Making a Difference: LEARN MORE, TAKE ACTION

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One of the goals of Front Porch AF is to share ways we can make a positive difference in our world. We may all have different opinions and beliefs and ways of doings things, but one thing we can agree on is that we are all in this together. The links we share here are just the beginning. If you have ideas about how a simple action can help make our world a better place, even if it's only one small corner of that world, let us know! Please use the form on the Contact page to hit us up.

• Megan Palmer and Her Music and Writing MeganPalmer.com
• Book: COURAGEOUS WELL BEING FOR NURSES more info here
• SAFPAW Southern Alliance for People and Animal Welfare
• Therapeutic Touch International

ELIZABETH COOK suggests the best ways you can support your favorite musicians and artists by ...

• Going to their shows
• Buying their merch
• Following them on socials, commenting, sharing, boosting
• Connect with them, so they can connect with you

METAMORPHOSIS BEAUTIFULLY CHANGED — empowering women to triumph over the barriers of homelessness.

The Bulwark

Not just a media site, a community. Check them out.

Conexión Américas

      Mezcla Interaction Mexican Brunch December 7

Second Harvest of Middle Tennessee

Catholic Charities

The Branch of Nashville

OASIS Center

Just Us at the Oasis Center

Nashville Launch Pad

AFSP Suicide Prevention

Shower Up Nashville

Run for Something

Amanda Litman

Find a Seat in Your District

Where Can I Run?

Veterans' Organizations—and as our guest Wes Minto noted, start locally. They can use our help. "Thank you for your service" is nice. But not enough.

Vote Vets 

VoteVets.org

VoteVets elevates the voices of Veterans and military families through progressive legislative policies and electoral endorsements that impact the lives of active service members, Veterans, and the country.

Veterans for American Ideals

https://www.facebook.com/Vets4AmerIdeals 

“We raised our right hands and pledged to support and defend the Constitution. That commitment does not stop.”

Wounded Warrior Project

https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

Empowering Veterans Through Programs, Services, and Advocacy

Local—Nashville, for example:

Operation Stand Down Tennessee 

https://www.osdtn.org/

Operation Stand Down Tennessee engages, equips, and empowers military Veterans and their families through crisis, career, connection, and community services. 

5 CALLS makes advocacy accessible by making it easy for you to reach your members of Congress and make your voice heard. They research issues, write scripts that clearly articulate a progressive position, figure out the most  influential decision-makers, and collect phone numbers for their offices.  All you have to do is call. 5calls.org

The TEP works for the equality of LGBTQ people in Tennessee.  When you sign up, you will get an email with campaigns to take action on bills moving through the legislature that week. They provide a quick-fill-in form and make sure the message get sto *your* state representatives and senators. Easy peasy. TNEP.org