Tri-Valley Democratic Club – Democratic organizing for Tri-Valley area residents
- East Bay Young Democrats – Democratic organizing for young voters across the East Bay
- Lambda Democratic Club – Democratic organizing for LGBTQ+ East Bay residents
- Indivisible ReSisters Contra Costa – Weekly actions, food pantry, and immigration court presence in Walnut Creek and Concord
- Contra Costa NOW – Advocate for women’s rights, reproductive freedom, and ending gender-based violence
- Contra Costa Progressives – Local progressive organizing and action alerts in Contra Costa County
- Concord Communities Alliance – Fight for affordable housing and tenant protections in Concord
- Commit to Democracy – Phone bank, canvass, and recruit volunteers for democracy
- Sunrise Bay Area – Youth-led movement fighting for a Green New Deal and climate justice
- 350 Bay Area – Grassroots organizing to end fossil fuels and fight climate change
- Sierra Club Mt. Diablo – Local conservation advocacy, community events, and guided hikes
- Sunflower Alliance – Fight fossil fuel projects and pollution in the East Bay
- Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice – Community events and advocacy promoting peace, freedom, and social justice
- PFLAG Lamorinda – Support and community for LGBTQ+ people and their families
- Bay Area Border Relief – Volunteer to serve children and families seeking asylum
- Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County – Build bridges across faith communities through dialogue and service
- Contra Costa Interfaith Coalition – Volunteer to provide food and essentials to county residents in need
- Multi-faith Action Coalition – Faith-based organizing to fight poverty and advocate for healthcare and justice
- United Latino Voices – Grassroots organizing for Latinx civic engagement, health equity, and student success in Contra Costa County
- Monument Crisis Center – Volunteer to provide food, education, and emergency resources to low-income families in Concord and Central Contra Costa County
- Democrats of Rossmoor – Large Democratic Club within Rossmoor
Want to add your organization to this list?
Email teammarkdesaulnier@gmail.com with your suggestion!