Donate to VB for the Hard Work of Hope

Make a donation to Volunteer Blue and receive some hope in return! For a one-time donation of $100 or more, or a monthly recurring donation of $10 or more, we will send you a personally signed copy of the newly released "The Hard Work of Hope" by Volunteer Blue's own Michael Ansara. Donate soon, and you could receive your copy before the official release date of July 15.

Ansara, one of the founders of Volunteer Blue, has written a memoir detailing his decades as an activist in the 1960s, 70s, and beyond. His experiences offer more than just a look back, but a way forward.

Here’s what two political icons have to say about the book:

U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin: 

“The Hard Work of Hope is required reading for people who want to devote themselves to positive political change through solidarity, dynamic listening and nonviolent popular action. There are so many diamonds in the rough in this book that it sparkles."

Bill McKibbon, environmental activist and founder of 350 Org and Third Act: 

“Mandatory reading for everyone at work in the compelling fights of our moment – it’s a manual for what to do (and what to avoid!)”

Volunteer Blue seeks, trains and supports individuals and groups to fight for our democracy. Join us in the hard work.