I believe you should put your money where your mouth is. Even small amounts like $5 or $10 per month is less than weekly coffees! And it beats big corporate interests. I am thankful for democracy!

– Linda, AR

I believe in giving. No one can be successful without it. However, my budget doesn’t always line up with my desire. I was furloughed from my job as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but I was happy to set aside $10.00. I plan to give more during this election year (in small bites). Before being furloughed, student loans and recovering from periods of unemployment limited my budget, as well. I’m glad that the candidates recognize the importance of small-dollar donors. It gives all of us the ability to participate in, and support, democracy.

– Anjelia, NJ

Why donate? It’s not like my five dollars will even make a difference? But what if 100 people donated five dollars? What if 1,000 people donated five dollars? What if 1 million people donated five dollars? You see, we are all in this together. If we all stick together, we will get this country back on track. It will be the country we want to leave our children and grandchildren.

– Erin, CT

I’m a small-dollar donor because I believe as citizens we are called upon to participate in our democracy as much as possible. And with all of the dark money that funds the Republicans, the rest of us have to make our voices heard so that we have a chance to elect people who will listen to and act on our behalf, not just corporations and billionaires.

– Martha, CA

In retirement I am not able to make a large donation. However, a $10.00 monthly donation to candidates I support makes me feel that I am still making a contribution toward a better future.

– Anne, MA

I am a small-dollar donor because I know that multiple small-dollar donors make a powerful impact! Every $10 can make a big difference. This election year is so critical. We are electing more than politicians. We are fighting for our very health and safety. We have to put our small dollars together to fight against the huge donors and super PACs who support candidates who only care about themselves.

– Michele, SC

I am retired and don’t have great amounts of money to give. When I give $5 or $10 to candidates, I imagine thousands of other Democrats like me doing the same thing. That is how we defeat the big-money special interests that bankroll the GOP.

– Mark, MO