Alabama Arise

Arise June 2026 new member welcome
2026-06-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
Thank you for adding your voice to advocate with other Arise members for a better Alabama for all. We appreciate your support!
This welcome session is a conversation about member benefits and it’s an opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have about Arise.
There will be 4 of these happening in 2026. The registration link allows people to choose one or more of the sessions to attend.
Arise new member welcome
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Noon – 1 p.m.
Register here.

'The Alabama Tax and Budget Handbook' workshop and listening session (Tuscaloosa)
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Grace Presbyterian Church, 113 Hargrove Road East, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
This meeting will cover key sections of the 2026 edition of The Alabama Tax and Budget Handbook. After the handbook discussion, we will hold a listening session where members can suggest and discuss issues they would like to see lawmakers address during Alabama’s 2027 legislative session.
The Alabama Tax and Budget Handbook workshop and listening session
May 21, 2026
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Grace Presbyterian Church
113 Hargrove Road East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

National Day of Action - Speak out for voting rights at two events this Saturday
2026-05-16 09:00 - 17:00
Just days before Alabama’s May 19 primary election, our legislative leaders hurried to pass bills to dilute Black Alabamians’ voting power. These new laws threaten to erode representation and engagement of all communities.
Join voting rights advocates from across Alabama this Saturday in a national day of peaceful action in support of voting rights. First, faith leaders will gather for prayer at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma in the morning. Then, people from across our state will gather in the afternoon at the All Roads Lead to the South rally outside the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery.
Click here for more information and to register.
National Day of Action
Saturday, May 16, 2026
9 a.m. – Faith leaders gather for prayer
Edmund Pettus Bridge
U.S. 80 Business Route
Selma, AL 36703

1 – 5 p.m. – All Roads Lead to the South rally
Alabama State Capitol
600 Dexter Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36104

Birmingham: Celebrate the end of Alabama’s legislative session with Arise!
2026-05-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Cha House Bham, 131 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL, 35222, United States
Birmingham-area Arise members: This one’s for you! Please join us for an evening of community building and togetherness to celebrate completing another year of our collective advocacy during the 2026 Alabama legislative session.
Birmingham Membership Mingle and Celebration
Monday, May 4, 2026
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Cha House Bham
131 41st St. S., Birmingham, AL 35222
RSVP here!
This will be a great opportunity to take a deep breath and get to know other local Arise members and staff over activities, conversation, food and refreshments. We’ll be at Birmingham’s only tea house – and their beautiful tea will be available as well.
Feel free to bring a friend. All are welcome! An RSVP is not required but is highly encouraged so we can plan for the evening. Please RSVP at the form below, and reach out to senior development associate McKenzie Burton at mckenzie@alarise.org if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!
RSVP today

Workshop: Common Sense Economics for Alabama (Tuscaloosa)
2026-04-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Grace Presbyterian Church, 113 Hargrove Road East, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Ever wondered how economic policy and public budgets impact your daily life? Or why so many folks are struggling while so few have so much? Join an interactive workshop to demystify the big ideas that shape our economy and influence decisions in Montgomery and beyond.
Alabama Arise and the League of Women Voters of Alabama will host Common Sense Economics on Tuesday, April 28, in Tuscaloosa. Using tools from Arise’s new Tax and Budget Handbook and AFL-CIO’s Common Sense Economics 101, we’ll break down:

What “the economy” really means for workers and families
How tax and budget choices reflect our community’s values
How we can build a better economy for all

You’ll participate in discussions to make sense of economic policy and its impact in Alabama. Leave empowered with practical insights to join conversations around economic justice and civic engagement. We hope to see you there!
Common Sense Economics for Alabama
Hosted by Alabama Arise and League of Women Voters of Alabama
Led by Adam Keller, Alabama Arise Worker Power Campaign Director
April 28, 2026
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Grace Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
113 Hargrove Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Arise 2026 legislative session wrap-up
2026-04-20 18:00 - 19:15
Join us to discuss what happened during the Alabama Legislature’s 2026 regular session and how our voices raised in advocacy made an impact on hunger relief, justice reform and other key Alabama Arise priorities.
We also will discuss next steps to keep moving our vision of a better Alabama forward!
Alabama Arise 2026 legislative session wrap-up
Monday, April 20, 2026
6 – 7:15 p.m. on Zoom
Registration Link

Arise March 2026 new member welcome
2026-03-23 18:00 - 19:00
Thank you for adding your voice to advocate with other Arise members for a better Alabama for all. We appreciate your support!
This welcome session is a conversation about member benefits and it’s an opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have about Arise.
There will be 4 of these happening in 2026. The registration link allows people to choose one or more of the sessions to attend.
Arise new member welcome
Monday, March 23, 2026
6 – 7 p.m.
Register here.

Join us for a book launch of 'Loving My Enemies & Other Outlandish Pursuits'
2026-03-19 17:30 - 19:00
Alabama Arise is excited to invite you to a book launch event for the memoir Loving My Enemies & Other Outlandish Pursuits, written by one of Arise’s founders, Angie Wright. We will come together to mingle with the author, hear a reading and host community conversation about the book and its themes with fellow supporters of a better Alabama for all.
Book launch of ‘Loving My Enemies & Other Outlandish Pursuits’
Thursday, March 19, 2026
5:30 – 7 p.m.

Kress Building
Community Room
39 Dexter Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36104
Angie Wright, author and Arise co-founder, and the cover of her book, ‘Loving My Enemies & Other Outlandish Pursuits’
Please let us know below if you plan to attend! More information about the book, its themes and how to order a copy are listed under the form. Please reach out to senior development associate McKenzie Burton at mckenzie@alarise.org if you have any further questions.

About the book

Order your copy today at this link!
How do we stay in the fight for justice over the long haul without losing our minds or our souls? For 45 years, Rev. Angie Wright has fought for racial justice and immigrant rights in Alabama and the South.
The animating question of her life and work has been how to stand against hate without hating the haters — no small order for a white Southern pastor and activist whose family’s legacy was corrupted by racism and antisemitism.

Rev. Wright’s memoir, Loving My Enemies & Other Outlandish Pursuits, explores questions most of us have to face at some time in our lives: How do we reconsider our relationship with people we’ve been taught to hate and fear? And when others wreak harm on us or our communities, can we respond in ways that summon their humanity while protecting our own?
The book addresses many important questions, such as:

How do we sustain ourselves in the enduring struggle for justice, without losing our souls and our minds?
How do we stand against hate without hating the haters?
How do we handle personal and public betrayals?
How do we respond to people we’ve been taught to fear or hate?

RSVP for the book launch today!

Worker Power Chat: Recall Injustice
2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:00
Please join Alabama Arise for a virtual Worker Power Chat on Tuesday, March 3, at 6 p.m.
Adam Keller, director of Arise’s Worker Power Campaign, will provide updates on the campaign, including relevant legislation and upcoming events. Event partner Jobs to Move America also will provide an update on the Recall Injustice campaign.
We’ll spend the second half of our call in breakout groups to get your feedback and ideas. This meeting is open to Alabama Arise members as well as any allies interested in building worker power in our state.
Worker Power Chat: Recall Injustice
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
6 – 7 p.m.
Registration Link

Community conversation and resource expo
2026-02-28 11:00 - 13:30 | Boxcar, 706 1st Ave., Opelika, AL, 36801, United States
Alabama Arise will host a community conversation at Boxcar in Opelika on Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will provide information on parole education, HR 1 (aka One Big Beautiful Bill Act), SNAP (also known as food stamps) and other community empowerment resources.
Sign-in starts at 10:30 a.m. We then will listen to community members’ concerns, joys and ideas. We will engage while tabling and sharing materials over lunch.

Community conversation and resource expo
Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Boxcar
706 1st Ave.
Opelika, AL 36801

Alabama Arise Action Legislative Day 2026
2026-02-24 09:30 - 15:00 | Alabama State House, 11 South Union Street, Montgomery, AL, 36130, United States
Your voice matters! Make plans now to speak up for a better Alabama for all at our Legislative Day on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alabama State House in Montgomery. Please register by Feb. 12.
Legislative Day is an annual opportunity for Arise members and friends to meet their lawmakers and make the case for policy changes to improve the lives of everyday Alabamians.
We will gather at the State House in Room 200 for a briefing, news conference and lunch. Folks also will meet with their legislators. We will end the day with a debrief of the legislative visits and a membership meeting.
Legislative Day 2026
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026
9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Alabama State House – Room 200
11 South Union St., Montgomery
Registration Link

Preparation session for Alabama Arise Action Legislative Day
2026-02-20 12:00 - 13:00
Join us virtually on Friday, Feb. 20, at noon for this session designed to help prepare attendees for the Alabama Arise Action 2026 Legislative Day that will take place on Feb. 24.
We will share practical tips for navigating the halls of the Alabama State House and review the event agenda along with other logistics.
We also will discuss what folks who cannot attend can do to support advocacy efforts of the day.
Preparation session for Alabama Arise Action Legislative Day
Friday, Feb. 20, 2026
Noon to 1 p.m.
Registration link

Alabama school breakfast webinar
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for a webinar on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 6 p.m. to learn more about the state of school breakfast in Alabama. Find out how you can help ensure every Alabama child has access to school meals.
Alabama school breakfast webinar
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026
6 – 7 p.m.
Registration link

Priorities review: Preparing for the 2026 legislative session
2026-01-12 18:00 - 19:15
Join us online as we prepare for the 2026 legislative session that starts the day after this event on Jan. 13. We will discuss what we anticipate for the session and help equip folks to take action.
We can still make a difference and work toward a better Alabama for all.
Priorities review: Preparing for the 2026 legislative session
Monday, Jan. 12, 2026
6 – 7:15 p.m.
Registration link

Arise December new member welcome
2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:00
If you have recently become a member of Arise, please join this welcome session for a conversation about member benefits and to answer any questions you may have.
Arise new member welcome
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025
Noon – 1 p.m.
Register here.

Worker Power Campaign virtual preview
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:15
Please join Alabama Arise for a virtual preview of the Worker Power Campaign, led by Adam Keller, worker power campaign director.
What is the campaign? What are we trying to achieve? What can we expect in 2026? How can you get involved? And why should you? We’ll answer those questions and more as we explore how Alabama Arise is seeking to empower working people from the shop floor to the State House.
Please register to attend live or receive a recording. Open to members and allies of Alabama Arise as well as curious members of the public interested in a better Alabama for all.
Worker Power Campaign virtual preview
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Noon to 1:15 p.m.
Registration link

2026 Legislative Priorities Preview in Tuscaloosa
2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Grace Presbyterian Church, 113 Hargrove Road East, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
This Tuscaloosa regional meeting will cover Arise’s 2026 legislative priorities. We will equip attendees with resources to advocate for a better Alabama for all during the upcoming legislative session. We also will provide an update on the impacts of the federal government shutdown on SNAP and health care and discuss ways you can take action.
2026 Legislative Priorities Preview
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2015
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Grace Presbyterian Church
113 Hargrove Road East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

HR1 Impact on Health & Hunger Series: Session 2
2025-11-10 18:00 - 19:00
Join us as we share an update about HR 1, or the so-called Big Beautiful Bill Act. We will discuss how it impacts health and hunger for thousands of Alabamians already struggling to make ends meet.
We also will discuss ways you can take action.
Monday, Nov. 10, 2025
6 – 7 p.m.
Registration link

HR1 Impact on Health & Hunger Series: Session 1
2025-10-22 12:00 - 13:00
Join us as we share an update about HR 1, or the so-called Big Beautiful Bill Act. We will discuss how it impacts health and hunger for thousands of Alabamians already struggling to make ends meet.
We also will discuss ways you can take action.
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025
Noon – 1 p.m.
Registration link

Joint Arise meeting for Baldwin and Mobile counties
2025-10-14 18:00 - 19:00
Join us virtually as we discuss Alabama Arise’s 2026 legislative priorities chosen by our members after the Annual Meeting last month.
We also will discuss updates on the federal budget and its impact.
Joint Arise meeting for Baldwin and Mobile counties
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025
6-7 p.m.
Registration link

2025 Alabama Arise Annual Meeting
2025-09-27 10:00 - 14:00 | The Legacy Annex, 115 Coosa St., Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
Pre-registration for the in-person meeting has closed. Please call 334-832-9060 for for more information. Click here to register to attend remotely through Zoom.
Join us at the 2025 Alabama Arise Annual Meeting on Sept. 27! Register to join us in person today! The in-person registration deadline is Sept. 19. Or register to attend remotely through Zoom. We will provide Spanish interpretation for either option, but please indicate on your registration form that you will use the service.
¡Súmese a la reunión anual de Alabama Arise el 27 de septiembre! Inscríbase hoy mismo para participar en persona. La fecha límite para hacerlo es el 19 de septiembre. O bien, inscríbase para participar a través de Zoom. Para cualquiera de las dos opciones, tendremos interpretación en español. Avísenos en el formulario de inscripción si necesitará interpretación, para que podamos prepararnos adecuadamente.
Arise members, please join us for our Annual Meeting to:

Choose our 2026 legislative priorities.
Learn what Arise is hearing in the community.
Celebrate what we achieved last year.
Get to know other Arise members.

The deadline for in-person registration is Sept. 19. This is a hybrid event, with options to attend and participate either in person or online via Zoom webinar. See below for more details, and please call the office or email our office manager Juliette Thornton at juliette@alarise.org with any questions you may have.

In-person event information:
Alabama Arise Annual Meeting
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025
Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
Programming: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Legacy Annex
115 Coosa St.
Montgomery, AL 36104
(Located near the corner of Bibb Street and Coosa Street. This is the former Legacy Museum location before it moved to Court Street.)
In-person attendees also will have the opportunity to visit both the Legacy Museum and/or the National Memorial for Peace and Justice. If you’d like to visit these sites after the meeting, Arise will cover the costs of your ticket! If you’d like a ticket, simply check the box on the registration form to say you’d like to visit them.
Register for the in-person Annual Meeting by Sept. 19 here!
Remote attendance information:
Or join us remotely through Zoom by registering at this link.
Frequently asked questions:
Who is this event for?
The Annual Meeting is for individual members and member groups of Arise. If you are not already a member, we hope you’ll join today by giving a gift of any amount. If you join by Aug. 28, you will be eligible to vote on our 2026 legislative priorities! Individual members who contribute between July 1, 2024, and Aug. 28, 2025, will be eligible to vote on our 2026 legislative priorities.
Is there a cost for the event?
There is no ticket price, but any donation you can make to support the costs of this event is deeply appreciated. A gift of $15 will cover your lunch, and anything further will help support materials, staff time and other event costs. Donate online, or bring a donation with you to the event!
Where do I park?
Arise will send information about parking options to in-person registrants closer to the meeting.
As an individual member, can I vote on Arise’s priorities even if I can’t make it to the meeting?
Yes, all active members will receive a link to vote. We will be using the online cumulative voting system ElectionBuddy to cast votes. Voting will open online after the Annual Meeting and continue until 11:59 p.m. CDT on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.
What about member group voting?
Member groups may designate up to six representatives to vote. The deadline to designate those representatives is Sept. 19. If you’re part of a member group and would like more information about voting, please call the office or email juliette@alarise.org.
What is the issue selection process?
We are updating our process this year! The new format will seek to adopt seven broad issue categories for the next four years. It also will allow members the opportunity to prioritize specific legislative proposals under each category. Read more about what to expect here.

Arise September new member welcome
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:00
If you have recently become a member of Arise, please join this welcome session for a conversation about member benefits and to answer any questions you may have.
Arise new member welcome
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025
Noon – 1 p.m.
Register here.

Mobile County Arise Meeting
2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for the monthly Arise meetings for September! We will discuss the 2025 Alabama Arise Annual Meeting set for Sept. 27.
We also will share an update about the federal budget reconciliation act, including information about an advocacy opportunity to keep premiums affordable for Marketplace health coverage through Healthcare.gov.
Mobile County Arise Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025
6 – 7 p.m.
Registration link

Baldwin County Arise Meeting
2025-09-08 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for the monthly Arise meetings for September! We will discuss the 2025 Alabama Arise Annual Meeting set for Sept. 27.
We also will share an update about the federal budget reconciliation act, including information about an advocacy opportunity to keep premiums affordable for Marketplace health coverage through Healthcare.gov.
Baldwin County Arise Meeting
Monday, Sept. 8, 2025
6 – 7 p.m.
Registration link

Last Call Town Hall
2025-08-26 18:00 - 19:00
Join us and share your vision for our 2026 legislative agenda.
If you do not connect at a listening session early this summer, this is a virtual opportunity to voice your concerns about issues that impact your community.
We want to hear from you!
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025
6 – 7 p.m.
Live via Zoom
Registration link
We will celebrate progress we made this year and hear from each other about changes we want to see moving forward.

Tuscaloosa regional listening session
2025-07-29 18:00 - 19:00
We want to hear from you! Participants will be able to share issues and concerns for Arise members to consider ahead of the 2026 legislative session. This is an online event.
Tuscaloosa regional listening session
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
6 – 7 p.m.
Registration link

Arise South Alabama July Meeting
2025-07-28 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for discussion and updates about the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on Medicaid and SNAP.
This harmful budget will take away food assistance, health coverage and other vital services from tens of thousands of Alabama families who struggle to afford basic needs. Find out what Arise is doing now and what you can do.
You will also get to meet the new Southwest Alabama Organizer, Bernadette Allen!

South Alabama Arise Meeting
Baldwin & Mobile Counties
Monday, Jul 28, 2025
6 – 7 p.m.
Registration link

Medicaid and SNAP - Impact of One Big Beautiful Bill Act
2025-07-14 18:00 - 20:00 | New Jerusalem Church, 7220 First Street, Mobile, AL, 36608, United States
Alabama Arise will share information on how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will impact Medicaid and SNAP and when. Please join us in Mobile on Monday, July 14, to find out how your neighbors, friends and family might be affected. People United to Advance The Dream Mobile, Inc. and Alabama Arise have partnered for this event.
For more information or questions, call David Edwards from People United to Advance The Dream Mobile at 251-518-8885 or Bernadette Allen, southwest Alabama organizer for Alabama Arise, at -251-510-0103.
Medicaid and SNAP – Impact of One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Monday, July 14, 2025
6 – 8 p.m.
New Jerusalem Church
7220 First Street
Mobile, AL 36608

Arise June new member welcome
2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:00
If you have recently become a member of Arise, please join this welcome session for a conversation about member benefits and to answer any questions you may have.
Arise new member welcome
Thursday, June 26, 2025
6 – 7 p.m.
Register here.

Birmingham regional listening session
2025-06-24 18:00 - 19:00
We want to hear from you! Participants will be able to share issues and concerns for Arise members to consider ahead of the 2026 legislative session. This is an online event.
Birmingham regional listening session
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
6 – 7 p.m.
Registration link
