On Giving Newsday, 10 reasons to support The Scanner
We're here to keep you in the loop about the stories that impact your daily life. Our goal is to inform and empower you with critical, nuanced coverage.
Today is Giving Tuesday, also known as "Giving Newsday."
It's that time of year when we give you an extra nudge to support local news by becoming a member of The Berkeley Scanner today.
This year, we decided to give you more than a nudge. We came up with 10 key reasons to take the plunge right now to support our work.
10) In case you hadn't noticed, we don't bug you with ads or sponsored content. We're a 100% reader-funded newsroom.
Support from readers just like you is what keeps us delivering the independent, trustworthy journalism Berkeley and Alameda County deserve.
9) We also don't have a paywall. That means your support has a ripple effect: Our members ensure the entire community is informed about the issues that matter most.
8) We're here to keep you in the loop about the stories that impact your daily life, from neighborhood crime alerts to policy changes that affect our community's safety.
7) We're working to expand our stable of freelancers so we can bring you more stories by veterans in the field.
6) During election season, we provided local coverage of candidates, ballot measures and other voting resources, all so you and your neighbors were empowered to get out the vote.
5) When tragedy strikes or major news hits, we use our decades of experience to cover these stories with depth and compassion.
4) Our work at TBS has already won awards and received national recognition.
3) Our commitment is to be there for you each and every day. We're listening and we thrive on your input.
2) We also work hard to answer member questions even when it doesn't turn into a story.
You can support our reporting today, Giving Newsday, by becoming a member at just $8/month. That's less than $2 a week! We think it's a pretty sweet deal in exchange for the most timely, nuanced public safety coverage around.
If you can afford it and believe in our mission, monthly memberships are the absolute best way for us to plan for the future.
But if that doesn’t fit your budget right now, or you're already a monthly member, you can make a one-time gift in an amount that works for you.
1) Your support of any size makes a big difference for our growing newsroom!
Thank you for standing with us today. Your contribution ensures that our critical work can continue.
If you still need convincing, or are looking for other ways to give, check out our Support page.
