Hi folks! My birthday is on Oct. 12th (yay, 32!), and every year, to celebrate, I do a fundraiser for @runningstart, an org here in D.C. that trains + empowers young women and non-binary folks in high school and college to run for office + be leaders in public service. (thread)
Increasing the representation of women and non-binary folks in elected office is an issue near and dear to my heart, and starting folks early in life on that path is crucial to them leading down the road. So, here's my goal...
I want to raise $10,000 for @runningstart to provide four full scholarships for four high schoolers to attend the Young Women's Leadership Program here in D.C. next summer. And I would LOVE for y'all donate. But what's in it for you?
Other than the satisfaction of all the above and empowering women and non-binary folks, I will gladly follow you on here and send you a handwritten "thank you" note for your generosity. SO... if you can spare it, help me celebrate! Donate: facebook.com/donate/2436782…
For folks who DO NOT have Facebook, you can donate to @runningstart using this link: secure.runningstartonline.org/page/contribut…
