The progressive movement stands at a pivotal crossroads, and we need you—yes, you. Where would we be without the people who step up, roll up their sleeves, and get the real work done? RootsCamp 2025 isn’t just another conference—it’s a call to action for strategists, volunteers, organizers, and changemakers who refuse to watch from the sidelines.
If you’re tired of commentary without commitment and analysis without action, RootsCamp is where you belong.
A Call to Community
This week, the importance of community has never been clearer to me. When a close friend was critically injured, it wasn’t just a difficult moment—it was a wake-up call about the power of the people around us. It isn’t institutions or distant systems that provide comfort and support; it is the individuals who stepped up, showed up, and ensured we didn’t face it alone. These friends, neighbors, and allies reminded me what true community looks like: compassion in action, resilience in the face of challenges, and an unwavering commitment to one another.
In that moment, I realized more than ever why the work we do together matters so deeply. It’s not just about achieving big wins, making headlines, or reaching milestones. It’s about the daily, often unseen acts of solidarity that strengthen our bonds and make it possible to weather any storm. It’s about creating a movement that doesn’t just strive for progress but embodies the values of mutual care, support, and unity.
That’s what RootsCamp is all about: people like you coming together to build something bigger than ourselves. It’s about fostering connections, sharing knowledge, and empowering one another to create change that lasts. It’s a space where we celebrate the victories, learn from the challenges, and remind each other that we’re never alone in this fight. Together, we can continue to grow a movement that is strong, resilient, and truly united. That’s the power of community, and that’s why RootsCamp matters.
Event Details
📅 When: Feb 6-8, 2025
📍 Where: Maritime Conference Center, Baltimore, MD (close to BWI Airport, with hotel accommodations including breakfast and dinner).
🔗 Learn More: RootsCamp.com
Other ways to support Rootscamp:
Support the Scholarship Fund
Every donation to the RootsCamp Scholarship Fund allows grassroots organizers and activists to participate, regardless of their financial situation. Your contribution directly helps others attend and grow within the movement.
Contribute to Global GAIN’s RootsCamp Scholarship fund.
Sponsor RootsCamp
Your sponsorship helps fund scholarships and ensures activists and organizers from all backgrounds can attend. With different sponsorship levels, every contribution goes toward building a stronger, more inclusive movement.
Sponsorship details:
Sponsor through ActBlue: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/rootscamp
Purchase sponsorship packages and tickets on Eventbrite: https://rootscamp.link/sponsortickets
For invoices or wire instructions, email seth@gainpower.org
Become a Partner
Partners play a critical role in shaping the RootsCamp experience by helping to recruit participants, host sessions, and support scholarships. This is your chance to influence the agenda and ensure diverse representation.
Sign up to partner:
About the Author: Jessica Grennan is the Founder and President of Simple Majority.