Combined Party Calendar

Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Tuesday, June 2nd from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on Planning Your Fundraising Strategy. We're here to help, so join us to learn the following:

Describe how to set and and track progress towards fundraising goals

Review factors that influence how campaigns develop a fundraising strategy

Identify ways to adapt fundraising plans as benchmarks are met, missed, or exceeded

Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Wednesday, June 3rd from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on Creating Visibility in Your Community Before Running for Office. We're here to help, so join us to learn the following:

Describe a three step process for building early support for your decision to run
Discuss ways to effectively build a brand and establish authentic relationships
Explore ways to mobilize your earliest supporters to help get your campaign off the ground
This training is right for you if you're strongly considering a run for elected office but have not yet formally filed to run.

Join SURJ to launch Block by Block in your community!
Block by Block is our 2026 campaign to elect, mobilize, and grow our power — neighborhood by neighborhood. This call is where we move from training to action.

We are in a decisive moment in the fight against authoritarianism. Millions of people are taking to the streets, and communities are pushing back. The opportunity to defeat the billionaire agenda and win the world we deserve is real — but protest alone won’t win.

On our May 27 Action Hour we'll welcome in new National Members and hear from experienced National Members. Please join us, whether you're a SURJ National Member or not!

On this one hour call we will:

Take a meaningful, virtual action together
Meet people who are new to SURJ, and hear from people who have been organizing with us for a while.
Get a short orientation to SURJ
Make sense of the current state of the world right now
Learn about ways to join SURJ’s work: find a chapter or circle near you, join an organizing training, and sign up for a phonebank or national organizing project.

Come phone bank with SURJ!
We are now in a decisive phase of the fight against authoritarianism, the threat is real and the stakes are high. And people are fighting back. Millions have protested, and we've watched powerful organizing coming out of Minneapolis, Chicago, and other cities that have borne the brunt of ICE's assaults on our communities. Mass anger exists, but mass organization does not yet exist at the scale needed to win. Movements become real when they reach millions: organized, trained, and acting together.

All families will eventually face a challenging moment. It could be a serious health issue, a newborn baby, or an elderly parent who needs care. For too many Americans, that moment means choosing between their loved ones and a paycheck they can't afford to lose.

Paid leave policies would be a gamechanger for families. Join us to learn what this legislation could look like, what it would mean for parents, caregivers, and communities, and what it actually takes to turn this policy into law.

We'll also take a close look at Virginia where they just passed paid family and medical leave and hear directly from the advocates and legislators who made it happen. Virginia proved it's possible. Come learn how to take action on paid leave at both the federal and state level.

We are now in a decisive phase of the fight against authoritarianism, the threat is real and the stakes are high. And people are fighting back. Millions have protested, and we've watched powerful organizing coming out of Minneapolis, Chicago, and other cities that have borne the brunt of ICE's assaults on our communities. Mass anger exists, but mass organization does not yet exist at the scale needed to win. Movements become real when they reach millions: organized, trained, and acting together.

Come take action with SURJ! We'll be calling voters about primary races working to elect progressive champions in key states and districts to ultimately take back BOTH the House and Senate this November.

Come phone bank with SURJ!
We are now in a decisive phase of the fight against authoritarianism, the threat is real and the stakes are high. And people are fighting back. Millions have protested, and we've watched powerful organizing coming out of Minneapolis, Chicago, and other cities that have borne the brunt of ICE's assaults on our communities. Mass anger exists, but mass organization does not yet exist at the scale needed to win. Movements become real when they reach millions: organized, trained, and acting together.

We'll be calling voters about primary races working to elect progressive champions in key states and districts to ultimately take back BOTH the House and Senate this November. These races include:

Graham Platner, who is a Marine, U.S. Army veteran, and oyster farmer running to be the next Senator to represent Maine.
Will Lawrence, who is an organizer and coalition-builder with experience speaking truth to power and getting results at the local, state and federal level running to represent Michigan Congressional District 7 in Lansing.
Kaela Berg, who is an organizer, flight attendant, union leader with AFA/CWA, and a Minnesota State Representative. She has worked up to three jobs, bought groceries from the dollar store to feed her family, and lived without health insurance during a global pandemic and she is now running to represent Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District with an economic populist message.

Join our Metro Atlanta SURJ Circles to connect, share information about local actions, and invite friends and neighbors into collective action!

Join the National Democratic Training Committee for a free virtual panel designed to help candidates and campaigns operate safely on the trail, at events, and everywhere in between.

Campaigns are facing an era of surging threats to safety and security. Knowing how to protect yourself and your team isn't optional anymore; it's a nonnegotiable factor in running a strong campaign. In this training, experts from the Democracy Security Project will share practical, actionable guidance to help you build a culture of safety that keeps your whole team covered.

In this training, we'll cover:

How to assess and prepare for physical safety risks on the campaign trail
Best practices for securing events and public appearances
How to build a team culture that prioritizes safety at every stage
Tools and protocols to protect candidates, staff, and volunteers in the field

Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Wednesday, June 10th from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on How to Connect with Voters Through Personal Stories. We're here to help, so join us to learn the following:

Identify when and why you’ll share personal stories during a campaign
Use the Story of Self framework to craft effective stories
Practice tailoring personal stories to audience and purpose
This training is right for you if you're organizing in any voter-facing capacity or are involved in the development of messages/messaging.

Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Thursday, June 11th from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on Planning Your Campaign's Communications Strategy. We're here to help, so join us to learn the following:

1. Discuss how successful campaigns develop a cohesive message and identity

2. Describe how to set, and track progess towards, communications and messaging goals

3. Practice developing plans for earned media exposure and rapid response messaging

This training is right for you if you are responsible for the general planning and oversight of a campaign's strategy for communicating with voters, supporters, and press, particularly gear toward campaigns operating with a budget <$20,000.

While rallies and big political events can be inspiring, real change often starts with a small gathering in someone’s living room. House parties are where sh*t gets done!

Whether you want to educate people about an issue, support a great local candidate, or simply motivate your friends to become more engaged, hosting a house party is a fun and effective way to make it happen.

Join Red Wine & Blue for a step-by-step guide to planning and hosting a house party that people won’t forget. We will help you bring the energy, build connections, and make an impact in your community.

Come phone bank with SURJ!
We are now in a decisive phase of the fight against authoritarianism, the threat is real and the stakes are high. And people are fighting back. Millions have protested, and we've watched powerful organizing coming out of Minneapolis, Chicago, and other cities that have borne the brunt of ICE's assaults on our communities. Mass anger exists, but mass organization does not yet exist at the scale needed to win. Movements become real when they reach millions: organized, trained, and acting together.

Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Monday, June 15th from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on Fundraising in Action: How to Ask for Money. We're here to help, so join us to learn the following:

Describe the process by which donors are identified, categorized, and prioritized
Identify the steps involved in making an effective hard ask for money
Practice making and adapting hard asks to donors
This training is right for you if you're supporting Democratic causes/candidates by raising money via direct asks to donors.

Our June Banned Book Club features Mad Honey — and we’re thrilled to welcome both authors for this special event! This novel explores love, identity, and self-acceptance, but has also been challenged and banned because of its LGBTQ+ themes. Join Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan as they discuss why they wrote this story, the response it has received, and how they feel about the growing wave of challenges targeting their work. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to hear directly from both authors.

Our June Banned Book Club features Mad Honey — and we’re thrilled to welcome both authors for this special event! This novel explores love, identity, and self-acceptance, but has also been challenged and banned because of its LGBTQ+ themes. Join Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan as they discuss why they wrote this story, the response it has received, and how they feel about the growing wave of challenges targeting their work. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to hear directly from both authors.

2026 is a big year, and primaries are coming up fast! Make sure your local group is ready to use our friend-to-friend organizing tools to get all of their friends and family educated on the issues, the candidates, and how to vote!

Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Wednesday, June 17th from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on Planning Your Approach to Digital Strategy. We're here to help, so join us to learn the following:

Discuss ways to use digital tools to maximize the reach and impact of your campaign's efforts
Detail how to set and track progress towards goals for your campaign's digital program
Review examples of campaigns successfully integrating digital tactics to support field, fundraising, and communications goals
This training is right for you if you're in the early stages of planning a run for office or supporting early strategy development for a candidate campaign.

Building connections with other women can be life-changing. No one knows that better than Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action and author of the bestselling book Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark Into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age. Want help finding your community?

Join Shannon as she celebrates the one year anniversary of her book by sharing what inspired her to write it, the lessons she learned, and why connection and community matter more than ever. You'll also hear directly from several women featured in Fired Up about pursuing their passions, building community, and creating meaningful change in their lives. Learn how easy it can be to find your spark and build the supportive community you want. We will even help you get started right at the event!

On our May 27 Action Hour we'll welcome in new National Members and hear from experienced National Members. Please join us, whether you're a SURJ National Member or not!

On this one hour call we will:

Take a meaningful, virtual action together
Meet people who are new to SURJ, and hear from people who have been organizing with us for a while.
Get a short orientation to SURJ
Make sense of the current state of the world right now
Learn about ways to join SURJ’s work: find a chapter or circle near you, join an organizing training, and sign up for a phonebank or national organizing project.

Impact events are an incredible tool to bring in new people into this work! Community impact events are welcoming opportunities for people to engage with organizers and other volunteers. This can be an event to register voters, inform voters about candidates, or introduce other volunteering events. We will spend some time talking about our Stuff Costs Too Much Weekend of Action along with best practices for running community impact events.

Once you sign up, you will receive a link to register with Zoom.

Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Tuesday, June 23rd from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on Fundamentals of Organizing. We're here to help, so join us to learn the following:

Review what organizing is and the urgency of successful electoral organizing
Discuss how power mapping can be used to inform organizing strategy
Practice using the Story of Self framework to grow a supporter base and motivate action
This training is right for you if you're motivated to impact an issue or upcoming election in your community and are unsure of how to start building and initial coalition of support.

Come phone bank with SURJ!
We are now in a decisive phase of the fight against authoritarianism, the threat is real and the stakes are high. And people are fighting back. Millions have protested, and we've watched powerful organizing coming out of Minneapolis, Chicago, and other cities that have borne the brunt of ICE's assaults on our communities. Mass anger exists, but mass organization does not yet exist at the scale needed to win. Movements become real when they reach millions: organized, trained, and acting together.

State legislatures across the country have introduced a wave of bills targeting LGBTQ+ people and their families. These bills impact everything from health care to education to the right of people to freely express themselves. To fight back effectively, we need to understand what’s happening, the motivation behind the legislation, and what strategies are working to defeat them. Join us to hear from the Advocacy Team at PFLAG as they share the major anti-LGBTQ+ trends coming out of state legislatures in 2026 and how people are pushing back. We’ll hear directly from leaders in Florida who have taken some of the most aggressive attacks head on. Most importantly, we’ll talk about what each of us can do to help fight back and win. See you there! https://redwine-blue.zoom.us/meeting/register/q9HWGRVhQM6EPA-gFn0hJg

We are now in a decisive phase of the fight against authoritarianism, the threat is real and the stakes are high. And people are fighting back. Millions have protested, and we've watched powerful organizing coming out of Minneapolis, Chicago, and other cities that have borne the brunt of ICE's assaults on our communities. Mass anger exists, but mass organization does not yet exist at the scale needed to win. Movements become real when they reach millions: organized, trained, and acting together.

Come take action with SURJ! We'll be calling voters about primary races working to elect progressive champions in key states and districts to ultimately take back BOTH the House and Senate this November.

There's a lot going on in the US right now, and it can be hard to know what to do about it. Luckily, this is where Red Wine & Blue and our Network of local groups comes in! No matter which state you live in or what issue got you fired up and ready to do more than doomscroll, the beauty of the Red Wine & Blue Network is that everyone can find or create a real, local community of women who are doing something about all the chaos around us, together! Join our team for this information session where you'll learn how you can join or create your own local group, your way, and how our team can support you. You’re not alone and you’ve taken the first step, now we’re here to help you with what’s next, and every step of the way!.

Join the National Democratic Training Committee on Tuesday, June 23rd from 1-2 pm ET for a free virtual live training on Fundamentals of Organizing. We're here to help, so join us to learn the following:

1. Review what organizing is and the urgency of successful electoral organizing
2. Discuss how power mapping can be used to inform organizing strategy
3. Practice using the Story of Self framework to grow a supporter base and motivate action

This training is right for you if you're motivated to impact an issue or upcoming election in your community and are unsure of how to start building and initial coalition of support.

Four years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the fight for reproductive freedom is far from over. While extremists continue to push abortion bans and restrictions, people across the country are fighting back and winning.

Join us as we look at the impact of the Dobbs decision, reflect on the lessons learned, and discuss what comes next. We’ll hear from Heather Booth, founder of the Jane Collective, the underground network that helped women access safe abortions before Roe and what history can teach us today. Then we'll hear from Jessica Valenti, founder of Abortion, Every Day, will break down the latest attacks on reproductive rights and the inspiring ways people are fighting back.

We'll be calling voters about primary races working to elect progressive champions in key states and districts to ultimately take back BOTH the House and Senate this November. These races include:

Graham Platner, who is a Marine, U.S. Army veteran, and oyster farmer running to be the next Senator to represent Maine.
Will Lawrence, who is an organizer and coalition-builder with experience speaking truth to power and getting results at the local, state and federal level running to represent Michigan Congressional District 7 in Lansing.
Kaela Berg, who is an organizer, flight attendant, union leader with AFA/CWA, and a Minnesota State Representative. She has worked up to three jobs, bought groceries from the dollar store to feed her family, and lived without health insurance during a global pandemic and she is now running to represent Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District with an economic populist message.

Local government shapes more of our daily lives than we often realize. From the schools our kids attend, to the roads we drive on, to what gets built near our neighborhoods, local elected officials make decisions that impact us every day. But how much power do local governments actually have and what happens when cities, states, and the federal governments clash?

Join us for our next Civics Salon to learn what local governments can and can’t do and how those decisions impact your family. If you’ve ever wondered why your city can act on some issues but not others, or why local elections matter so much, this event is the place to get answers. Don't miss this chance to better understand your local government, how to make your voice heard, and how to make an impact in your community.

Moms and families are ready for change and demanding a more affordable life so our children can thrive.

MomsRising Together is excited to launch the first-ever mom-built and mom-approved Moms’ Seal of Approval on Child Care to make child care a top election issue for candidates up and down the ballot.

Join MomsRising Together and child care champions, including:

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs
Congressman Maxwell Frost
Congresswoman Dina Titus, and
Nevada gubernatorial candidate Aaron Ford,
for a MomsRising Together Community Meeting as we launch the 2026 Moms’ Seal of Approval on Child Care. Child care champions running for office will share why they are prioritizing the needs of families and fighting for affordable child care.

Join Fourth Branch Action for a statewide Indivisible virtual event!

Join us for a report about what happened in the 2026 Washington State Legislative session. Alpana Banerjee was tireless in her advocacy during the session and will share information about what new laws passed and which ones didn't.

NOW is the time for us to prepare for the 2027 Legislative session.

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