Make A Difference!

• Contact Your Representatives

• Help the Folks in Minneapolis

  • BloNo Helps is taking supplies north every other week. Check the link for details on what is needed.

• Collect Period Supplies for Neville House

  • Normal NOW is collecting period supplies for MCCA (Mid Central Community Action) throughout 2026. See their Facebook page for details on collection sites.

• Knit (or Crochet) a Red Hat!

  • Knitting Pattern

  • Crochet Pattern

• Donate to a Local Food Pantry

Organizations Working to Defend Democracy in McLean County and Central Illinois

50501

50501 is a national grassroots non-partisan non-violent movement to oppose authoritarianism — they are very active in B/N organizing rallies, protests, and training sessions — https://linktr.ee/blono50501

Indivisible

In McLean County, Indivisible is called Voices of Reason

League of Women Voters

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. Home - League of Women Voters of McLean County; LWV Facebook

Normal NOW (National Organization for Women)

From their Facebook page: We explore important issues, take on local actions, and support national efforts. We also make time to lift each other up, to share joy, and to simply be in community - because that’s where sustainable change begins.

Normal Women Rising (NWR)

Normal Women Rising is a local community of women committed to justice, accountability, and meaningful civic engagement.

AARP

American Association of Retired Persons — working on issues affecting seniors and their families AARP.org

CIARA

Central Illinois Association of Retired Americans - another group working to make life better for retired folks, especially retired union members