The Harry Potter Alliance Is Launching a Magical Online Club

by · September 2, 2020

The Harry Potter Alliance (HPA) is known for its good work: From hosting book drives to campaigning for equality, and even hosting a convention in honor of Pride Month back in June, this organization never passes up an opportunity to do some good in the world. Currently, its volunteers are hard at work to ensure that as many people as possible vote in the upcoming election in the United States. They are doing this through virtual voter registration drives along with the Granger 2020 campaign, which aims to bring about social justice. Along with this campaign, #TeamGranger Action Days are also being held on September 19 and 20. We bet Hermione would be very proud of this. 

Since the HPA is a nonprofit organization, it garners the funds it needs from fundraisers. The great thing about these fundraisers is that they are fun and also give back to those who donate. The current two-week digital fundraiser, the HPA Internet Club, will raise funds for the Granger 2020 campaign, and those who donate will be treated to digital delights as a thank you. The perks include email pep talks from people who are doing some good work of their own, like the author of Commcoterie, Caitlin Harper, podcaster and actress Grace Gordon (The Art Life), essayist Xandra Robinson-Burns (Heroine Training), writer Olivia Dolphin (Wizards in Space), cofounder of Black Girls Create Robyn Jordan, and LGBTQ+ activist and YouTuber Jackson Bird. Also on the list is the new wizard rock compilation, featuring Flitwick and the Charmers, Totally Knuts, Tonks and the Aurors, Toucan Dubh, and many more. The Hogwarts Escape will also be providing a virtual escape room for those who join the HPA Internet Club, so if you decide to donate some of your Galleons, you’ll be treated to loads of magical fun in your inbox between September 1 and 15. 

The funds raised by this campaign will also go toward supporting fan activists after the election is over. They will be treated to virtual healing retreats after which they will continue their hard work to fight for justice and equality.

If this sounds like a cause you’d love to support, you can head over to the HPA Internet Club’s web page and follow @thehpalliance on all social media platforms to stay in the know regarding more opportunities to change the world for the better, receive important action alerts, and hear a good Harry Potter joke every now and then. 

Press Release

The Harry Potter Alliance launches all[-]digital fundraiser with [t]he HPA Internet Club!

Join the Harry Potter Alliance as they host a two[-]week fundraiser connecting supporters with digital delights to bring joy to their virtual world.

2020 has brought challenges and opportunities that the world never predicted, so the Harry Potter Alliance is trying something new: [t]he HPA Internet Club (an entirely virtual fundraiser filled with all digital perks). Our unique e-owl delivery system means that every perk delivery is contactless, social [sic] distanced, and still filled with magic!

Donations to the HPA Internet Club will support the Harry Potter Alliance’s efforts this [f]all to bring thousands of fans out to the polls through virtual voter registration drives and get out the vote efforts with their Granger 2020 campaign, including the upcoming #TeamGranger Action Days (September 19 - 20). Funds will also support the creation of virtual healing retreats for fan activists in November following the U.S. general election. Why? Because voting is more important than ever in 2020, but that’s not where the work ends. The HPA wants to make sure that fans show up to vote and keep working for justice and equality for years to come. The HPA’s community is filled with young women and trans folks who are deeply dedicated to imagining and building a better world for all. Their voices - our voices - are essential as we work to get out the vote and work for justice in our communities far beyond November 2020.

HPA Internet Club supporters can grab all kinds of perks, from a virtual escape room by [t]he Hogwarts Escape to email pep talks by Jackson Bird, Robyn Jordan (Black Girls Create), Xandra Robinson-Burns (The Art Life), Grace Gordon (The Art Life), Olivia Dolphin (Wizards in Space), and Caitlin Harper (author, Commcoterie) and even a new wizard rock compilation featuring Tonks and the Aurors, Flitwick and the Charmers, Toucan Dubh, Totally Knuts, and more. With dozens of perks to come between September 1 [and] 15, there is sure to be a perfect perk for every Potter fan!

Fans wishing to support the campaign should visit HPAInternet.club and follow @thehpalliance on social media for action alerts, Potter jokes, and other opportunities to change the world.

The Harry Potter Alliance (www.thehpalliance.org) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that turns fans into heroes. We’re changing the world by making activism accessible through the power of story. Since 2005, we’ve engaged millions of fans through our work for equality, human rights, and literacy.

 

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Marica Laing

Growing up, I was a massive fan of Harry Potter and my love for the stories grew as I got older. It’s no surprise then that I love writing about all things Potter related. When I’m not writing about all the magic, you’ll find me reading (probably something Harry Potter related), listening to music, or writing some songs.