Thank you for supporting Soulardarity!

Memberships are integral to our work. As a member, you can elect the board of directors, participate in committees to direct different aspects of our work, and steer the organization towards our mission of energy democracy in Highland Park. Your membership dues also sustain our operations and help us maintain autonomy and focus on our mission.

We offer a membership option tailored to meet your specific needs. To apply, please complete and submit the membership application form from. If you would like more information about membership in our organization or the application process, please specify your questions in the comment box or email Shimekia Nichols, Executive Director at shimekia@soulardarity.com

Here's some of the basics about Soulardarity membership:

DUES: We want Soulardarity to truly represent it's members, and the more we raise from membership donations, the more our priorities will be driven the members directly. 

Highland Park Resident dues are $10/year. Non-residents are considered General Members, dues are $25/year. Partner Organization Membership Levels (based on residency):

• Local Org (located in Highland Park, Detroit or Hamtramck)- $100
• Regional Orgs/Affiliates (located in Michigan)- $150
• National/Global Supporters (located outside of Michigan)- $250

Members are encouraged to become Sustaining Donors and can make monthly contributions at a level that is affordable for them.

VOLUNTEERISM: Soulardarity membership is about collective work and responsibility. If we all pull a little weight, we can do exponentially greater work. Members are encouraged to give a little time and talent every month to help our programs, projects, and organizing move forward.

EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL: In the time leading up to the annual meeting, a member renewal form will be sent out to all current members. It will include what you pledge to donate during that year. The eligibility of any offered benefit which applies to eligible members, will be assessed by the following guidelines:

• Has the member donated at least the member dues minimum in the past 12 months?
• Has the member renewed membership for the current member year (demarcated by the annual meeting)?

MEMBER BENEFITS: Members may from time to time receive special benefits for Becoming an Energy Resilience Warrior!

• Access to our Soulardarity Newsletter (Members Updates, Local News & Resources, Anti-DTE Campaigns and Alerts)

• Advance notice of local, state-wide and national energy policy or utility changes that impact you and your family 

• Access to Job placement & training opportunities

• Sponsorship Opportunities (conferences, events, etc)

• Discounted admission to paid events 

• Attend, participate, and vote for Board Members during our Annual Meeting activities 

• Attend, participate, and engage in Participatory Budgeting Activity 

• Provide organizational input using Jemez Principles for small groups

Other special SOUL SWAG Perks benefits may arise for members, or for those donating or fundraising at specific levels, such as:

• Soulardarity Die-cast Sticker

• Soulardarity Logo T-shirt

• Soulardarity Branded Mug

• Soulardarity Branded Hoodie

ACTION GROUPS: Members with ideas and projects are encouraged to form action groups, and will be supported by Soulardarity to see the projects through. Read the action groups summary and download the proposal form here: https://bit.ly/Take_Action_Soulardarity

MEMBER MEETINGS: Member meetings will occur on a quarterly basis. The schedule and RSVP links for upcoming meetings will be released shortly!

Click here to download the Bylaws