Gathering in Support of Democracy

Aine Creedon

July 23, 2025

Gathering in Support of Democracy is a column exploring the essential connections between gathering, community, and democracy building. Because a strong democracy requires strong connections—and also, strong friendships. Venu Gupta is the CEO and founder of Solidarity Futures. She has been energized by the power of collective action since high school.

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About the author

Aine Creedon

Aine Creedon is Nonprofit Quarterly's Director of Digital Operations and has worn many hats at NPQ since 2011. She has extensive experience with social media, communications and outreach in the nonprofit sector, and spent two years in Americorps programs serving with a handful of nonprofits across the nation as well as a community organization in Dorchester, Boston. Aine currently resides in Denver, Colorado where she enjoys volunteering, seeing live music, and hiking with her pups Frida and Tucker.

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