What is 5Calls.org?
5calls.org is a nonprofit platform designed to help U.S. citizens contact their members of Congress and make their voices heard on critical issues. The website provides users with scripts that articulate progressive positions, along with the contact information for your representatives in Congress. You can easily find calls to action and make phone calls to your representatives, making it a straightforward way to engage in political advocacy. The platform is available as an app for iOS and Android, as well as a web version at 5calls.org.
Why 5Calls?
Calling your representative is the best way to make your voice heard. Once your congressperson forms a public stance on an issue, it’s hard for them to walk it back. The earlier they hear your opinion, the more likely it is you’ll make an impact. Calling is by far the most effective way to ensure that your representative hears you before they take a public stance. Other kinds of messages take longer; Emails have to be manually read and sorted, faxes have to be digitized and emailed, letters and postcards take time to arrive and get processed. By contrast, congressional staffers tally phone calls right away.
Is it working?
While we can’t say for certain how often calls made through 5Calls from the Chippewa Valley have changed our representative’s position, we can share that since 5Calls launched, 9,038,292 calls have been made, and recent averages show 30,000+ calls per day! Senator Baldwin has reported more than 1,000 calls per day in recent weeks. Make your voice heard and know you are making a difference!
How can I use 5Calls?
You can use 5Calls on your computer, phone or tablet. To use your computer, simply click here to open the 5Calls.org website in a new browser window. You’ll be asked for your home location so the system can provide contact information for our representatives.
If you have an Android phone or tablet, you can find and install the app in the Google Play Store.
If you have an iPhone or iPad, you can find the app in the Apple App Store.
It’s easy! Learn how to use 5calls to defend democracy.
Read the Official Getting Started Guide From 5Calls
A short generic video about how to use the 5Calls App on your phone