2022 Impact Report

Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower our members and community to advance progressive American values and ethics.

We are extremely proud to release WAVE’s third, biennial Impact Report. This report will showcase not only our accomplishments from 2021 through 2022, but also the deep and meaningful connections we have made in our communities and in the hallowed halls of Congress, our State Capitol, and in dozens of local offices in our county.

We look back with great pride at what we accomplished together during those two years, among them:

A 61% win rate among our endorsed candidates in 2022, with 11 victories among our 12 endorsed school board candidates.
$330,000 invested in candidates ($150,000 in direct campaign contributions plus $180,000 in independent expenditures).
56,000 letters and postcards sent to voters, and 76,000 text messages sent.
Hundreds of volunteer hours devoted to election activities like phone banking, text banking, canvassing, and fundraising.
Numerous education and engagement opportunities offered through our working action groups.
Significant gun control legislation passed with the support and advocacy of our gun safety group.

Because of our dedicated and effective members, WAVE has evolved from a fledgling band of committed activists into a well-respected organization that makes a significant impact on the Orange County political landscape. Financially, we have grown into one of the largest political action committees in the county, and our volunteers dedicate an incredible number of hours to advocate for our values, both electorally and issue-based.

As WAVE fulfills many needs for many people, we want to be here for the long haul — crafting new ways to empower our members, creating new avenues to make an impact. Join us as we carry out our plans for the next year and beyond. Be a part of our movement. Be a part of the conversation. Be a part of shaping our history.