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Since its founding in 1977, the Riverfront Times has been dedicated to providing fearless, high-quality local journalism, especially in times of crisis. As a small, independent news organization, we are facing an unprecedented challenge. We have launched the RFT Press Club to create a community around our readers and strongest supporters at a time that local media across the country has been struggling, and to help underwrite our work in light of the financial crisis catalyzed by the coronavirus pandemic.

At a time when our community needs fiercely independent reporting more than ever, we now depend on the support of our readers more than ever to help sustain our mission. Joining the RFT Press Club is one way you can help, and in return we will be providing a growing array of benefits and privileges.

We invite you to join our growing community of members to help sustain our mission of providing our readers free and full access online and in print. With your support, the Riverfront Times can continue providing the best local reporting and enterprise coverage we can. And we look forward to the time when we all come out of this together.

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Beat Reporter, $5/mo or $50 one-time donation
10% promo code to RFT events
Exclusive discounts to local businesses
First access to your favorite RFT event tickets
Bimonthly members-only Editor’s letter
Recognition on print and digital thank you ads

Editor, $20/mo. or $200 one-time donation
10% promo code to RFT events
Exclusive discounts to local businesses
First access to your favorite RFT event tickets
Bimonthly members-only Editor’s letter
Recognition on print and digital thank you ads
Limited edition retro designed RFT sticker
Limited edition RFT tee-shirt
2 General Admission tickets to the 2021/2022 RFT event of your choice

Publisher, $50/mo. or $500 one-time donation
10% promo code to RFT events
Exclusive discounts to local businesses
First access to your favorite RFT event tickets
Bimonthly members-only Editor’s letter
Recognition on print and digital thank you ads
Limited edition retro designed RFT sticker
Limited edition RFT tee-shirt
2 VIP tickets to the 2021/2022 RFT event of your choice

Please note that your support of the RFT Press Club does not constitute a charitable donation and does not qualify for a tax deduction. Nor will it positively or negatively influence editorial. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

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