Dear John,

Taxes are needed to support vital services like health care, public schools and public transportation. But Alabama’s upside-down tax structure means people with low incomes pay more than their fair share. When we shared the possibilities to fix this broken system with you, our members, your priority was clear: Untax groceries! Thanks to your advocacy and support, Alabama has finally reduced our state grocery tax, making it easier for working families to make ends meet.

It’s clear that our message has been heard, and our people-led movement is working. We know this win is just the beginning. Will you donate to Arise today to build on our momentum and continue to create a more equitable state?

I’ve been working at Arise since 1994. My first role was as the phone organizer and office manager, so part of my job was to oversee our phone trees. At the time, this was our rapid response advocacy network. Today, this network looks different. You may take action from email alerts, or maybe you receive a text from me or from one of our other organizers asking for your help.

But regardless of how the world and even our policies shift around us, the core of Arise’s power – you – remains unwavering! Our collective focus on citizen advocacy, statewide organizing and policy analysis is how we have always won big with the people of Alabama, including this year on the grocery tax.

Will you give your first year-end gift today to bolster our movement as we head into this year's legislative session?

I am committed to the promise of a state where everyone has the resources they need to survive. I know big things are coming – more steps to untax groceries fully, to close the health coverage gap by expanding Medicaid, to boost public transportation funding and more.

To accomplish these goals, we need to keep growing our people power. We’re in a pivotal moment. We need your help to make sure we translate the energy from our wins this year into more positive actions from policymakers.

Thank you for your support to ensure our collective voice and people power remains strong heading into the new year. I hope you will consider a year-end gift today.

Take care,

Presdelane Harris, organizing director