Project DogeBack!

The White House has recently announced its intentions to redistribute 20% of the money appropriated from federal services through the Department of Government Efficiency (overseen and carried out by the unelected mega-billionaire, Elon Musk). However, many of us are outraged and concerned by the manner in which these cuts have taken place and the widespread negative impact that the cuts are having on the lives of federal employees and those who benefit from these services. While responsible cuts to government spending is a commendable goal, we want our tax dollars going to these initiatives, and we object to the thoughtless and undemocratic manner in which DOGE is operating.

This website has been created to help those who feel this way respond by rerouting their DOGE dividends back to some of the affected government services. The objective of Project DogeBack is to facilitate the redirection of funds received from the "DOGE refund" back to federal agencies and services negatively impacted by budget reductions.

While most of the agencies affected do not accept direct cash donations, two crucial ones do: National Parks Services and Veterans Affairs. They are listed first. By donating to either agency, you are responding directly to DOGE's actions by putting your DOGE refund right back where it came from and helping to maintain the resources we all rely on.

The second two links are to NGOs that collaborate with affected agencies. Donating your DOGE refund will also support the goals of the affected agencies.

National Park Service

Approximately 1,000 NPS employees have been terminated, leading to concerns about the maintenance and operation of national parks (according to apnews.com). The layoffs may result in the closure of visitor centers, reduced maintenance, and compromised public safety.

Click to find a national park to support, or to provide general support to the National Park Service.

Veterans Affairs

More than 1,000 VA employees have been terminated, potentially impeding critical services in support of our veterans. (abcnews)

Click to support the Veterans affairs agency directly.

The Trust for Public Land

The Trust for Public Land partners with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

DOGE has threatened the job of nearly 1,000 EPA workers, and the current administration has undertaken several other actions that are hostile to climate justice initiatives (times).

The TPL works with the EPA to protect green space for parks to enhance community well-being and public health.

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Disaster Relief

Despite recent high profile natural disasters, like the LA wildfires and Hurricane Helene that ravaged the southeastern US, DOGE has made significant cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which has played a pivotal role in responding to these disasters.

Click through to FEMA's site to find a list of disaster relief efforts to support.

Project DogeBack!

Why did you DOGE back?