Group Handbook

When getting involved in activism, there are some best practices to keep in mind. We have compiled a guide to help get you started whether you’re a part of a group or an individual activist.

How to Write a Letter to Congress

Have you ever watched the news only to be frustrated with something your Senator said during an interview? This situation presents an excellent opportunity to express your voice to your elected…

How to Write a Letter to the Editor

A letter to the editor is a short letter to a local newspaper or publication that gives your opinion on an issue or concern and calls on your lawmakers or fellow community members to take action…

Attend a Town Hall

Attending town hall meetings is a great way to ask Members of Congress questions face-to-face. It is critical that we are visible and vocal, so we can hold our representatives accountable for…

Attend a School Board or City Council Meeting

Many political decisions are made at the local level. It is critical that ACT for America has a presence at city council and school board meetings. Our elected representatives need to see that we…

Conduct a Voter Registration

Helping register voters is an important part exercising our Constitutional right to vote. ACT For America has been able to pass bills on both the federal and state levels. Registering to vote is…

Host a Recruitment Drive

Holding a tabling event allows like-minded individuals to hear about ACT for America and the issues that we support. To grow our organization, and our voter base, we must reach out to new people…

Host a Back the Blue Appreciation Event

At ACT for America strongly supports our men and women in blue. Police and law enforcement officials are laying it all on the line, day after day, to ensure the public is protected from threats…

Host a 9/11 Memorial Event

Not even two decades after 9/11 and it seems like America has forgotten about the terrorist attack that forever changed our country. In order to never forget, we must continue reminding people --…

Organize a Letter to the Editor Campaign

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Organize a Community Service Event

While ACT for America is the largest grassroots national security organization in the country, we recognize the importance of giving back to our local communities. Here are some community service…

Host a Movie Screening

Movie screenings can be used to not only educate ACT for America members, but to also present our issues to people who are unfamiliar with the work that our organization does. When hosting a…