Daughters Advocating for Restoration

Daughters Advocating for Restoration is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization created out of necessity.

In recent years, a cultural phenomena has taken hold resulting in what we believe to be an attack on the very definition of the word "woman."

Men who self-identify as women are slowly, quietly, and sometimes boldly, infiltrating women's sports, women's private changing spaces, and women's historic institutions.

Notably, members of the Daughters of the American Revolution learned that the DAR has been quietly and knowingly admitting men since at least 2012 or 2013.

When good faith questions, asked by members in earnest were rebuked, rebuffed or ignored, and when members were admonished not to speak about this internal policy decision to knowingly accept males as members and made without the consent of the assembly, Daughters Advocating for Restoration was born.

Initially just a small group of like minded DAR members in a Facebook Group, Daughters Advocating for Restoration has grown into a grass roots coalition of thousands of women and men who support the restoration and preservation of historic women's societies and spaces.

Our mission is to spread awareness and empower members with knowledge so that they can make informed decisions.

We do this by educating members on their rights as it pertains to parliamentary procedure and the society's governing documents, seeking and providing legal analysis, supporting member in their various pursuits as it pertains to Restoration, and defending against unjust and unwarranted punitive actions taken against members for simply acting in accordance with prescribed rules and procedures.

FRIENDRAISING FOR RESTORATION

As many of you are aware, members have filed a formal grievance concerning the leadership of DAR. This was not a step taken lightly. Legal assistance was obtained to help ensure the integrity of the process and to make certain that members’ concerns are presented thoughtfully, accurately, and through the proper channels.

A new phase of this journey is now beginning, and this phase comes with significant costs.

Several people have asked how donations are being used. Transparency matters. Donations are being used to support the Restoration effort, including engaging qualified professionals and legal counsel to assist with the claims and advocacy efforts arising from the grievance process. The grievance process requires mediation which could become time consuming and costly.

This is not about one person. It is not about winning an argument.

It is about restoring DAR to its original intent, honoring its founding principles, and protecting the future of this Society for generations of women to come.

If you believe in this mission, please consider becoming a Restoration Friend, whether through a one-time gift or ongoing support. Every contribution, large or small, helps sustain the professional resources needed to move this effort forward with care, integrity, and determination.

If a financial contribution isn’t possible, there are still meaningful ways to help: share the message, encourage a friend, pray for wisdom, and call your legislators to express your support for the two bills. Every voice matters, and every action helps.

Members have come this far because they cared enough to speak up.

Now is the time to help see it through.

Hold the line.

Restore the legacy.

Protect the future. 

We understand that restoration and preservation do not happen over night. Please pray that our efforts will result in the longevity of what those before us built.