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Dear John,

It’s been a challenging week for KQED and public media, and we’re reaching out to ask for your urgent support. Your gift today will ensure KQED can remain strong and face the challenges that lie ahead.

The best way to illustrate the value of KQED is through the words of your fellow community members:

“Our family supports public media and KQED in particular because it does more than just inform — it inspires, connects and brings us together. Through trusted journalism, thought-provoking podcasts and unforgettable live experiences, they help us make sense of the world and find our place in it." –Dayna in Menlo Park

“I’m donating today because we need fact-based news more than ever. There is far too much disinformation being circulated on streaming sites where most people get their news. We need KQED in the room, listening and reporting from all sides of the aisle.” –Monica in San Jose

“It’s more important now than ever for all of us to avidly support those institutions, like KQED, which enrich our lives and advance the higher qualities of humanity — honest curiosity, compassion and the dignity of us all.” –Paul in Boulder Creek

No matter how you find your way to KQED, we are here to keep you informed and uplift you and our community. But all of this is only possible through community support.

If you haven’t done so already, I urge you to make a gift today to support KQED in this time of uncertainty.

We are stronger together.

Sincerely,

Michael J. Isip
President & CEO

URGENT: PROTECT KQED NOW

Public media needs allies like you

John, the congressional hearing titled “Anti-American Airwaves” concluded yesterday. The CEOs of NPR and PBS testified before the House Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency to demonstrate the value of the public media network, serving 99% of our country with free access to information.

It was a hearing intent on defunding and discrediting public media, limiting journalistic independence and threatening local reporting for KQED and its fellow stations across the country. But one thing is clear: public media is not transactional or motivated by telling only the stories that will generate the most revenue. It’s a long-term investment in our communities that needs to be protected. Your support is essential to keep KQED strong in the face of these threats.

Why your support matters:

•	Government funding for KQED and its fellow member stations totals just $1.60 per person, and is critical to keep Americans informed, educated and safe.

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Public media offers necessary services to our community, such as the broadcast infrastructure for emergency alerts and free educational programs for students, teachers and many more. This includes free public television programming aimed at over half of 3-4 year olds in the U.S. who do not attend preschool.

•	KQED receives 7% of its budget from federal funding, which is crucial to our mission and programs.

•	Members provide the single largest source of support, at more than half of KQED’s annual budget. Stations leverage each $1 of federal funding to raise nearly $7 from members and other key sources. This is a tremendous return on the taxpayer investment.

•	KQED reports on local stories that impact you — even if those stories are overlooked by larger media conglomerates.

•	KQED serves you, ensuring we remain independent and accountable to the public.

With community support, KQED can continue to deliver on our mission of serving the Bay Area with the news, information and educational resources we all need to be informed, feel inspired and become involved for the betterment of our communities. By supporting KQED, you’re sending a powerful message during this important moment in time that you understand the importance of investing in public media.

Please stand with KQED and make a gift today to protect public media’s future.

With gratitude,

Michael J. Isip
President & CEO

P.S. Support KQED during this critical time and defend public media for future generations.