CREDO Mobile Helps EveryLibrary Protect Local Libraries

As the only national political action committee dedicated to building voter support for libraries, EveryLibrary helps ensure that Americans will be able to continue using these vital resources for generations to come. EveryLibrary supports public, school, and college libraries by advocating for public funding and supporting grassroots campaigns to both protect libraries and fight against book banning, political interference, and other threats to these valuable institutions.  Read more about our partnership here:  https://www.everylibrary.org/credo_mobile_donations_power_everylibrary_advocacy

EveryLibrary has an impressive record of success. They have helped important pro-library ballot initiatives to succeed and have overturned book bans across the nation, ensuring books remain on shelves and librarians keep their jobs. Many of their victories are hyper-local and make a huge impact on a specific community, such as a single town or county. This “no cause too small” dedication is part of what makes EveryLibrary so special—and so important. 

CREDO Mobile is proud to support EveryLibrary in their work. Libraries are part of the very fabric of America, providing all-important access to information, art, and other resources. Here’s how we help them create an impact. 

Protecting Libraries at the Ballot Box and Beyond 

“We are deeply grateful to CREDO Mobile and its customers for recognizing the importance of libraries in our society,” said John Chrastka, Executive Director of EveryLibrary. “Their support enables us to continue our work in safeguarding and advancing the central role of libraries in democracy and lifelong learning.”  

EveryLibrary has supported more than 100 grassroots campaigns to save or support local libraries, and funding from CREDO Mobile will make sure that the organization can continue this work going forward. One important aspect of their mission is the creation and maintenance of a repository of library-related legislation in the United States. By tracking and reporting on both anti-library and pro-library legislation, EveryLibrary helps bring visibility to important causes on the local, state, and national level.  

“EveryLibrary is honored to be among the organizations supported by CREDO Mobile’s donations program,” says Chrastka, “This funding will enhance our capacity to advocate for library funding, support library ballot measures in 2025, and promote policies that ensure libraries remain vital resources for education, information, and community engagement” 

The organization uses social media, petitions, and events to promote awareness around library-related issues. They have engaged with hundreds of thousands of individuals, and most of their campaigns rely on small donations to succeed. They are truly a grassroots organization, but their impact is incredible—EveryLibrary has helped secure over $2.8 billion in stable tax revenue for libraries across the country. 

Much of EveryLibrary’s success comes from their pro-bono support of pro-library ballot initiatives. The organization is able to leverage its reach to bring attention to local library funding campaigns, improvements for school libraries, and other important political causes. All of this work is done by EveryLibrary without any chargebacks, fees, or other hidden financial arrangements—it is truly offered pro-bono. They can do this because of the support they receive from individual donors and organizations like us. It’s part of what makes EverLibrary such an ideal partner for CREDO Mobile. 

How CREDO Mobile Helps EveryLibrary Protect American Institutions 

We are able to offer support for EveryLibrary and other important organizations because it’s part of our fundamental mission as a business. Our customers know that by choosing CREDO Mobile, they will be providing important financial support to progressive causes simply by using their phones. 

Through our efforts over the past 30 years, we have helped donate over $95 million to nonprofits supporting social justice, environmental protection, and other essential causes. Our work with EveryLibrary is just one example of our commitment to building a better world. 

A library is a place where people—especially children—can learn about themselves and find shared experiences with others. For those who are searching or struggling, this can literally be life-saving information. So many book bans are driven by a tiny number of people targeting LGBTQ+ content with a goal to make it harder for LGBTQ+ youth to learn about themselves. It’s impossible to understate the importance of knowing that whatever they’re experiencing, they’re not the first and they’re not alone. 

We are proud to support EveryLibrary, and we look forward to helping them protect and preserve libraries throughout the country for many years to come.