Hi there,

I'm writing to send a huge thank you to the many people who stepped up to support The Discourse's journalism during our end-of-year fundraising drive. 

I can't express how important these reader fundraising drives are to our operations.

Your contributions, big and small, help us pay local journalists to bring you original reporting, news briefs and events listings every week so you can stay informed and maybe even get involved.

We’re still short of our fundraising goal — a goal that’s critical to ensuring we can dig into the stories you want told in 2026. So we’ve extended the deadline to Dec. 31! 

While we’re not quite where we need to be, the positive feedback from people who chose to support this independent local news service is keeping us going. Here are just a few:

Why do you support The Discourse?

⚡ “Good reporting we can trust”

⚡ “Community support”

⚡ “Independent local journalism is critical and your newsletters sincerely brighten my dumpster fire of an inbox.”

Will you help us sustain this service into 2026 by becoming a monthly supporter with whatever you can afford? You can cancel anytime.

We’re getting so close! 

Thanks for reading local news and considering us this giving season. 

Wishing you very warm and happy holidays,