Hi Peter,

Today kicks off our summer fundraising campaign — and we have ambitious plans. We’re aiming to raise $7,000 so we can deepen our reporting on the critical stories unfolding right now: grassroots protests, immigration enforcement, police accountability. Your support makes it possible for our newsroom to cover Phoenix aggressively, asking tough questions and highlighting voices too often overlooked.

When we founded Phoenix New Times in 1970, we did so with a clear mission: to make Phoenix a better place to live by holding power to account. That commitment hasn’t wavered. We believe that being informed means being empowered — and that reputable, independent journalism helps you make smart choices, engage with your city, and connect with your neighbors and the wider world.

Over the past year, readers like you have told us you want more coverage that digs into the real‑time forces affecting everyday life. You’ve asked for nuanced, relentless reporting that cuts through the noise. We’re ready to deliver. But we need the resources to do it right.

We wouldn’t be here without your support, and we’re grateful. Your generosity has helped sustain our mission — thank you!

Our summer campaign runs through August 10. We hope you’ll consider making an additional contribution during this time to help us meet the moment and expand our current events coverage when it’s needed most.

Thank you for standing with independent journalism. After 55 years, we remain a free, aggressive resource for the people of Phoenix. Your support helps keep us here.

With gratitude,

Sam Eifling
Editor-in-Chief

P.S. Sharing this email with a friend who values trustworthy news is another great way to help us hit our goal before August 10!

New Times thrives because of contributions from supporters like you, and fundraisers like this are essential to keeping us going. We appreciate your patience with a few extra emails during this time. If you’d like to help us reach our goal, making a contribution today means you’ll be removed from the rest of this campaign. Thank you for being part of the New Times community—we couldn’t do this without you.

Questions? View our ‘FAQs’  or send us an email at supportus@newtimes.com