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Rural America's Platform For Change





The idea of developing a new platform was first discussed in 2020 after we educated ourselves about the existing public fundraising and petition platforms and websites.


It started with our initial “Save Rodeo in Los Angeles” petition. We needed a place to collect as many signatures as possible to show the L.A. City Council that Rodeo had a massive fan base. Using a familiar petition site that starts with a C and ends with org, support for the initial petition was fantastic, as was the 5-figure total in “chip-in” donations to our cause to help us save Rodeo in Los Angeles—or so we thought.


It didn’t take us long to realize that donors believed they were supporting Western Justice in our plight, but we would never see a dime.  Instead, those donations were going into the coffers of a for-profit organization behind the C…org platform and, in turn, being doled out to various groups whose very existence is contrary to rural life and rural values.  If these funds had gone where donors intended, the beginning of our campaign to save rodeo in Los Angeles would have looked a little different. There could have been more much-needed travel and a media blitz when the fight was fresh in rodeo fans’ minds.


The seed for change was officially planted. Research is a core part of our work, so it didn’t take long for us to realize how deep this financial well actually went.  Other familiar sites are just as grimy in their behind-the-scenes dealings.


Well-known crowdfunding sites donate money to animal and environmental extremist groups and the green agenda. They are effectively advocating a “progressive,” urban-based social movement aimed at eradicating rural America.


This means when tragedy strikes and our big-hearted communities jump into action to support and raise funds for families in need, a percentage of the money donated directly funds the systematic demise of the lifestyles and heritage we hold dear.


It was abundantly clear to us that rural communities needed a way to communicate, raise awareness, crowdfund, and educate each other and lawmakers without using these mainstream platforms, so we created one.

 

We are proud to present RURAL AMERICA IN ACTION, a platform dedicated to preserving the present and ensuring the future of rural America.


Rural Americans designed our innovative and exclusive platform, which allows you to raise funds, create petitions, and conduct surveys safely and securely while supporting an organization that supports and advocates for your interests.


CROWDFUNDING: The crowdfunding convenience fee is less than that of other sites, so more money goes to fundraiser beneficiaries. The Rural America In Action platform is part of Western Justice 501(c)3, so the convenience fee supports our many initiatives advocating for rural America.  


PETITIONS: Petition campaigns are great ways to show lawmakers and organizations that a cause has many supporters and to gauge interest in various topics.


Chip-in donations made on Rural American In Action Petitions are used as follows:

  • Western Justice or Rural America In Action Petitions – Chip-in donations directly support that initiative.

  • Petitions posted by another user – Chip-in donations will support advertising their petition on social media platforms and will support youth horse and livestock programs through Western Justice 501(c)3.


SURVEYS: Creating and taking surveys on Rural America In Action is easy and fun. They are a great way to learn from and educate others.


USER ACCOUNTS: The platform is free to use; you just need a user account.

 

Rural America in Action is the only web-based platform that ensures your cause will reach rural Americans nationwide while preserving and protecting our Western heritage and lifestyle.

 

So, next time there is a cause close to your heart, remember that the Rural America In Action platform is here to help you raise funds and awareness.




 

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