WHy Progress Kentucky

Progress Kentucky is a grassroots organization committed to building a better, more inclusive future for all Kentuckians. We believe that progress isn’t just possible – it’s necessary.

Through advocacy, outreach, and organizing, we empower communities across the Commonwealth to stand up for policies and leaders that reflect our shared values: fairness, equity, and justice.

The mission of this nonprofit, nonpartisan organization is to educate and engage voters across our commonwealth to advance a progressive agenda.

What we do

A group of Progress Kentucky supporters at the West 6th Farm in Frankfort, KY.
  • Elect progressive candidates at every level

  • Hold elected officials accountable

  • Push for policies that improve lives and expand opportunity

  • Build a powerful, people-first movement from the ground up

We inform, mobilize, and inspire Kentuckians to:

Our Strategy

Man waving an American flag at a protest or rally with a crowd holding signs and flags in the background from the June 2025 No Kings Protest.
  • Voter education and registration.

  • Canvassing, phone/text banking, and direct outreach.

  • Public forums, podcasts, and community conversations.

  • Digital organizing and rapid-response communications.

  • Strategic partnerships with local progressive organizations to amplify our impact.

We’re focused on grassroots action that drives real change. That includes:

Our Partners

The three logos of our main partner organizations those being Indivisible, Common Ground Kentucky, and Forward Kentucky.

Along with these three partner organizations, we work with other Indivisible groups in the Commonwealth and many smaller organizations and unions to host events throughout the year.