GreenRoots

Hear from GreenRoots volunteers across the country on what motivates them to campaign for candidates who will champion climate justice.

Stories from the Field

PA volunteer Magali and another volunteer walking down a town street

Magali's Story: “I Like to Breathe, Deeply”

"Well – frankly I’m old, but you’re going to live here for a long time. Young people inspire me because they are mobilized. What they have done is very important, and we all have to do everything that we can.”

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PA volunteer Magali and another volunteer walking down a town street
CO volunteer Jeremy selfie in the Colorado wilderness

Jeremy's Story: "It's Good to Shake it Up a Little"

“What hangs in the balance is whether we’re able to maintain a livable planet or not for ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren.”

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CO volunteer Jeremy selfie in the Colorado wilderness
Volunteer placing a yard sign at a surburban home

Bob's Story: "You Got a Damn Right to Say 'I Matter'"

“I could turn and say, ‘hey, I’ve made my money, I did my thing, I voted; I don’t want to get involved.’ But I couldn’t sleep at night if I didn’t try to help save our nation.”

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Volunteer placing a yard sign at a surburban home
AZ volunteer Cynthia with a group of friends

Cynthia's Story: "I Had Never Volunteered Before, I Actually Really Enjoy It"

"A lot of our people don’t feel as though their voices are going to be heard. When I get on the phone and talk to people, I find that women take to heart what you say as a woman to a woman."

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AZ volunteer Cynthia with a group of friends