Democracy for America Raises Over $1.2 Million In First Half of 2005

Released: Jul 5, 2005 12:09 PM

BURLINGTON, VT -- In the first six months of 2005, Democracy for America (DFA) raised more than $1.2 million in federal funds. The average online contribution was $39 and nearly 2,500 supporters donated over $200.

Democracy for America continues to energize and mobilize grassroots activist across the country through coalition building, activist trainings, online support and candidate endorsements.

Jim Dean is the chair of Democracy for America, a political action committee dedicated to building a grassroots network of fiscally responsible and socially progressive activists and candidates running for all levels of office -- from school board to the United States Senate.