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Stand Together is a philanthropic community driving solutions on dozens of issues, including education, health care, and bridging partisan divides.
Arlington, VA
Joined April 2018
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Thomas Jefferson wrote that all men are created equal and endowed with the right to pursue happiness. He didn't write a plan. The people who built this country — and the ones rebuilding it today — filled in the rest. From affordable housing to elder care, the Stand Together community partners with individuals solving America's biggest challenges from the ground up. #america250
The mental health system wasn't built for 2 a.m. Backed by Stand Together Ventures Lab, two companies @AuraHealthHQ and @ManifestAppHQ are expanding the possibility for more personalized self-care options instead of one-size-fits-all mental wellness 🧵
Read the full article with the companies’ founders Amy Wu and @steveleesf.
bit.ly/4yWu2bK
Americans aren't short on ways to serve. Or, for many, the time to give. Faith communities, civic groups, workplaces, sports clubs, and thousands of nonprofits all need help. Memphis alone has more than 8,000 nonprofits. So why is getting involved still so hard? 🧵
Many Americans want to make a difference in their communities. The challenge is not always willingness—it is finding an opportunity that fits their lives.
@ArmyNormalFolks, the movement led by @IamCoachBill, is redefining service with a six pilot programs across the U.S. At the heart of each club is a core premise: service can strengthen a community—and help people find connection within it.
"You just join us when you can," says co-founder Alex Cortes.
Read the full story: bit.ly/4Av4Ef4
A strong democracy needs more than a Constitution. It needs people who believe they have a role in shaping their communities and their country. That’s why Abigail Adams’ story is worth revisiting on #ConstitutionDay. 🧵
During the American Revolution, Adams followed the debates shaping the new nation and challenged its leaders to build a more inclusive vision of liberty. In 1776, she urged her husband, John Adams, to “Remember the Ladies”—asking who would have a voice, representation, and a real stake in self-government.
Her example shows what civic participation can look like: stay curious, question assumptions, and speak up when you believe something can be better.
Read more about what Abigail Adams’ letters can teach us: bit.ly/4djFlCs
