Support Jason Melendez in Building a More Compassionate Commonwealth

Progress isn’t promised—it’s fought for. I learned that lesson from my great-grandparents, who endured Jim Crow in Virginia, and I've carried it through every chapter of my life.

From organizing an award-winning youth mental health campaign as a Chesterfield County student, to connecting working-class Virginians with good-paying jobs, to fighting for civil and human rights as a local human rights commissioner, I've proven that bold leadership and relentless organizing can deliver real change. As one of the youngest legislative aides at the General Assembly, I helped advance nearly 30 bills on affordability for healthcare, energy and housing, justice reform, and child welfare to address the issues that matter to Virginians.

I'm continuing to step up to build a more just, inclusive Virginia for all—but I can’t do it alone. Your contribution today will power the grassroots movement that keeps progress alive for the next generation. Will you join me in building a more compassionate Commonwealth where every Virginian can thrive?