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of nearly 40 member organizations with close to 40,000 individual members?
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How we're organized
Most GCC member organizations are faith-based, but it’s not a requirement. We welcome other groups, such as community organizations and unions, as well.
Organizational members pay annual dues and have a seat at the table when it comes to working on issues and planning actions. Individuals typically get involved through a member organization.
Ways to participate and act
If your congregation or community organization is already a member of GCC, so are you. Talk to your Core Team leaders or simply come to our next EngageGCC meeting.
If you are a nonprofit or individual who wants to join, please contact us.
Explore each of our current campaigns to find an issue that matters most to you.
VOTer
engagement
Fighting voter suppression, depression and regression by mobilizing people to vote in low-propensity voting neighborhoods.
Criminal
Justice
Working with prosecutors, judges and our community to create a new system of criminal justice by adding pretrial services and putting an end to cash bail and discretionary youth bindover.
health
equity
Connecting communities of color with primary and preventative care with the goal of creating health equity in Cleveland.
GUN
SAFETY
Reducing gun violence through responsible gun ownership.
ECONOMIC
DEMOCRACY
Our PowerUp congregations are using their collective spending power to negotiate better prices for waste hauling, electricity and natural gas.
“We joined GCC because they build relationships in the community. They listen to neighborhood residents and take action on challenging issues. GCC gets it done.”
“GCC provides purpose by offering the opportunity to participate in meaningful work toward system change.”
— Louise McKinney
“There is strength in collaboration. My voice is being heard and taken seriously to attempt to make changes in my community.”
— Vikki Jackson
“We can do together what we cannot do alone”
— Rev. James Crews