First Amendment Club Membership

When 300 people support this new membership club — at an average commitment of $3,500 a year — more than $1 million worth of new journalism jobs will be created in Eastern Washington.

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$1,000 "Digital Doorstep"

  • Digital / Online / Email Subscription
  • Weekly Email from Newsroom
  • Coffee with Comma: Quartley meetup with editors, reporters, photographers, desginers or management
  • Attend one of the "Final Tours of the Tower with the Editor"

$3,000 "Paper on the Porch"

  • Everything at $1,000 Level
  • Home delivery of print, six days a week for local readers
  • Every effort made to have paper delivered to your porch
  • Monthly mailed letter from editor, updating all things Comma

$5,000 "Family Matters"

  • Everything at $3,000 Level
  • Delivery of Print Edition for You and Another Family Member
  • Free Classified Ads in the Spokesman-Review
  • Meet and Greet with Author at Northwest Passages

$10,000 "Democracy Defender"

  • Everything at $5,000 Level
  • Delivery of Print Edition for You and 2 Other Households (can be community gift)

  • Free Classified Ads in the Spokesman-Review
  • Meet and Greet with Author at Northwest Passages

Story

The Fourth Estate has never been more essential to our country and community. This presale for membership in Comma's "First Amendment Club" is for those who understand the importance of the amendment our nation's founders purposely chose to list first, and want to show support for local journalism across Eastern Washington and North Idaho. Depending on when you sign up, you will become the proud owner of a membership number that will memorialize just how early you supported this new 501c3.

In appreciation of your gift, we would love to offer a tour of The Spokesman-Review newsroom and the iconic Review Tower building in Downtown Spokane. If you, your family, neighbors, friends, civic group or other organization would like to schedule a tour personally guided by the newspaper's editor, please contact Comma's Director of Development and Community Engagement, Yvonne Esquibel Smith at 509-220-0454 or via email at yvonne@comma.cm — yes, .cm is the correct address, not .com.

Your gift is tax-deductible and makes an immediate impact, preserving the legacy of journalism and its essential role in our nation's democracy.

Additional Ways to Help Support, including Large Donations

  • Give by Phone

    Make your gift by calling our Philanthropy Office directly at 509-220-0454.

  • Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)

    Consult your financial advisor to give through your DAF and coordinate with our team to make this easy.

  • Tax-Smart Giving

    Explore tax-friendly giving options through appreciated assets, beneficiary designations, and bequests.

Legal Policy

Comma is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization under the Internal Revenue Code and your membership gift and other donations are considered tax deductible. Comma will provide documentation for your records and consult your Tax Advisor if you have questions. Comma EIN: 93-4345076.

Supporters

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  • Anonymous made a $5000 donation

    12 hours, 56 minutes ago

    "Rejoicing over the changes of the Spokesman Rebiew. Its ownership as well the educational component added to the mission!"

  • Tom & Deb Briggs made a $100 donation

    15 hours, 23 minutes ago

    "I love Passages, the paper & Rob Curley."

  • Joe Stewart made a $100 donation

    15 hours, 44 minutes ago

    "We want real news!"

  • Steven L Jones made a $1000 donation

    16 hours, 10 minutes ago

    "Glad to help out with this endeavor."

  • Cleve and Brit Penberthy made a $100 donation

    16 hours, 37 minutes ago

    "Good luck!"

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