FAC Weekly Update: Every dollar does real work

Weekly update for November 10, 2026. This is recording number 404.

Dear Members and Advocates,

This past week, a reader left a comment on one of our stories. They thanked FAC for the work we do and mentioned they had made a donation. Then they apologized that it couldn’t be more.

We want that reader, and all of you, to know you should never apologize, because every dollar does real work in our fight against the registry. Many people don’t realize how far a single dollar goes here. One dollar covers the postage to send a public information request to a government agency, or a letter to a lawmaker. Public information requests are one of the foundations of our lawsuit. The records they produce are the evidence we build on. A letter to a legislator can make a difference on a bill that’s pending. You combine several smaller donations together and it pays to have a defendant in our lawsuit served. Every penny contributes to our fight, your dollar absolutely does make a difference, and none of this work happens without you.

We know how hard it is for people in our community to make ends meet. The registry makes finding work and housing a daily struggle, and many families are just getting by. On paper, $100 is $100, whether it comes from one person or from 20 people giving $5 each. But 20 gifts of $5 tell us something more: that twenty people are standing with us. That kind of support gives us strength when we speak to lawmakers, the courts, and the press. So please know that every penny matters twice. It helps fund the work, but it also shows your support and it adds your voice.

Not every way to help costs money, either. You can write to your lawmakers, or like and share our posts on social media so they reach more people. You can also post a supportive comment under news stories about the registry, like the recent New Times article that featured FAC. Those comments are read by the public. Taking a moment to leave a comment on the source article shows readers that there are two sides to this story and our movement has support. It also supports the journalist that covered our issue, and when editors see that this topic gets lots of interest, it encourages the media to cover our issues even more.

One example of how participation creates momentum is our Change.org petition. Our Change.org petition has suddenly gone viral! More than 1,000 people have signed in just the past couple of weeks and last week we surpassed 10,000 signatures! Every signature shows decision-makers that this issue reaches far beyond the people on the registry. Over the past few months, we’ve been blown away by how much media attention FAC has received. Not long ago, reporters and public figures kept their distance from us. Today they seek us out, a sign of how much recognition FAC has earned and how far the conversation has come. We are in a much stronger position today than we were years ago and we attribute it to our amazing membership. The culmination of every dollar, every letter, every news story, every social media share, every comment and every conversation has added up!

We can finally see that what we are doing is working. Often our work has felt like pushing a boulder up a mountain, but over time we discovered that every person who joins us adds a hand, and the more of us pushing, the easier and faster that boulder moves. So, let’s keep going! FAC runs entirely on volunteers, and our committees are where much of the real work gets done. You don’t need special experience, just a willingness to give some of your time and skills. Joining a committee is also a great way to connect with others who share your commitment and to see firsthand the difference we’re making together. To learn more or sign up, contact [email protected].

We often write about “FAC” as if it were something separate from the people reading these updates. It isn’t. You are FAC! This is your organization. These are your lawsuits, filed on your behalf and paid for with your dollars. The stories in the media are your mentions, because they carry your voice to people who have never heard it before. And every step forward, every lawsuit filed and every bill stopped or changed, is your victory. You may be someone on the registry, a spouse, a parent, a child, or a friend. Either way, you belong here, and this fight belongs to you. Thank you for standing with us, and for being us.

Sincerely,
Florida Action Committee

As of 11/3/2026 we are at 85% of our fundraising goal for this lawsuit! Help get us to the finish line by making a donation here. You can also make a tax-deductible donation to the Florida Action Foundation, Inc. (a 501(c)(3) entity) earmarked for this challenge by contacting [email protected]

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