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Help us grow into a sustainable organization so we may continue to support others to do social change work sustainably.

Our mission with this work is to support heart-first activists and social change communicators to avoid burnout and build strategies to cultivate connections that empower social change. I believe connecting with storytelling is how we shift our culture for a better future. 

Our organization's financial model is designed to bridge toward a decolonized view of work and value. The roots of change agency is built on a community-led model. Subscriptions and support allow us to create and release more resources for the whole community. The more we develop our work outside of capitalism and extractive models, the more we can live and build a better way of working. I hope that you will support me in this vision!

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We advocate for slow productivity as a way to intentionally build strategies to meet our world's largest crises.
We are flipping the script on supporter tiers! The bigger the support, the slower the tier.

In addition to each tier's perks, each supporter will be gifted memberships to the roots of change newsletter which includes exclusive newsletters, podcasts, videos, resources & workshops. Supporters can either share memberships with their community or we will help match each membership with a fellow activist from our complementary membership request list.

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We believe that the work of change is for all of us. That’s why we aim to have our resources accessible and affordable.

Our work is 100% reader-supported and not funded by grants, organizations, or investors. Paying subscribers and donors are greatly appreciated and help fund our efforts so we can release more content for the whole community!

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We are honored to be able to support hundreds of organizations across our services! Hear from our trusted partners and past clients and learn more about how we can support no matter where your journey of social change is leading you. 

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"Working with Sam is an ABSOLUTE joy!!! The Energy, Love and Care she brings into every interaction, class session and 1:1 session is PHENOMENAL. Her deep dive Knowledge, Tech savviness,  aligned teaching style and soulful essence is incredible to be a part of. She is an OUTSTANDING Human Being and much much more beyond that! I HIGHLY recommend any and everyone to connect and work with her. Your life, like mine, will POWERFULLY & POSITIVELY change for the better, as well as, your Content! I am so very grateful that God/Universe connected us in Divine timing and you will be too!"

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“A balm for the soul. Love this podcast and how it tackles complex issues by breaking them down into digestible facts. It’s grounded in hope for the future a refreshing and necessary mindset to be able to enact change!"

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The Lunch and Learn series by Sam Chavez (Roots of Change Media) and Brit Holmes (Did Juno) is absolutely phenomenal. Jam-packed with actionable tips and solid information with not a single ounce of fluff! Highly recommended!”

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So much to think about and unpack 🤔 You have a WEALTH of great references to go to! I am not only impressed but more educated. Thank you!”

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    Michelle Maldonado, Democratic House of Delegates in Virginia
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    Northeast Arizona Native Democrats, a project of the Navajo County Democrats.
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      — bell hooks

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      Land Acknowledgement

      We respectfully acknowledge that the Roots of Change Agency lives and grows on Indigenous and First Nations peoples' unceded, ancestral, and historic lands. We continue to strive for ways to repair the harms, improve the lives, and amplify the voices of Indigenous people. We welcome opportunities to collaborate, learn from, and compensate Indigenous creators.

      We recognize that our organization resides on the ancestral & historic lands of the Ramaytush Ohlone people, who were subjected to genocide and forced removal. We support and donate a portion of our monthly revenue to the present-day effort to rematriate the land. Learn more at www.ramaytush.org/land-trust.html. Donate here. 

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