For four years, we’ve gathered virtually, proving that even across screens, we could build momentum, share stories, and keep the flame of justice alive. But now, for the first time, we came together in person. And that mattered. Because when we stand shoulder to shoulder, when we look each other in the eye, we remind ourselves that change is not abstract — it’s real, it’s human, it’s here.

In the Midwest, where our challenges are shared and our resilience runs deep, organizing for building decarbonization is more than policy. It’s about lifting up voices too often ignored, and ensuring that the future we build is rooted in fairness, dignity, and opportunity for all.

And if you believe in that future, I’m asking you to take the next step:

• sponsor our next summit,

• join our planning team,

• or submit a proposal to help shape the work ahead.
  
  Because this movement belongs to all of us — and together, we can make sure equity is not just promised, but delivered.