OUR IMPACT

In just a few years, the Carolina Federation has grown from an idea into a statewide grassroots movement.

We Make a Difference

Rooted in local leadership, we’re winning real change.

Across North Carolina, our county-based chapters are organizing neighbors to fight for what our communities need: fair housing, equitable education, economic security, healthcare access, and healthy environments.

Our members lead powerful local campaigns that move millions of public dollars toward the People’s Platform. This is what’s possible when everyday people organize together.

At a Glance

$20M+

in public funding won or protected via the Carolina Federation

550+

people taking action at our events across the state of North Carolina

2,500+

petitions and postcards delivered to statewide decision-makers

Guilford For All

Keep Gate City Housed

Federation members and partners have been working towards housing justice.

What we’ve won so far:

$1.91 million to keep people in their homes
$440,000 for eviction defense legal resources
$1.47 million for emergency rental assistance

This campaign has already mobilized nearly 1,000 residents, recruited new members, and drew widespread media attention—proving that organized communities can curb displacement and demand accountability.

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Durham For All

Campaign for Guaranteed Income

Durham Federation members are working to secure guaranteed income as a permanent city budget priority.

What we’ve won so far:

Guaranteed income secured as an ongoing budget item
$1.47 million for emergency rental assistance

By centering worker voices and lived experience, this campaign is shaping policy and power.

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Forsyth Freedom Federation

A Trust for All of Us

This campaign successfully pushed affordable housing into the center of public debate.

What we’ve won so far:

A serious City Council proposal for an Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Federation members seated on the Winston-Salem Housing Advisory Committee

With growing engagement and new leadership emerging, this chapter is laying the critical groundwork for future wins.

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NEW Hanover For All

Fund Our Future

Especially in the face of mass layoffs in schools, we win big. Federation members have been organizing hard for education justice.

What we’ve won so far:

$9.5 million to protect public education
Prevented cuts to nurses, counselors, and social workers
Funding guaranteed for 10 of 12 pre-K programs

This campaign has safeguarded critical services for students and families while building a stronger, more connected base of community leaders.

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Through thousands of conversations, trainings, events, and actions, our members are securing material changes. Organize with us to build sustainable political power across North Carolina.

Let’s Organize

On-the-Ground Updates

Stories from our chapters, grassroots leaders, and partners building a new political majority in North Carolina.

Launching The People’s Bench

The multiracial Democracy we are fighting for means a government of, by, and for the people on all levels. We need to elect working class champions who will fight fearlessly against authoritarianism and won’t fold to MAGA republicans.

Success Stories

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Join The Movement

If you’re looking to create change with your neighbors, there’s a place for you in our movement. Let’s build a North Carolina that works for all of us.

Learn more about us

Carolina Federation DNA Principles

The Carolina Federation is a multiracial, working-class movement.  Our work is rooted in the belief that real power lives in our communities.

PO BOX 61844, Durham, NC 27715

Info@carolinafederation.com

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