The Petition Site is an online petition platform where individuals and groups can start campaigns to advocate for change, gather signatures, and amplify their voice using social media and email. Hosted by Care2’s petition community, the site is non-partisan and welcomes petitions on a wide variety of topics, whether political, environmental, social, or civic. It provides tools and guidance to help petition creators optimize their campaigns, boost visibility, and mobilize supporters. Signing and creating petitions on the platform is free, with integrated sharing features to increase reach.
Mission / Focus:
Empower people to organize around shared concerns and influence decision-makers by facilitating easy, accessible online petition creation, signature gathering, and campaign promotion.
What It Offers:
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Tools to create online petitions and set signature goals.
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Signature gathering and sharing via social media (Facebook, Twitter, email).
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Resources and advice on crafting effective petitions and strategies for impact.
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A large directory of active petitions across issue areas (e.g., human rights, environment, politics, corporate behavior).