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ABOUT 5 CALLS
Calling members of congress is the most effective way to have your voice heard. Call results are tallied by staffers and given to your representatives, informing them on how their constituents feel about current issues. The sooner you reach out to your representatives about an issue, the more likely it is that your voice will influence their position.
We do the research for each issue, determining which representatives are most influential for which topic, collecting phone numbers for those offices, and writing scripts that clearly articulate a progressive position. You just have to call.
If there's a current or upcoming topic that isn't covered that should be, please reach out.
CALLING TIPS
Calls should take a minute or less. You'll be speaking to a staffer, so make your point clearly so they can tally your opinion correctly. The provided scripts are useful but you can add your own words.
Be respectful. The staffers that pick up the phone aren't looking to challenge you and you should treat them with the same respect you expect from them, regardless of which party they work for.
WHO WE ARE
We’re a group of like-minded volunteers who want to make advocacy accessible. We hope 5 Calls will make it effortless for regular people to have a voice when it’s needed most.
5 Calls is brought to you by @nickoneill, @syntheticmethod, @monteiro, @stewartsc, @liamdanger, @capndesign, @gotwarlost and more supporters.
JOIN US
This project is open source and volunteer made. If you’d like to join us in developing useful tools for citizens, please get in touch via Facebook, Twitter, or email.
Calling members of congress is the most effective way to have your voice heard. Call results are tallied by staffers and given to your representatives, informing them on how their constituents feel about current issues. The sooner you reach out to your representatives about an issue, the more likely it is that your voice will influence their position.
We do the research for each issue, determining which representatives are most influential for which topic, collecting phone numbers for those offices, and writing scripts that clearly articulate a progressive position. You just have to call.
If there's a current or upcoming topic that isn't covered that should be, please reach out.
CALLING TIPS
Calls should take a minute or less. You'll be speaking to a staffer, so make your point clearly so they can tally your opinion correctly. The provided scripts are useful but you can add your own words.
Be respectful. The staffers that pick up the phone aren't looking to challenge you and you should treat them with the same respect you expect from them, regardless of which party they work for.
WHO WE ARE
We’re a group of like-minded volunteers who want to make advocacy accessible. We hope 5 Calls will make it effortless for regular people to have a voice when it’s needed most.
5 Calls is brought to you by @nickoneill, @syntheticmethod, @monteiro, @stewartsc, @liamdanger, @capndesign, @gotwarlost and more supporters.
JOIN US
This project is open source and volunteer made. If you’d like to join us in developing useful tools for citizens, please get in touch via Facebook, Twitter, or email.
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United States, California, Oakland
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| Sep 23, 2025 | He Lost $100 Million — But Now Calls It the Best Investment of His Life David Meltzer discusses why he calls losing $100 million an investment, how stage theory multiplies impact and what he's building in public. | David Meltzer knows what it feels like to lose everything — and come back from the edge. "How much money did you lose?" Restaurant Influencers host Shawn Walchef asked on stage at the National Restaurant Association Show. "Ov... |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Governor Stein Calls For $13.5 Billion In New Funding from Congress for Hurricane Helene Recovery | NORTH CAROLINA, September 15 - Today in Flat Rock, Governor Stein announced that he is requesting nearly $13.5 billion in new funding from Congress for Hurricane Helene recovery. Those dollars will go toward restoring homes and small busine... |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Pakistan calls for US$6.8 trillion in climate funding for developing countries | Listen to this article Pakistan calls for US$6.8 trillion in climate funding for developing countries 1 min New: You can now listen to articles. This audio is generated by an AI tool. SINDH, Pakistan: Officers scan screens for signs of trou... |
| Jan 31, 2023 | Lenovo announces a $2,345 FHD smart display for video calls | Enlarge Lenovo reader comments 73 with 0 posters participating Share this story Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Reddit Smart displays have struggled to gain a foothold in a saturated market. Even an old smartphone or tablet can ... |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Japan calls for $24 billion investment to boost battery competitiveness | |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Japan calls for US$24 billion investment to boost battery competitiveness | TOKYO: Japan needs over US$24 billion in investment from both the public and private sectors to develop a competitive manufacturing base for batteries used in areas such as electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage, the industry ministry s... |
| Apr 13, 2022 | HCM City calls for $12.4 billion of investment into suburban districts | VIETNAM, April 13 - President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc (third from left) looks at the planning map of two suburban districts of Hóc Môn and Củ Chi. VNA/VNS Photo Thống Nhất HCM CITY — President Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has urged the suburban districts of C... |
| Oct 28, 2021 | New ACT-Accelerator strategy calls for US$ 23.4 billion international investment to solve inequities in global access to COVID-19 vaccines, tests & treatments | New ACT-Accelerator strategic plan sets out urgent actions to address crucial gaps in access to COVID-19 tests, treatments, vaccines and personal protective equipment in low- and middle-income countries, using the latest epidemiological, su... |
| Oct 26, 2021 | Calls for at least £15bn funding for remediation works to tackle cladding crisis | The government has been called on to announce more funding to tackle the cladding crisis at tomorrow’s Budget. |
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FAQ about 5 Calls
What has the press written about 5 Calls?
Parsers VC has collected 26 articles mentioning 5 Calls, among them “He Lost $100 Million — But Now Calls It the Best Investment of His Life David Meltzer discusses why he calls losing $100 million an investment, how stage the...” (Sep 23, 2025) and “Governor Stein Calls For $13.5 Billion In New Funding from Congress for Hurricane Helene Recovery” (Sep 15, 2025).
Is 5 Calls still active?
Yes, 5 Calls is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Nov 18, 2025.