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I am thrilled by how many of you got involved and voted on your favorite Founding Member Card design. Now let’s get to the fun part. The winner is:

I’m so excited about the work that our Founding Members will do alongside me, Michelle, and the rest of The Obama Foundation team to make a difference—in your city, in Chicago, and across the world. So today I’m asking you: Join us as a Founding Member with your ongoing membership donation. By saying “yes” today, you’ll be a part of this movement, and help shape The Obama Foundation’s life-changing programs. As a token of my gratitude, I am going to write a letter to our first 1,000 Founding Members, personally thanking you for coming off the sidelines and into this movement. And there’s a little extra: I’ll also be sharing a “members only” playlist that I’m putting together to celebrate this special launch, and provide an early glimpse into the stories that will soon come to life at the Obama Presidential Center.

Become a Founding Member

At The Obama Foundation, every program we run and every life we touch starts with someone like you who is willing to put in the work to make a difference in your community and to lift up the future leaders who are ready to build a better world. Founding Members will help build something that will continue to touch lives for generations to come. When you join as a Founding Member today, you’re not just supporting our shared mission—you’re shaping a movement and becoming part of its legacy.

Become a Founding Member

As a Founding Member, you’ll expand The Obama Foundation’s work to give more opportunities to students, mentorship to young leaders, and build a lasting legacy of leadership, one person and one community at a time. SULA, become one of the first 1,000 Founding Members and begin your ongoing impact today. I’d love to write you a personal note, saying thanks for all that you do. I hope you will join us in carrying the legacy on for future generations, Sincerely, — Barack

Don’t miss your chance to shape The Obama Foundation’s Membership Program by voting on which design gets chosen for Founding Member cards! You’re not just choosing a design, you’re shaping the identity of this movement. Join fellow supporters in shaping the next chapter of our story. Cast your vote today! Cast your vote! By becoming a card-carrying Founding Member of The Obama Foundation, you’d be joining a community of supporters dedicated to equipping the next generation of leaders with the tools, exposure, and mentorship to grow into active, informed citizens ready to shape the future. This is your community. Vote for a design that reflects your passion, your support, and the mission we share. Members will be a crucial part of our work and help The Foundation open more doors for students by expanding access to civic education, mentorship, leadership programs, and so much more. Along with an official member card, Founding Members will also receive: Exclusive early access to purchase museum tickets two weeks before the general public. Invitations to special virtual events where you can deepen your connection to our shared mission and community. Insider content and updates that show the power of our shared mission at the Obama Presidential Center and The Foundation. A 10% discount at our online store. Recognition opportunities, including testimonial spotlights. Make your mark on the program today by casting your vote, and then take the next step and join as a Founding Member. Cast your vote! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! — The Obama Foundation WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2026 | Read Online  IN THE NEWS FOX NEWS | Battle over the "Talking Filibuster" and SAVE America Act REDFIN | 1 in 5 Homeowners With a Mortgage Could Save Money by Refinancing, But Few Are Taking the Plunge One in five homeowners with a mortgage could lower their monthly payments by refinancing at current rates, yet only a small fraction are acting, highlighting missed savings opportunities amid stable housing market conditions. NEWSWEEK | White House Gives Update on Average Tax Refund for Americans The White House provided an update showing the average tax refund for Americans this filing season, reflecting strong economic policies and tax relief measures benefiting households nationwide. FOX NEWS | Trump Ends Biden’s Drug Price Nightmare; Americans Get Real Relief With TrumpRx President Trump’s TrumpRx initiative delivers significant drug price reductions, ending high costs from prior policies and providing real relief to Americans on prescription medications. FOX NEWS | Average Tax Refund Tops $3,700 Midway Through Filing Season, Treasury Says The U.S. Treasury reported average tax refunds exceeding $3,700 halfway through the filing season, demonstrating tangible benefits from President Trump’s economic and tax policies for American families.  FROM THE WHITE HOUSE WHITE HOUSE | The SAVE America Act Is the Most Popular Election Reform in Decades The SAVE America Act, requiring voter ID and other commonsense measures to protect federal elections, enjoys overwhelming public support as the most popular election reform in decades. WHITE HOUSE | America 250: Presidential Message Celebrating the Life of Harriet Tubman On the occasion of America 250, President Trump issued a message honoring the extraordinary life and legacy of Harriet Tubman, a courageous American hero who fought for freedom and equality.  FROM THE PRESIDENT