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Make America Caring Again

Independent bookstores do what divisive algorithms can't: create real community. They're running membership drives to stay alive, keep their doors open, their events happening, and their shelves stocked. These spaces don’t just sell books—they save America.

You can join their mission - buy or gift a membership to support them, or start your own drive to sustain your bookstore on Withfriends!

  • Spoke & Word Books
    Membership Drive Goal: 165 subscribers by December 31

    Historic Milwaukie, Milwaukie, OR

    Literature

    Spoke & Word Books is an independent, community bookshop in Milwaukie, OR.

    Help us secure a future as an indie bookshop and community space in the heart of downtown Milwaukie by becoming a member of Spoke & Word Books. Explore memberships
  • Ayin Press
    Membership Drive Goal: 250 subscribers by December 31

    Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY

    Literature

    Ayin Press is an independent publishing house and production studio rooted in Jewish culture and emanating outward.

    By becoming a member of Ayin Press, you support Ayin's independent publishing while enjoying access to our latest releases and exclusive content. Explore memberships
  • The Museum of Human Achievement
    Membership Drive Goal: $30,000 by December 27

    Govalle, Austin, TX

    Theater

    MoHA is a community-driven non-profit in Austin, TX grounded in affordability, inclusivity and access for artists. MoHA’s vision is for an empowered, resilient creative community where each member has the resources to foster well being, prosperity, and a self-determined future.

    You can support artists, musicians and performers in our community by becoming a member of The Museum of Human Achievement. Explore memberships
  • Coaxial Arts
    Membership Drive Goal: $60,000 by December 31

    South Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

    Art

    Coaxial Arts Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit multi-disciplinary media arts organization devoted to the support of media, sound and performance art.

    Coaxial Cannot Exist without Member Support. Please Help Us Keep the Doors Open and Sustain This Thriving Community for Another Year! by becoming a member of Coaxial Arts. Explore memberships
  • Always Here Bookstore
    Membership Drive Goal: $24,000 by December 31

    Portland, OR

    Literature

    Always Here Bookstore is a queer & trans worker-owned bookstore carrying queer books for all ages. Our store exists to celebrate LGBTQIA+ stories while making space for our community.

    Become a member to help sustain a radical third space for queer and trans people of all ages working to further a historic tradition of queer bookstores at Always Here Bookstore. Explore memberships
  • Brain Lair Books
    Membership Drive Goal: $25,000 by December 31

    Near Northwest, South Bend, IN

    Literature

    Support a space that uplifts marginalized voices, connects the community, and provides a caring environment where you can be yourself by becoming a member of Brain Lair Books. Explore memberships
  • Under the Umbrella Bookstore
    Membership Drive Goal: $4,000/mo by December 31

    Salt Lake City, UT

    Literature

    Under the Umbrella is a queer little bookstore and cafe on Ute, Goshute, Shoshone & Paiute land (Salt Lake City, Utah). We share & celebrate queer stories, queer authors & queer community. Your recurring contribution or one-time donation (scroll to the bottom) make this possible!

    Become a member of Under the Umbrella Bookstore, and your support will mean we can focus on what's really important: sharing more queer stories and sustaining our queer community. Explore memberships
  • Socialight Society
    Membership Drive Goal: $12,000 by February 28

    Lansing, MI

    Literature

    Part concept shop, part creative space; Socialight Society celebrates Black women, curates Black books, and creates Black spaces. We prioritize classic, contemporary, and children’s titles authored by Black women, who often lack representation in traditional bookstores.

    Become a member of Socialight Society and help light up our community, one book at a time. Explore memberships
  • BOOKLYN
    Membership Drive Goal: $500 by January 1

    Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY

    Literature

    Artist-run, nonprofit, consensus-governed organization, celebrating 25 years of promoting artists' books as research materials. We support artists & organizations committed to environmental and social justice by documenting & distributing their work to educational institutions.

    Support independent publishers and grassroots storytellers by becoming a member of BOOKLYN. Explore memberships
  • Gameplayarts
    Membership Drive Goal: $42,000 by January 31

    Central LA, Los Angeles, CA

    An arts organization dedicated to advancing the research and practice of game-based arts and culture

    Become a member of Gameplayarts to help us underwrite scholarships for classes and workshops. Explore memberships
  • Black Rock Books
    Membership Drive Goal: 30 subscribers by December 31

    Buffalo, NY

    Literature

    Independently owned & operated new and used bookshop specializing in independent books, puzzles, paper, & pens in Buffalo's Black Rock neighborhood.

    Support Buffalo's carefully curated, boldly independent bookstore by becoming a member of Black Rock Books. Explore memberships

Ideas Need Space

As an indie bookstore, you do the vital work of giving diverse voices space to listen to and learn from each other. This Small Business Saturday, invite your community to give back! Launch a membership drive to turn your readers into sustainers, and make this holiday season a celebration of local resilience and collective care.

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