SOCM

06/17/2026

Our Back to the Basics of Base Building Summer continues to go strong! Recently, members connected with their neighbors in McMinn County, Anderson County, and Rutherford County through one-on-one conversations on front porches and in living rooms.

Over the next couple of weeks, members in Montgomery County, Rutherford County, Knox County, Sumner County, and Putnam County will be knocking on doors to meet new people, listen to their concerns, and invite them into the work. Each chapter will continue this base building work up to our Annual Meeting in October.

Still curious about what we're doing and why? Learn more about base building and why we have to do it to build the power we need to win at https://www.socm.org/basebuilding.

This summer, SOCM is investing in what has always been at the heart of our work: people. Through our "Back to the Basics of Base Building" collective effort, we are reaching out across Tennessee to form meaningful relationships, welcome new members, develop leaders, and deepen the connections that m...

06/16/2026

We'll see you tonight!

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Knox County: Appreciation to all those who came to Monday's action! Come to Thursday's Board meeting if you are able. This is civic engagement. Contact information for members of the Knox County School Board can be found at: https://help.knoxschools.org/board-policy/board-members

Yesterday, we stood in solidarity with 14 community partners, speaking in support of the freedom to read and questioning the current book review processes under the Age Appropriate Materials Act. We will continue to elevate our voices advocating for transparency and access. Your voice is powerful and deserves to be heard. Contact the members of KCS Board of Education before they vote this Thursday!

06/01/2026

This weekend, 48 members from across the state met in Gallatin Tennessee for our 2-day "Back to the Basics of Basebuilding Training"! Together, we grounded in our local Summer base-building plans, learned about our local campaigns, practiced 1:1 organizing conversations, and spent Saturday getting hands on practice door knocking in Gallatin, TN! This was a powerful, multi-generational gathering (attendees ranged in age from 10 to 70+!). Major props to the SOCMoCo chapter for bringing an amazing team of engaged and inspiring youth and for our Sumner PSS team for hosting us!

06/01/2026

We appreciate everyone who gave to our SOCM Giving Day fundraiser last week celebrating SOCM's 54th anniversary. You helped us not only meet our goal of $5,400 but we surpassed it for a total of $6,420!
Last Friday and Saturday we hosted 45 leaders from across the state for a training on base building and canvassing. This is an example of what we are able to do with your support!
Please put May 25th 2027 on your calendar for next year's SOCM Giving Day.

05/30/2026

We are the world!

05/28/2026

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If you missed SOCM Giving Day on Monday, no problem! There's still time to help us reach our $5,400 goal in celebration of our 54th anniversary.

SOCM is funded by foundation grants and individual donations from people like you. Give today to support leadership training, grassroots organizing, and a future Tennessee where all people are treated with dignity, where our environment is preserved and protected, and where corporations and public officials are held accountable to the needs of the people. Remember, extraordinary change is rooted in the actions of ordinary people.