Many topics in America have become so polarizing that differences in opinion and perspective have shifted relationships among family, friends, coworkers, and communities. This RAFT for America trip highlights how we can all benefit from taking actions to restore deep-rooted connections and repair bonds with the people that we care about.
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RAFT for America  (Reuniting America by Fostering Trust) continues its 2025 series of events on August 24 on the Nantahala River in Bryson City, North Carolina. Experience the Nantahala Gorge while white water rafting down crystal clear water through rapids and bouncy waves surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery.

Team Democracy has engaged award-winning filmmaker, Kristi Kendall, to produce a video from the Nanatahala River RAFT event that will be shared widely across the community, and across social and traditional media outlets. 

We are grateful to our sponsors whose donations make this event possible!  If you, your business, or your organization is interested in sponsoring this, or any of our RAFT for America events, please reach out to ryan.kleeman@teamdemocracy.org.

Sponsors will be recognized on our website, in our video, and in our social media outreach. Additionally, any funding beyond what is necessary to run this event will be donated to organizations supporting family reconciliation efforts.

Thank you for your support!

The RAFT for America event on the Nantahala River is made possible through collaboration with: