a bingo is achieved when you fill 5 spaces in a row—horizontally, vertically, or diagonally—or all four corners. a black out is when you fill all 25 spaces. the center space, known as a free space, is a space you mark by default. our free space is earned by living in ny-17!

fill out this form. we'll get you the goods. and while you're at it—follow us on substack, instagram, and sign up for our newsletter for bingo updates and news on future plus one events!

we trust ya! make your calls, attend your town halls, subscribe to all the things. cross out any squares you complete, no need for receipts. we’re in this together, and we’ve gotta build trust to build community.

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and you can easily knock out your “host a gathering” square and your “attend a plus one event” square at the same time by signing up as a host for 57 dinners!

think through who you know who has recently turned 18 or is new to the area—or do some door knocking! registration forms can be picked up from libraries, post offices, the DMV, and most government agencies; you can request forms in the mail by calling 1-800-FOR-VOTE (1-800-367-8683); or look through resources at elections.ny.gov.

5 Calls makes it easy for you to reach your members of Congress and make your voice heard.

they research issues, write clear scripts, figure out the most influential decision-makers, and collect phone numbers for their offices. you make some calls!

all you have to do is call.visit 5calls.org and check out their “getting started” page to learn more and make an impact!

you can also find your reps by visiting https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative.

check out our spreadsheet to locate a food bank near you. and if you have a suggestion to add to our list, please reach out!

need help finding one? we got you. if you have a suggestion to add to our list, please reach out!

spend 7 minutes reviewing your bank statement from the past month. is there a place of business or two where you’re spending money that isn’t aligned with your values? can you make a plan to stop frequenting that business? on the flip side, can you identify businesses that are working towards the world you want to live in and start spending your dollars with them?

• little blue cart is a curated directory and marketplace of vetted, values-aligned small businesses and service providers. it can get you started!

• ethical consumer is a website that helps you make informed choices about where you shop and which products you buy.

• boycat is an app that provides visibility to who’s behind the brand. scan any barcode or search to see which brands are flagged and to find verified alternatives with buy links. you can choose your causes when you create your profile to ensure you’re buying what you’re aligned with.