The Newsletter of the Deeds Not Words Community

Welcome to the first Deeds Digest of 2020! We had an amazing year of growth here at Deeds Not Words. From celebrating the end of the year with three new full-time staff members and growing our network of Changemakers across Texas through our Campus Organizer program, to hosting our first Advocacy Day at the Capitol and launching our Movement Mujeres fellowship program — 2019 was without a doubt a year of impact. But the new year looks even brighter, Changemakers. 

Here’s a recap of where we’re going: 

• Registering, educating, and turning out 35,000 young voters in Texas

• Launching our Gen CountZ Census Initiative 

• Releasing our first-ever video web series, Deeds Debunks

• Expanding our in-house leadership programs like our Artist-in-Residence, Movement Mujeres, Internships, and more

• Launching our first Changemaker Camp for middle school advocates
   

There are some big things happening at Deeds this year, and we hope we can count on your continued support — whether that’s donating whatever you can, following us on social media, or reading the Deeds Digest :)  
 

We appreciate you, Changemakers, and we’re excited to see where 2020 takes us. Stay tuned! 

In solidarity,

—Amber and Claudia
Co-Executive Directors

9 Climate Activists of Color You Should Know
 

There’s no doubt about it: climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, especially for younger generations. As a result, youth climate activists have gone on strike from school, taken to the streets, disrupted major events, and lobbied members of Congress to pursue action against the biggest existential threat to humanity.

Here’s what’s also inspiring us: 

• Lady Gaga Opened Up to Oprah About Mental Health Medication, PTSD, and Fibromyalgia
• Political Activists Share Their New Year's Resolutions for 2020
• How To Help Vulnerable People In Your Community If You Feel Politicians Aren't Doing Enough

#Changemaker of the Week: 
Stephanie Villanueva

Our Changemaker of the Week goes to our Movement Mujeres Fellow, Stephanie Villanueva, who was recently selected to be a fellow for the Marisol del Carmen Rodriguez Congressional Fellowship in the Office of the Honorable Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia of Houston. Here’s Stephanie to share more about her experience: