Dear John,

At KQED, we're driven by facts and an unwavering dedication to serving the communities we live in. Member support enables us to operate as your local source for trustworthy news, thoughtful entertainment, research-backed education, live events and more — independent from outside influences.

Today, I'm asking that you take the next step and become a monthly sustainer. We’re looking for 125 generous individuals to sign up as part of our Summer of Support challenge. If we reach this goal by July 31, a group of Signal Society members will donate an additional $25,000 in funds to KQED.

With ongoing national efforts to defund public media, misinformation on the rise and rapidly developing news, facts are a necessity. Your support ensures we can continue providing our services to everyone in the face of uncertainty.

Support from monthly sustainers empowers us to continue the trustworthy reporting, quality entertainment and educational programming that lifts up local voices and stories for the world.

Giving monthly is one of the easiest ways for you to make a direct positive impact on your community and champion freedom of the press during these charged times. Each month, you’ll help power thoughtful programming that keeps you and your neighbors informed on the issues that matter most.

Please don't delay. Help KQED secure $25,000 in additional funding with your monthly gift before midnight on July 31!

Thank you for your commitment to independent news.

P.S. Not only will your monthly gift help sustain our programming all year long, but you’ll also help unlock $25,000 in additional funding for KQED. Please make your monthly gift now before the July 31 deadline!