John,

In just a few hours, 2025 will be over. And before the clock strikes midnight, I want to tell you something.

Every year, I watch women step forward with courage that takes my breath away. Women who run despite being underestimated. Women who run because their communities need them. Women who run even when the cost feels impossibly high.

And every year, I am reminded why this work is so important.

Tonight is the last night of 2025 and our last chance to reach our $50,000 year-end goal. Thanks to a generous donor, every gift made before midnight will be doubled, dollar for dollar. And I am asking you, personally, to help us finish this year with strength and hope.

We trained the women who made history in 2025.

We supported candidates who broke barriers, flipped chambers, won tough races, and carried their communities through chaos.

We watched 13 Emerge alums serve in Congress (and in 2026, we have a chance to double that number!)

And we did it because people like you believed in this mission.

Please make your year-end gift before midnight and have it doubled to ensure we can train the women who will defend our rights, protect our democracy, and lead us into 2026.

Thank you for standing with us and believing in Emerge.

With gratitude,
A’shanti F. Gholar
President & CEO, Emerge