From Policy to Platform: Turning Real Stories Into Impact

Social Currant x Community Change Action

In under 30 days, we launched a creator pilot with Community Change Action consisting of everyday parents who had received the expanded Child Tax Credit, producing authentic, audience-first content that outperformed traditional media by driving clicks over scroll-bys.

01

the challenge

Community Change Action wanted to raise awareness of the expanded Child Tax Credit and help families access the benefit – but traditional media wasn't cutting through.

02

the strategy

We launched a creator pilot in < 30 days, partnering with everyday parents and storytellers who actually received the credit. The result? Authentic, audience-first content that drove clicks, not scroll-bys.

03

the result

  • 25M+ people reached across TikTok, Instagram & YouTube

  • 3M+ engagements | 10%+ avg engagement rate

  • 250+ creators activated through an ambassador-style program

  • 400K+ reached & 10K+ clicks within 48 hours on first pilot

  • Campaigns expanded to include GOTV, IRA awareness & 2024 elections

04

Tactics that worked

  • Skits, direct-to-cam explainers, greenscreens

  • Creator briefings + message training

  • In-person canvassing & creator events

  • Paid/organic hybrid content strategy

  • Deep integration with field + comms

Mikka Kei Macdonald

Creative Director, Community Change Action

"Fearlessly creative, compassionate, egoless strategy that prioritizes the creators."

Mikka Kei Macdonald

Creative Director, Community Change Action

A partnership that finally felt values-aligned

Mikka Kei Macdonald

Creative Director, Community Change Action

"Fearlessly creative, compassionate, egoless strategy that prioritizes the creators."