5 Calls is a U.S.-focused civic engagement platform and nonprofit organization that makes it easier for everyday people to contact their elected officials about current public policy issues. At its core, the platform provides users with legislative information, ready-to-use call scripts, and direct contact information for their Congressional representatives and other elected officials, enabling constituents to make their voices heard effectively.
5 Calls exists to lower the barriers to political engagement and help people participate in democratic processes by using one of the most direct forms of influence: phone calls to lawmakers. By focusing on concise, issue-specific scripts and streamlined calling workflows, the organization seeks to empower individuals to communicate their views on legislation and public concerns to those in power.
Founded in early 2017 by Nick O’Neill and Rebecca Kaufman with the help of volunteers, 5 Calls was created in the wake of the 2016 U.S. presidential election to provide a simple way for citizens to act on their concerns and influence public policy. The idea was to channel the widespread desire to participate politically into a practical tool focused on the most influential form of constituent engagement: calling one’s representatives.
Users visiting 5calls.org or using its affiliated mobile apps can:
- Select an issue from a regularly updated list of public policy topics that need action.
- Enter their ZIP code or address to identify the correct federal and, in some cases, state legislators to contact.
- Use scripted talking points: short messages crafted by the organization to make calls that clearly articulate their position on a given issue.
- Track impact: the platform shows how many calls have been placed and offers tools that make calling efficient, even for first-time users.
Calling is emphasized because it tends to carry more weight with legislative offices than emails or social media messages: staff tally calls and share that metric with representatives, helping to quantify constituent sentiment quickly.
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You can download the app at:
https://5calls.org/
5 Calls aggregates and curates a wide range of issues, from budget and economic policy to digital rights, immigration, healthcare, and government oversight, making it a resource for constituents with diverse policy priorities.
5 Calls operates as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit civic action organization. Its team conducts research, writes and updates call scripts, and maintains the platform, while also conducting outreach to encourage broader advocacy participation by lowering technical barriers to contacting elected officials.
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