Reflections from Walk the Walk Supporters
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Why I donate to Walk the Walk
"Now that I understand the strategy of WtW, they get my biggest donations. WtW has done their homework. I know my contribution will have the greatest impact, because it’s going to grassroots organizations - with track records in relational organizing - to get out the vote in key locations - with underserved populations. I’m grateful to Walk the Walk for their dedication, wisdom and guidance."
"The beauty of WtW: We can raise money locally and affect the election nationally."
"I give only to Walk the Walk. And I give way more than I’ve ever donated before."
"I live in Connecticut and can’t walk the precincts in North Carolina. But I can donate to Down Home North Carolina and they walk those precincts."
On Relational Organizing
"The idea that grassroots organizations are working year-round to build relationships in their own communities is so smart. People talk about their concerns and their concerns are heard. Their concerns, their issues count. And their votes count."
"By going door to door in their own neighborhoods, the grassroots organizers are connecting one on one – face to face. Shaking someone’s hand, looking them in the eye, and talking about what is important to them - this builds community."
The Waste in Political Campaign Donations
"Having worked for a lot of different campaigns, I am appalled by the waste of revenue."
"Slick flyers and door hangers! Expensive television advertising! Forget about it."
Two Octogenarians do Community Outreach
One 83-year-old describes herself as a “Walk the Walk cheerleader.” In her daily walks, she talks to people and gives them WtW material that she has reprinted herself. She says:
“I’ve been involved in elections for over 50 years and the best organization I’ve found is www.WalktheWalkUSA.org.”
She recommends that people attend one zoom, and if they are impressed, to tell three friends, and ask them to do the same.
Despite health challenges, she believes in this work and puts her energy and experience to use. She believes that each of us can make a difference.
An 85-year-old supporter wrote the following note and walked her neighborhood in a very hot season.
Dear Neighbors,
I am _____, your neighbor. I’ve lived on ______ Drive for many years. We may have met. I’m 85 years old and I’m becoming a dedicated and busy political activist. I remember the McCarthy hearings in the 1950s when American citizens turned against each other based on political beliefs. I was active in the civil rights movement and the women’s movement. And I am called again to step up and take a stand. The situation in America is now fraught with danger, as the very fundamentals of our democracy are at risk.
After being inundated with information about many worthwhile organizations and candidates, I’ve gotten involved in an impressive political initiative, Walk the Walk USA. Its goal is to pool the resources of people who are financially comfortable (like many of us on _______ Drive) with people working actively for grass root organizations in key battleground states.
Do what’s effective. Start early. Don’t stop.