Central Valley Matters has raised $1 million
Tulare county orchards in CD 22 on a CVM canvass trip during the 2024 primary.
Spring is here, the flowers are blooming and Central Valley Matters is celebrating! CVM began as a small group of volunteers in 2021 when we held our first fundraiser to support grassroots groups. Now, three years later, after six events and with the generous support of donors like YOU, we have raised over ONE MILLION DOLLARS to support local groups in Kern, Kings, and Tulare Counties, all within California’s Congressional District 22. Thank you for your loyalty and all that you do.
Our work—and the work of the grassroots groups—is not done. This election year is the most pivotal since Central Valley Matters began. Many of our core team volunteers have doubled our pledges—knowing the time to donate strategically is NOW.
Central Valley Matters is committed to strategic investments in grassroots groups. What do we mean by “strategically?” Our groups are part of their local infrastructure; the money stays invested in their communities. The groups advocate for what’s important to their neighbors: clean water, decent housing, accessible healthcare, and more. They hire locally, especially youth, who then become invested in getting their families and friends to have a voice on local issues: to vote, to advocate, to become engaged civically. Your generosity empowers them to make a real difference throughout the year.
It’s called the multiplier effect of “relational organizing.” It’s not magic. It’s people of the community talking to each other, trusting each other. Just think: how often have you asked a family member or a friend, “Who are you voting for?” or “Can you tell me what this candidate stands for?” or “How can I be sure my donation will be effective?” You looked to a trusted source. That’s what our groups do during election season and throughout the year.