Empowering a New Generation of Democratic Leaders

With an event in New York City tonight, the Democratic National Committee is launching Generation 44 (Gen44) in the Northeast -- a project harnessing young people’s historic involvement in the 2008 election by cultivating the next generation of fundraisers for the DNC and Organizing for America.

To coincide with tonight’s event, Gen44 is unveiling its new website, which you can check out here for updates from New York and to find out more about the project and how to get involved.

At tonight’s event, attendees will hear from Gen44 Honorary Chairs Newark Mayor Cory Booker and Pennsylvania Representative Patrick Murphy, as well as Organizing for America New York State Director Melissa DeRosa and New Jersey State Director Samantha Gordon.

As President Obama has said, our work for change didn’t end on Election Day – rather, it’s just begun. Gen44 was established last year as a council to cultivate and empower young leaders in the Democratic Party. Working with those under age 40, Gen44 serves as a platform for political organizing and ensuring that President Obama has the resources and support needed to make real change.