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Wednesday, June 17, 2020

I am so proud of my community.

I am so proud of what we have accomplished together. Hundreds of NPPT members have helped thousands of residents so far.

Hi Friend,

The past few months have been trying for many. The challenges of these times have touched me personally. However, they have also shown me what makes this community special — our collective resolve to help each other. When the COVID-19 crisis hit our area, I immediately suspended our campaign and repurposed our grassroots team to help our neighbors. For me, it was a very easy decision.

Once I saw the success of our initial outreach, our campaign organized an official team to continue the good work of community assistance. We called it the Neighborhood Pandemic Preparedness Team (NPPT), modeled after the Neighborhood Safety Watch program, and for the past few weeks we have been able to empower new neighborhood leaders to help their own communities get through this pandemic. 

Our first task was to reach out to the senior citizens of our district during shelter-in-place to make sure that all their needs were met — whether it was picking up prescriptions or delivering groceries, we had a neighborhood volunteer ready and excited to do it. Neighbors also started sending emails and walking door to door leaving flyers saying "I can help." Others pulled out their sewing machines to make masks* for medical professionals fighting the pandemic on the front lines. 

There was so much misinformation out there. We held over 23 town hall meetings with healthcare professionals, stimulus package experts, college admission counselors, and more. Check them out at RishiKumar.com/RealityCheck. These town halls provided career advice for those laid-off and grappling for answers, information to local businesses regarding loan applications and how to make use of the stimulus package, and college admissions counseling to parents and students worried about a post COVID-19 world.Our Coronavirus page even provided an informative newsletter that was updated daily by our intern team.

I am so proud of what we have accomplished together. Hundreds of NPPT members have helped thousands of residents so far. This past weekend, we finished calling all 86,000 seniors of our district. Many of our volunteers are young high school and college students who have generously given their time and energy to this program. All of our volunteers have together proven just how much we care about seeing our communities succeed during these trying times.

Here are just a few examples of what we have done:

  • Delivered groceries and prescriptions — even favorite coffee orders — to seniors

  • Made and donated 4000 masks to the Valley Medical Foundation

  • Held over 23 town hall meetings with healthcare professionals, stimulus package experts, college admission counselors, and more. 

  • Offered Shelter-in-Place Coding classes in Java, Python, and JavascriptHeld an Entrepreneurship Bootcamp and a Hackathon for area youth

Through the NPPT, I have seen what makes America special — neighbors helping neighbors. Americans everywhere have brought the best of their intellect, energy, and "can-do" attitude to swoop into action and make a difference in this fight. The American spirit is shining brightly in the darkness. That is the story around COVID-19. 

The NPPT is still here, ready to help neighbors in need. In times of crisis, we are committed to reaching out to every single person in our district. If you have a need, or would like to join the team, please reply to this email.

I am emboldened with this opportunity to truly serve and be of help. My primary responsibility will always be to the constituents of this district, and I look forward to collaborating with you as we take on the tough challenges. 

In solidarity,
Rishi Kumar,
Candidate for US Congress,
CA District 18
www.rishikumar.com

SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Students can get involved in the community by joining the Kumar for Congress 2020 all-year Internship program. There are many opportunities that work for your flexible schedule, that involve pandemic work, community work, political campaign work and activism with specific local challenges.
 
To get involved, students can submit their info at RishiKumar.com/Fellowship to  be invited to a short interview. Our internship is mirrored after the fellowship program of President Obama's winning re-election run in 2012. Last summer the Kumar for Congress team had students participating from Stanford University, Georgetown University, UCLA, Johns Hopkins, U.C. Berkeley, San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, and high schools such as Bellarmine, Palo Alto, Gunn, Lynbrook, Monte Vista, Saratoga, Harker etc.
 
Rishi won his re-election with the most votes in Saratoga's 60 year election history. Rishi rejects PAC money and Special Interest Group money. Rishi's intern team is currently doing the following pandemic activities: helping neighbors with their groceries, medication pick-ups, making masks, running informational podcasts and town hall meetings, along with a coronavirus newsletter. 
 
Joining the Fellowship Program would allow you to:
Get a personal letter of recommendation at the end of the program upon request
- Get volunteer hours as per their request
- Earn valuable political and leadership experience while working alongside dozens of your peers
- Have the chance to win MVP awards and get recognized for your achievements at the weekly fellowship meeting as well as campaign gatherings.
- Have the chance to run for the California Democratic Party Executive Board or for a DNC Delegate position during the California Primaries
- Have the chance to earn passes to the California Democratic State Convention. Many of our interns have attended prior conventions and shook hands with Presidential candidates.
 
Rishi Kumar has won every election (8-0) he has been part of:
- In 2018, Rishi won with the most votes in Saratoga's 60 year election history. 
- Rishi set history by being the first Democratic challenger to make it past the primary election in this congressional district
 
Past Testimonials
"I have been empowered like never before after being a part of the Fellowship program. Rishi is a great mentor, taking the time to get to know each of us, creating leadership opportunities for every intern. He works to bring the best qualities out of you and helps you build upon them. I took advantage of many such opportunities and discovered true empowerment. Today, I am an elected Delegate to the California Democratic Party, with the opportunity to attend the annual CA Democratic state convention. Yes, Rishi opens doors for us as he is a great mentor to have for life. Yes, it is truly a life changing experience and Rishi's leadership team will help enable it for you too. I completely endorse this program. It truly changed my life!" 
 

We have had only 2 competitive congressional races in Silicon Valley. This is a unique opportunity that is not to be missed.

 

Sincerely,

- Rishi Kumar
RishiKumar.com/contribute

                                                                                    

TEAM RISHI TREASURE CHEST (Click on any link below)
   Contribute Lawn Sign Request
   Be a Pandemic Captain Meet Rishi
   Internship Email us 
   Reality Check with Rishi Join Team Rishi
   

I am so proud of my community.

I am so proud of what we have accomplished together. Hundreds of NPPT members have helped thousands of residents so far.

Hi Friend,

The past few months have been trying for many. The challenges of these times have touched me personally. However, they have also shown me what makes this community special — our collective resolve to help each other. When the COVID-19 crisis hit our area, I immediately suspended our campaign and repurposed our grassroots team to help our neighbors. For me, it was a very easy decision.

Once I saw the success of our initial outreach, our campaign organized an official team to continue the good work of community assistance. We called it the Neighborhood Pandemic Preparedness Team (NPPT), modeled after the Neighborhood Safety Watch program, and for the past few weeks we have been able to empower new neighborhood leaders to help their own communities get through this pandemic. 

Our first task was to reach out to the senior citizens of our district during shelter-in-place to make sure that all their needs were met — whether it was picking up prescriptions or delivering groceries, we had a neighborhood volunteer ready and excited to do it. Neighbors also started sending emails and walking door to door leaving flyers saying "I can help." Others pulled out their sewing machines to make masks* for medical professionals fighting the pandemic on the front lines. 

There was so much misinformation out there. We held over 23 town hall meetings with healthcare professionals, stimulus package experts, college admission counselors, and more. Check them out at RishiKumar.com/RealityCheck. These town halls provided career advice for those laid-off and grappling for answers, information to local businesses regarding loan applications and how to make use of the stimulus package, and college admissions counseling to parents and students worried about a post COVID-19 world.Our Coronavirus page even provided an informative newsletter that was updated daily by our intern team.

I am so proud of what we have accomplished together. Hundreds of NPPT members have helped thousands of residents so far. This past weekend, we finished calling all 86,000 seniors of our district. Many of our volunteers are young high school and college students who have generously given their time and energy to this program. All of our volunteers have together proven just how much we care about seeing our communities succeed during these trying times.

Here are just a few examples of what we have done:

  • Delivered groceries and prescriptions — even favorite coffee orders — to seniors

  • Made and donated 4000 masks to the Valley Medical Foundation

  • Held over 23 town hall meetings with healthcare professionals, stimulus package experts, college admission counselors, and more. 

  • Offered Shelter-in-Place Coding classes in Java, Python, and JavascriptHeld an Entrepreneurship Bootcamp and a Hackathon for area youth

Through the NPPT, I have seen what makes America special — neighbors helping neighbors. Americans everywhere have brought the best of their intellect, energy, and "can-do" attitude to swoop into action and make a difference in this fight. The American spirit is shining brightly in the darkness. That is the story around COVID-19. 

The NPPT is still here, ready to help neighbors in need. In times of crisis, we are committed to reaching out to every single person in our district. If you have a need, or would like to join the team, please reply to this email.

I am emboldened with this opportunity to truly serve and be of help. My primary responsibility will always be to the constituents of this district, and I look forward to collaborating with you as we take on the tough challenges. 

In solidarity,
Rishi Kumar,
Candidate for US Congress,
CA District 18
www.rishikumar.com

SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Students can get involved in the community by joining the Kumar for Congress 2020 all-year Internship program. There are many opportunities that work for your flexible schedule, that involve pandemic work, community work, political campaign work and activism with specific local challenges.
 
To get involved, students can submit their info at RishiKumar.com/Fellowship to  be invited to a short interview. Our internship is mirrored after the fellowship program of President Obama's winning re-election run in 2012. Last summer the Kumar for Congress team had students participating from Stanford University, Georgetown University, UCLA, Johns Hopkins, U.C. Berkeley, San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, and high schools such as Bellarmine, Palo Alto, Gunn, Lynbrook, Monte Vista, Saratoga, Harker etc.
 
Rishi won his re-election with the most votes in Saratoga's 60 year election history. Rishi rejects PAC money and Special Interest Group money. Rishi's intern team is currently doing the following pandemic activities: helping neighbors with their groceries, medication pick-ups, making masks, running informational podcasts and town hall meetings, along with a coronavirus newsletter. 
 
Joining the Fellowship Program would allow you to:
Get a personal letter of recommendation at the end of the program upon request
- Get volunteer hours as per their request
- Earn valuable political and leadership experience while working alongside dozens of your peers
- Have the chance to win MVP awards and get recognized for your achievements at the weekly fellowship meeting as well as campaign gatherings.
- Have the chance to run for the California Democratic Party Executive Board or for a DNC Delegate position during the California Primaries
- Have the chance to earn passes to the California Democratic State Convention. Many of our interns have attended prior conventions and shook hands with Presidential candidates.
 
Rishi Kumar has won every election (8-0) he has been part of:
- In 2018, Rishi won with the most votes in Saratoga's 60 year election history. 
- Rishi set history by being the first Democratic challenger to make it past the primary election in this congressional district
 
Past Testimonials
"I have been empowered like never before after being a part of the Fellowship program. Rishi is a great mentor, taking the time to get to know each of us, creating leadership opportunities for every intern. He works to bring the best qualities out of you and helps you build upon them. I took advantage of many such opportunities and discovered true empowerment. Today, I am an elected Delegate to the California Democratic Party, with the opportunity to attend the annual CA Democratic state convention. Yes, Rishi opens doors for us as he is a great mentor to have for life. Yes, it is truly a life changing experience and Rishi's leadership team will help enable it for you too. I completely endorse this program. It truly changed my life!" 
 

We have had only 2 competitive congressional races in Silicon Valley. This is a unique opportunity that is not to be missed.

 

Sincerely,

- Rishi Kumar
RishiKumar.com/contribute

                                                                                    

TEAM RISHI TREASURE CHEST (Click on any link below)
   Contribute Lawn Sign Request
   Be a Pandemic Captain Meet Rishi
   Internship Email us 
   Reality Check with Rishi Join Team Rishi
   

Friday, June 12, 2020

Doors are closing. Apply now

Summer internship + our 1st annual hackathon

Hi Friend,

Students can get involved in the community by joining the Kumar for Congress 2020 all-year Internship program. There are many opportunities that work for your flexible schedule, that involve pandemic work, community work, political campaign work and activism with specific local challenges.
 
To get involved, students can submit their info at RishiKumar.com/Fellowship to  be invited to a short interview. Our internship is mirrored after the fellowship program of President Obama's winning re-election run in 2012. Last summer the Kumar for Congress team had students participating from Stanford University, Georgetown University, UCLA, Johns Hopkins, U.C. Berkeley, San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, and high schools such as Bellarmine, Palo Alto, Gunn, Lynbrook, Monte Vista, Saratoga, Harker etc.
 
Rishi won his re-election with the most votes in Saratoga's 60 year election history, is a Bernie Sander 2016 Delegate and running on a progressive platform that rejects PAC money and Special Interest Group money. Rishi's intern team is currently doing the following pandemic activities: helping neighbors with their groceries, medication pick-ups, making masks, running informational podcasts and town hall meetings "Reality Check with Rishi" along with a coronavirus newsletter. Rishi is also engaged with the #BlackLivesMatter movement and has held multiple town hall meetings discussing America's challenge on hand. Visit RishiKumar,com/BlackLivesMatter
 
Joining the Fellowship Program would allow you to:
Get a personal letter of recommendation at the end of the program upon request
- Get volunteer hours as per their request
- Earn valuable political and leadership experience while working alongside dozens of your peers
- Have the chance to win MVP awards and get recognized for your achievements at the weekly fellowship meeting as well as campaign gatherings.
- Have the chance to run for the California Democratic Party Executive Board or for a DNC Delegate position during the California Primaries
- Have the chance to earn passes to the California Democratic State Convention. Many of our interns have attended prior conventions and shook hands with Presidential candidates.
 
Rishi Kumar has won every election (8-0) he has been part of:
- In 2018, Rishi won with the most votes in Saratoga's 60 year election history. 
- Rishi set history by being the first Democratic challenger to make it past the primary election in this congressional district
- Rishi has raised more campaign funds than any other challenger in last 28 years of this district.
 
Past Testimonials
"I have been empowered like never before after being a part of the Fellowship program. Rishi is a great mentor, taking the time to get to know each of us, creating leadership opportunities for every intern. He works to bring the best qualities out of you and helps you build upon them. I took advantage of many such opportunities and discovered true empowerment. Today, I am an elected Delegate to the California Democratic Party, with the opportunity to attend the annual CA Democratic state convention. Yes, Rishi opens doors for us as he is a great mentor to have for life. Yes, it is truly a life changing experience and Rishi's leadership team will help enable it for you too. I completely endorse this program. It truly changed my life!" 
- Anusha Kondiparti, University of California Berkeley, Class of 2022
 

We have had only 2 competitive congressional races in Silicon Valley. This is a unique opportunity that is not to be missed.

 

HACKATHON

You are being invited to participate in a hackathon hosted by Rishi Kumar, candidate for US Congress in CA Congressional District 18. The Hackathon is open to all middle, high school and college students of Silicon Valley who want to help the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, both coders and non-coders are welcome

The Goal: to solve problems related to COVID-19 and bring innovation to our nation's fight against this pandemic. There are 2 tracks and students can choose any one:

  • Policy participants will create a policy paper about specific local, state and federal challenges
  • Programming participants will create web or mobile apps on various platforms as solutions to current pandemic-related problems.

WHEN: Saturday June 13th,  9:00 am to 7:00 pm PST 

         Sunday June 14th, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm PST including awards ceremony

Location: Online via Zoom

Sign up at:  RishiKumar.com/hackathon
NOTE: Every participating team member needs to sign-up at this link

By participating in this hackathon you will be adding your ideas to help shape our community's response to the current pandemic and to better prepare for the future. I hope you will join us!

An internship program for your students at home

Students can get involved in the community and help with the pandemic crisis by joining the Kumar for Congress 2020 Internship program. This is Year #6 of Rishi's summer internship program

To get involved, submit your info at RishiKumar.com/Fellowship and you will be invited to a short interview.

Our team is currently doing the following:

#1 SENIOR CARE: Calling seniors and offering help, coordinating grocery drop-offs, medication drop-offs and much more. We are even preparing home cooked lunches and dinners for the seniors who are looking for a change of menu.

#2 VIDEOCAST & NEWSLETTERS: Researching Coronavirus specific issues for our podcast "Reality Check with Rishi" the daily podcast. Details at RishiKumar.com/RealityCheck.

#3 MASKS: We are making regular cloth masks to protect our healthcare front-line warriors. Over 2500 masks donated already to Valley Medical Foundation. Our interns are also making face shields on 3D printers for PAMF

#4 NEWSLETTER: Info blast with our Coronavirus newsletter. Details at RishiKumar.com/Coronavirus

#5 TOWN HALL MEETINGS: We are hosting weekly town hall meetings: Coronavirus myth busters with healthcare professionals, Small Business stimulus loan programs, Youth Town Hall meetings and College Admissions in the post covid-19 world.

Last summer the Kumar for Congress team had many high school and college students participating from Stanford University, Georgetown University, U C Berkeley, San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, Bellarmine, Palo Alto, Gunn, Lynbrook, Monte Vista, Saratoga, Harker etc.

Every intern will get a personal letter of recommendation at the end of the program and volunteer hours if needed. Our internship program creates wonderful teaming opportunities for these students and skills that will stay lifelong. Once the lock-down is lifted, interns can work out of the campaign office closest to their home and team up with friends from school. 

Please apply ASAP

 

Sincerely,

- Rishi Kumar
RishiKumar.com/contribute

 

 

                                                                                    

TEAM RISHI TREASURE CHEST (Click on any link below)
   Contribute Lawn Sign Request
   Be a Pandemic Captain Meet Rishi
   Internship Email us 
   Reality Check with Rishi Join Team Rishi
   

Doors are closing. Apply now

Summer internship + our 1st annual hackathon

Hi Friend,

Students can get involved in the community by joining the Kumar for Congress 2020 all-year Internship program. There are many opportunities that work for your flexible schedule, that involve pandemic work, community work, political campaign work and activism with specific local challenges.
 
To get involved, students can submit their info at RishiKumar.com/Fellowship to  be invited to a short interview. Our internship is mirrored after the fellowship program of President Obama's winning re-election run in 2012. Last summer the Kumar for Congress team had students participating from Stanford University, Georgetown University, UCLA, Johns Hopkins, U.C. Berkeley, San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, and high schools such as Bellarmine, Palo Alto, Gunn, Lynbrook, Monte Vista, Saratoga, Harker etc.
 
Rishi won his re-election with the most votes in Saratoga's 60 year election history, is a Bernie Sander 2016 Delegate and running on a progressive platform that rejects PAC money and Special Interest Group money. Rishi's intern team is currently doing the following pandemic activities: helping neighbors with their groceries, medication pick-ups, making masks, running informational podcasts and town hall meetings "Reality Check with Rishi" along with a coronavirus newsletter. Rishi is also engaged with the #BlackLivesMatter movement and has held multiple town hall meetings discussing America's challenge on hand. Visit RishiKumar,com/BlackLivesMatter
 
Joining the Fellowship Program would allow you to:
Get a personal letter of recommendation at the end of the program upon request
- Get volunteer hours as per their request
- Earn valuable political and leadership experience while working alongside dozens of your peers
- Have the chance to win MVP awards and get recognized for your achievements at the weekly fellowship meeting as well as campaign gatherings.
- Have the chance to run for the California Democratic Party Executive Board or for a DNC Delegate position during the California Primaries
- Have the chance to earn passes to the California Democratic State Convention. Many of our interns have attended prior conventions and shook hands with Presidential candidates.
 
Rishi Kumar has won every election (8-0) he has been part of:
- In 2018, Rishi won with the most votes in Saratoga's 60 year election history. 
- Rishi set history by being the first Democratic challenger to make it past the primary election in this congressional district
- Rishi has raised more campaign funds than any other challenger in last 28 years of this district.
 
Past Testimonials
"I have been empowered like never before after being a part of the Fellowship program. Rishi is a great mentor, taking the time to get to know each of us, creating leadership opportunities for every intern. He works to bring the best qualities out of you and helps you build upon them. I took advantage of many such opportunities and discovered true empowerment. Today, I am an elected Delegate to the California Democratic Party, with the opportunity to attend the annual CA Democratic state convention. Yes, Rishi opens doors for us as he is a great mentor to have for life. Yes, it is truly a life changing experience and Rishi's leadership team will help enable it for you too. I completely endorse this program. It truly changed my life!" 
- Anusha Kondiparti, University of California Berkeley, Class of 2022
 

We have had only 2 competitive congressional races in Silicon Valley. This is a unique opportunity that is not to be missed.

 

HACKATHON

You are being invited to participate in a hackathon hosted by Rishi Kumar, candidate for US Congress in CA Congressional District 18. The Hackathon is open to all middle, high school and college students of Silicon Valley who want to help the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, both coders and non-coders are welcome

The Goal: to solve problems related to COVID-19 and bring innovation to our nation's fight against this pandemic. There are 2 tracks and students can choose any one:

  • Policy participants will create a policy paper about specific local, state and federal challenges
  • Programming participants will create web or mobile apps on various platforms as solutions to current pandemic-related problems.

WHEN: Saturday June 13th,  9:00 am to 7:00 pm PST 

         Sunday June 14th, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm PST including awards ceremony

Location: Online via Zoom

Sign up at:  RishiKumar.com/hackathon
NOTE: Every participating team member needs to sign-up at this link

By participating in this hackathon you will be adding your ideas to help shape our community's response to the current pandemic and to better prepare for the future. I hope you will join us!

An internship program for your students at home

Students can get involved in the community and help with the pandemic crisis by joining the Kumar for Congress 2020 Internship program. This is Year #6 of Rishi's summer internship program

To get involved, submit your info at RishiKumar.com/Fellowship and you will be invited to a short interview.

Our team is currently doing the following:

#1 SENIOR CARE: Calling seniors and offering help, coordinating grocery drop-offs, medication drop-offs and much more. We are even preparing home cooked lunches and dinners for the seniors who are looking for a change of menu.

#2 VIDEOCAST & NEWSLETTERS: Researching Coronavirus specific issues for our podcast "Reality Check with Rishi" the daily podcast. Details at RishiKumar.com/RealityCheck.

#3 MASKS: We are making regular cloth masks to protect our healthcare front-line warriors. Over 2500 masks donated already to Valley Medical Foundation. Our interns are also making face shields on 3D printers for PAMF

#4 NEWSLETTER: Info blast with our Coronavirus newsletter. Details at RishiKumar.com/Coronavirus

#5 TOWN HALL MEETINGS: We are hosting weekly town hall meetings: Coronavirus myth busters with healthcare professionals, Small Business stimulus loan programs, Youth Town Hall meetings and College Admissions in the post covid-19 world.

Last summer the Kumar for Congress team had many high school and college students participating from Stanford University, Georgetown University, U C Berkeley, San Jose State University, Santa Clara University, Bellarmine, Palo Alto, Gunn, Lynbrook, Monte Vista, Saratoga, Harker etc.

Every intern will get a personal letter of recommendation at the end of the program and volunteer hours if needed. Our internship program creates wonderful teaming opportunities for these students and skills that will stay lifelong. Once the lock-down is lifted, interns can work out of the campaign office closest to their home and team up with friends from school. 

Please apply ASAP

 

Sincerely,

- Rishi Kumar
RishiKumar.com/contribute

 

 

                                                                                    

TEAM RISHI TREASURE CHEST (Click on any link below)
   Contribute Lawn Sign Request
   Be a Pandemic Captain Meet Rishi
   Internship Email us 
   Reality Check with Rishi Join Team Rishi
   

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