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Membership is the Heart of WV’s Work
True to its beginnings almost twenty years ago, Women’s Voices Raised for Social Justice remains a membership-driven grassroots organization. Even with the significant contributions of our wonderful paid employees, the bulk of our social justice work remains in the hands of our dedicated members who volunteer their time and talent to help us as an organization fulfill our mission. We also rely on our members to contribute financially to ensure WV’s ongoing survival and success. Without generous and consistent member and donor financial support our organization will not endure.
The words of the National Council of Nonprofits remind us of why our members’ work and our organization’s existence are so important: “Charitable nonprofits embody the best of America. They provide a way for people to work together for the common good, transforming shared beliefs and hopes into action. They give shape to our boldest dreams, highest ideals, and noblest causes.” Although it is easy to see the benefit of those organizations that provide tangible direct services, it may be harder for us to recognize the essential benefits of the nontangible resources WV provides. Our educational programs, advocacy activities, and direct social justice work provide our members with opportunities to greatly increase their individual influence. We also create a special community where members can join hundreds of other women who passionately share their commitment to social justice. Where else can you find a connection as special as that?
It is time to demonstrate your investment in WV’s next 20 years by joining for the first time or renewing your current membership and donating generously to our spring campaign. With your help, we will preserve WV’s stellar reputation of integrity and a deep commitment to creating a just and equitable St. Louis.
~ Liz Sondhaus
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