Fandom Forward
Civic and Social OrganizationsRhode Island, United States11-50 Employees
Fandom Forward is a civic and social organization that channels fan engagement into real-world actions, aiming to empower fans to become the heroes they read about. Since its founding in 2005 as the Harry Potter Alliance, the group has undertaken large-scale humanitarian and community initiatives, such as delivering supplies to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake and distributing tens of thousands of books to libraries and communities in multiple regions. The organization also engages in civic participation efforts, including registering young people to vote and organizing campaigns that involve fan communities in advocacy, such as a petition related to fair trade practices. Based in Cranston, Rhode Island, the group operates with a global reach through local chapters and a sizeable member base, focusing on leveraging the cultural influence of fandom to address social issues.