Together for Democracy Resource Hub
Build community, find courage, and advance democracy by hosting a Dinner for Democracy or Coffee for Change. Get everything you need to gather friends, neighbors, and colleagues for meaningful conversations and collective action.
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About This Activity
All the chaos and confusion coming from extremists follows a well-known authoritarian playbook aimed at making people feel hopeless and defeated. Together for Democracy defies this by creating and strengthening community.
Dinners for Democracy and Coffees for Change create space for people across the country to:
- Build community with neighbors, friends, and colleagues
- Engage in the work to protect and advance democracy
- Answer the question: "What can I do to make a difference?"
- Practice self-care and mutual support
- Build bridges with people who have different experiences
Since its founding in 2024, Together for Democracy has gathered hundreds of advocates, storytellers, scholars, policymakers, and local changemakers—all united by a single purpose: building collective power for a democracy that works for all of us.
Three Ways to Engage
The Resource Hub is organized into three hubs designed to meet communities where they are—whether motivated to take action, focus on self-care, or build new bridges.
Action Hub
Engage local government, participate in elections, and take concrete steps to advance democracy in your community.
Support Hub
Support community resources, practice self-care, and help local organizations and institutions thrive.
Connection Hub
Connect with diverse people, learn something new, and broaden your perspective through community building.
Action Hub: Engage Your Community
Engage Local Government Officials:
Attend Public Meetings
Show up to community forums. Stay informed and show policymakers that people are paying attention.
Meet Elected Officials
Meet with city council and school board members. Discuss local issues and learn about their priorities.
Serve on a Commission
Apply to serve on local commissions. These positions help study issues and make policy recommendations.
Thank Your Officials
Reach out to thank local leaders. Navigating the current climate as an elected official can be tough.
Participate in Local Elections:
Volunteer on Campaigns
Local campaigns have small budgets. Block walk, distribute yard signs, or host a small fundraiser.
Become a Poll Worker
Poll workers are essential to democracy. Local jurisdictions are always in need of more.
Support Hub: Strengthen Your Community
Use Your Local Library
Fight censorship by checking out challenged books, using library resources, or joining the library board.
Support Public Radio
Become a member of your local station. In many areas, public radio is the only truly local news source.
Support Local Nonprofits
Make a contribution, volunteer your time, or buy lunch for an organization's staff one day.
Join Your Neighborhood Association
Work with fellow residents to address issues, host events, and advocate for policies that help everyone.
Remember: Practice self-care and encourage others to do the same. Rest and joy are acts of resistance!
Connection Hub: Build Bridges
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the news, that's because chaos and confusion is the point. This moment requires all of us to engage—democracy is not a spectator sport. That includes creating community with people who have different experiences from you.
Partner Organizations for Learning & Connection:
Explore Democracy & Art:
- Research the connection between democracy and art
- Watch TED Talks on why art is important to democracy
- Visit museums that underscore the importance of freedom
For Attorneys: Join the Rise Up Federal Worker Legal Defense Network to help non-partisan federal workers who have been illegally fired.
How to Host Your Gathering
Get Your Toolkit
Download the free toolkit or purchase a Party in a Box kit
Set a Date
Pick a time and gather 5-10+ friends at your home, café, or virtually
Host Your Event
Use conversation starters and resource hub materials
Take Action
Share resources, spread the word, and take actionable steps
Three Kit Options:
Free Digital Toolkit
FREE
- Video content
- Conversation starters
- Practical tips for action
- Resource hub access
Standard Party in a Box
Purchase
- Printed handouts
- Branded notebooks
- Koozies & stickers
- Spices and more!
Deluxe Party in a Box
Purchase
- Everything in standard
- Apron, tote bag, hat
- More swag included
- Virtual briefing invite with CEO
Share your gathering on social media and tag @DemocracyForward with #DinnersforDemocracy or #CoffeeforChange
About Democracy Forward
⚖️ Legal Organization
National legal organization fighting for people and democracy
📅 Founded
2017, after the 2016 election
⭐ Charity Navigator
4 out of 4 star rating
📍 Contact
dinnersfordemocracy@democracyforward.org
Democracy Forward advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy, public education, and regulatory engagement. They took the Trump administration to court more than 100 times and represent voters, workers, veterans, immigrants, educators, medical professionals, scientists, researchers, journalists, parents, students, and community organizations.
Since January 2025:
- Filed 60+ legal actions
- Launched 82+ investigations
- Brought together 500+ organizations in coalition
- Spoken with hundreds of thousands of Americans through tele-townhalls
Never underestimate the power we all have—We, the People.
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