Dear Reader, 

We’re inviting you to take part in our Spring membership campaign, which kicks off today. Since Next Avenue launched in 2012, we’ve made it our mission to produce public service journalism that informs and sparks action.

2020 was a whirlwind of a year for all of us, Next Avenue included. Between the concern of potential lost revenue and editors and contributors pivoting to do special reporting and coverage on the coronavirus, we’ve been tested in ways we’ve never been tested before. Thankfully, our amazing community — readers like you — rallied around us with support.

The theme of our Spring membership campaign is rebuilding, and we’re asking for your help. Membership campaigns are one of the key ways we raise funds to support the important work our writers produce. 



Here are a few examples of stories that our members helped fund in 2020:

• When we knew of the immense loss many were experiencing, we offered a piece on grief and its blindsiding effects… and there is a name for it.

• When we investigated concerns that the pandemic was bringing more into view, we covered new stories on caregiving and COVID-19 including one highlighting the impacts on women and another on black male caregivers. We also brought you the latest on downsizing, fears around retirement and the resilience of older adults in 2020.

• Beyond the pandemic, we turned to the voices we’ve always appreciated — when we interviewed Linda Ronstadt, she spoke about so much of her life, including helping Mexican youth discover their roots.

• And when we asked you for the stories you want to tell, you delivered an incredible set of personal essays.

This year, you can help us as we focus on rebuilding and looking toward the future.

Will you do your part to support public service journalism?

With gratitude,

Colleen Wilson
Next Avenue

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