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Meanwhile, local newsroomsâ which provide verified, independent reportingâhave been shrinking for years. Even if itâs not always obvious, every community feels the loss.</p> 301<p>Strong local news does more than report facts. It connects neighbors, holds leaders accountable, and gives people the context they need to make decisions. When those connections fray, communities lose one of their most important sources of trust and shared understanding.</p> 302 303 </div> 304 </div> 305</div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"></div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix"></div><div data-vc-full-width="true" data-vc-full-width-temp="true" data-vc-full-width-init="false" class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1768704942220 vc_row-has-fill"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> 306 <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > 307 <div class="wpb_wrapper"> 308 <h2 style="text-align: center;">A Public Mandate</h2> 309<hr /> 310<p style="text-align: center;">At a time when trust in so many institutions is fading, local news remains a rare and unifying source of credibility. The challenge is to ensure local outlets have the resources to meet demand with the depth and consistency communities deserve. <strong>The American public already knows this work is essential. According to our national poll:</strong></p> 311 312 </div> 313 </div> 314<div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1768702797253"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="stats-block stats-top vc_custom_1768703511409"><div class="aio-icon-top"><div class="ult-just-icon-wrapper "><div class="align-icon" style="text-align:center;"></div></div></div><div class="stats-desc" id="counter-responsv-wrap-8220"><div id="counter_28920392986abf66e7c9ec6" data-id="counter_28920392986abf66e7c9ec6" data-ultimate-target='#counter-responsv-wrap-8220 .stats-number' data-responsive-json-new='{"font-size":"desktop:100px;","line-height":"desktop:80px;"}' class="stats-number ult-responsive" style=" font-weight:bold;color:#5C9EAD;" data-speed="2.4" data-counter-value="66" data-separator="," data-decimal=".">0</div><div class="counter_suffix mycust ult-responsive" data-ultimate-target='#counter-responsv-wrap-8220 .mycust' data-responsive-json-new='{"font-size":"desktop:70px;","line-height":"desktop:60px;"}' style=" font-weight:bold;color:#5C9EAD">%</div><div id="title-counter_28920392986abf66e7c9ec6" data-ultimate-target='#counter-responsv-wrap-8220 .stats-text' data-responsive-json-new='{"font-size":"","line-height":""}' class="stats-text ult-responsive" style="font-size:18px; "></div></div></div> 315 <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > 316 <div class="wpb_wrapper"> 317 <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>RELY ON LOCAL NEWS TO MAKE EVERYDAY DECISIONS</strong></p> 318 319 </div> 320 </div> 321</div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="stats-block stats-top vc_custom_1768701065536"><div class="aio-icon-top"><div class="ult-just-icon-wrapper "><div class="align-icon" style="text-align:center;"></div></div></div><div class="stats-desc" id="counter-responsv-wrap-3748"><div id="counter_37689122216abf66e7ca003" data-id="counter_37689122216abf66e7ca003" data-ultimate-target='#counter-responsv-wrap-3748 .stats-number' data-responsive-json-new='{"font-size":"desktop:100px;","line-height":"desktop:80px;"}' class="stats-number ult-responsive" style=" font-weight:bold;color:#5C9EAD;" data-speed="3" data-counter-value="93" data-separator="," data-decimal=".">0</div><div class="counter_suffix mycust ult-responsive" data-ultimate-target='#counter-responsv-wrap-3748 .mycust' data-responsive-json-new='{"font-size":"desktop:70px;","line-height":"desktop:60px;"}' style=" font-weight:bold;color:#5C9EAD">%</div><div id="title-counter_37689122216abf66e7ca003" data-ultimate-target='#counter-responsv-wrap-3748 .stats-text' data-responsive-json-new='{"font-size":"","line-height":""}' class="stats-text ult-responsive" style="font-size:18px; "></div></div></div> 322 <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > 323 <div class="wpb_wrapper"> 324 <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>WANT INDEPENDENT LOCAL NEWS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES</strong></p> 325 326 </div> 327 </div> 328</div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="stats-block stats-top vc_custom_1768703520252"><div class="aio-icon-top"><div class="ult-just-icon-wrapper "><div class="align-icon" style="text-align:center;"></div></div></div><div class="stats-desc" id="counter-responsv-wrap-3999"><div id="counter_4053437186abf66e7ca21e" data-id="counter_4053437186abf66e7ca21e" data-ultimate-target='#counter-responsv-wrap-3999 .stats-number' data-responsive-json-new='{"font-size":"desktop:100px;","line-height":"desktop:80px;"}' class="stats-number ult-responsive" style=" font-weight:bold;color:#5C9EAD;" data-speed="2.7" data-counter-value="74" data-separator="," data-decimal=".">0</div><div class="counter_suffix mycust ult-responsive" data-ultimate-target='#counter-responsv-wrap-3999 .mycust' data-responsive-json-new='{"font-size":"desktop:70px;","line-height":"desktop:60px;"}' style=" font-weight:bold;color:#5C9EAD">%</div><div id="title-counter_4053437186abf66e7ca21e" data-ultimate-target='#counter-responsv-wrap-3999 .stats-text' data-responsive-json-new='{"font-size":"","line-height":""}' class="stats-text ult-responsive" style="font-size:18px; "></div></div></div> 329 <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > 330 <div class="wpb_wrapper"> 331 <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>SAY THEY TRUST LOCAL MEDIA</strong></p> 332 333 </div> 334 </div> 335</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix"></div><div id="about" data-vc-full-width="true" data-vc-full-width-temp="true" data-vc-full-width-init="false" data-vc-stretch-content="true" class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid white vc_custom_1769568437007 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-mid
335dle vc_row-flex"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2/5 vc_col-has-fill"><div class="vc_column-inner vc_custom_1768781189581"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="vc_empty_space" style="height: 320px"><span class="vc_empty_space_inner"></span></div></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3/5"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> 336 <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1768781338977" > 337 <div class="wpb_wrapper"> 338 <h1>About Press Forward</h1> 339<p>After decades of experimentation and investment, real solutions are emerging. Sustainable models are taking root. New funding streams are being built. And a generation of dynamic newsroom leaders is stepping forward with vision and urgency.</p> 340<p><strong>Press Forward is a nationwide initiative that is helping to write a new story for local news.</strong> Our network of funders works together to expand resources for the field. Together, we back proven models, test new approaches, and build the shared infrastructure that multiplies their investment and delivers lasting change.</p> 341 342 </div> 343 </div> 344</div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix"></div><div data-vc-full-width="true" data-vc-full-width-temp="true" data-vc-full-width-init="false" class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1768781262547 vc_row-has-fill"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> 345 <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > 346 <div class="wpb_wrapper"> 347 <h3 style="text-align: center;">Our Approach</h3> 348 349 </div> 350 </div> 351<div class="vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element wpb_content_element" style="width: 100%;"><span class="vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l"><span style="border-top-color:#F3AF1C;" class="vc_sep_line"></span></span><span class="vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r"><span style="border-top-color:#F3AF1C;" class="vc_sep_line"></span></span> 352</div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> 353 <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element"> 354 355 <figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure"> 356 <div class="vc_single_image-wrapper "><img decoding="async" class="vc_single_image-img " src="https://www.pressforward.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/spotlight-pa.jpg" width="1600" height="900" alt="Photo courtesy of Spotlight PA" title="Photo courtesy of Spotlight PA" loading="lazy" /></div> 357 </figure> 358 </div> 359 360 <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > 361 <div class="wpb_wrapper"> 362 <p style="font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; color: #224159;">Funding</p> 363<p>Providing $400 million + since 2023 to support independent, high-quality outlets. <a href="https://www.pressforward.news/two-years-in-400m-mobilized-for-local-news/">Learn more</a> about our funding.</p> 364 365 </div> 366 </div> 367</div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> 368 <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element"> 369 370 <figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure"> 371 <div class="vc_single_image-wrapper "><img decoding="async" class="vc_single_image-img " src="https://www.pressforward.news/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Coop-Cohort-Meeting-1600x900.jpg" width="1600" height="900" alt="Participants in Start.coopâs cohort kick-off week in Washington, D.C. in 2023. 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