BLOCK BY BLOCK: SOLIDARITY RISING
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What is Block by Block?
What is Block by Block?
Block by Block is SURJ's 2026 national campaign for members, circles, and chapters to take collective action together to:
WIN the midterm elections
ENFORCE the results, and
GROW our base and leadership along the way
Some of us are in SURJ circles, some of us are in SURJ chapters, and some of us are just getting started; but all of us are doing the same thing: working to win elections and enforce the results, so our people are sitting in the seats of power making decisions about our lives, not MAGA.
Our Strategy: Block by Block, Solidarity Rising
Our Strategy: Block by Block, Solidarity Rising
At SURJ, our role is to help grow a mass movement that can stop authoritarianism and build the world we need. Between now and the end of 2028, SURJ will defeat Trump and MAGA by:
Reaching one million white voters in key swing states
Mobilizing another one million white people to show up in the streets when key red lines are crossed, including attempts to steal elections
This is about white people choosing shared interest over division, rejecting racism, and standing for multiracial democracy.
Block by Block is our national campaign for 2026: our moment to go on the offense to build progressive power, stop MAGA, and move more white people into a movement of working people fighting for our families, not the agendas of oil barons or tech billionaires.
The path of Block by Block is simple: we will talk to neighbors, move our people into action, repeat. Block by Block means turning isolation into connection, fear into courage, and outrage into organized force.
What does it mean to join the Block by Block campaign?
What does it mean to join the Block by Block campaign?
Joining Block by Block means working with a local team to be part of WIN and ENFORCE. This looks like forming a team yourself or joining a local SURJ Circle or SURJ Chapter team.
Summer Campaign: June 8th through August 11th
Summer Campaign: June 8th through August 11th
10 weeks to:
Win — support fighters to win the primary elections in Minnesota and Michigan
Enforce — attend a local or regional mass training to get prepared for enforcing the midterm election results.
Find your Crew of 10 — invite your friends and family to join your crew who is ready to fight alongside you.
Fall campaign: August 25th - November 11th
Fall campaign: August 25th - November 11th
10 weeks to:
Win — Elect fighters to Congress and Block MAGA by flipping 4 House seats and blocking more moderate Democrats in 2 more AND flipping 2 Senate seats and protecting a third.
Enforce — plan and execute coordinated strategic action to enforce the midterm election results.
Find your Crew of 10 — invite more friends and family to join your crew, and move them to take action alongside you.
Block by Block roles
Block by Block roles
Change happens when we build with millions of other people to change culture, policies and practices. That means that all of us are responsible for bringing friends, family, and neighbors into our movement – not just acting as lone wolves. Each of these roles is building people power by being responsible for organizing a group of people into action, and these roles also are supported to do this work well.
Captains
Captains
What you’re doing:
Complete the Block by Block “Captain commitments," which include:
Join 5 phone banks
If you’re joining Block by Block AFTER July 22nd, join 3 phone banks!
Join 3 Block by Block campaign calls
Find your Crew
If there’s one near you: attend 1 protest or mobilization with your crew during the Summer Campaign
Time Commitment: average of 2 hours a week
How to get started: Submit the Captain Commitment form!
This role is right for you if you:
Are new to SURJ or are interested in taking action with SURJ for the first time
Are a circle or chapter member wanting to be apart of Block by Block
Are ready to move from really caring about the issues to taking action on these issues
Have some friends and family who you think are also wanting a way to plug in, and just haven’t figured it out yet
Organizers
Organizers
What you’re doing:
Form and Coordinate your local Block by Block Circle or Team. You can do this as a part of an existing circle or chapter, or by starting a new Block by Block circle.
Coordinate your Circle joining phone banks together
Coordinate 1 Recruitment Blitz in the Summer Campaign
Participate in coaching from a SURJ organizing coach to help you stay on track and grow your skills
Attend one regional mass training. More information and application found here.
Fill out the reportback form once a month
Complete the Block by Block “Captain commitments," which include:
Join 5 phone banks
If you’re joining Block by Block AFTER July 22nd, join 3 phone banks!
Join 3 Block by Block campaign calls
Find your Crew
If there’s one near you: attend 1 protest or mobilization with your crew during the Summer Campaign
Time Commitment: average of 3 hours a week
How to get started: Submit the Organizer Commitment form!
This role is right for you if you:
Are a Circle Host or Co-Host ready to do Block by Block
Are a Chapter member who wants to launch a Block by Block team in your chapter
You like to host and check in on your people! You like making group chats, or making plans.
We encourage you to be co-organizers and find a buddy to do this with you!
Support given
Support given
You’re stepping up to take action and lead others to do that too, and we’ve got your back. You have everything you need to make it happen when you commit to Block by Block. The biggest examples of support we provide are:
Block by Block Toolkit
Block by Block Toolkit
Our campaign leadership maintains a comprehensive toolkit that is updated regularly with all the steps you need to take to complete your commitment in plain language and with great tips for how to pull everything off. Once you commit, you'll have access to it!
Block by Block Campaign Calls
Block by Block Campaign Calls
This series of Campaign Calls is designed to equip everyone involved—circles, chapters, and any SURJ members — with the skills, strategy, and support. We strongly encourage at least 1 person from each Circle, chapter, or geographic area to attend these training calls live, though recordings will be available. Campaign calls will happen once monthly through the rest of 2026 — sign up here!
Mailed Packet
Mailed Packet
A Block by Block crew member outreach tracker to put on your fridge to help keep you organized
Cute Block by Block magnets so you can hang it up in style
A half sheet that will support you in setting up Signal on your phone
Coaches
Coaches
(For Block by Block Organizers) Coaches are a key way SURJ will provide support for Block by Block Teams. Nothing replaces personal, 1:1 support, and our coaches are trained and experienced organizers. A coach will reach out to those who sign up as Block by Block Organizers within a week to schedule a call with a SURJ coach to provide ~45 minutes of individual support and problem solving. Prioritizing time with a coach will support you and your team to show up powerfully this summer and beyond!
Slack
Slack
We use our National Member Slack to send announcements, share insights, and troubleshoot if other supports aren’t working. If you're not already a part of the SURJ Slack, we'll invite you when you commit to Block by Block!
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