Get Real is building the shared infrastructure local news needs for a new information age.

The way people get information is completely changing. Local newspapers have collapsed by the thousands. New technology has rewritten how we find and share what's happening around us. And trust is moving from institutions to individuals, from the printed page to the phone in your hand.

Get Real puts trusted local creators and journalists on the same team. Together they make news that's accurate, useful, and told by people communities already listen to. Where local newspapers have vanished, we create something new. Where newsrooms are still standing, we help their best work reach the audiences it's been losing.

We believe the path toward renewing community journalism lies in collaborative innovation. Get Real is deeply committed to supporting and collaborating with local newsrooms. Our mission is simple and urgent: ensure every community in America — especially those without a local news source — has access to reliable information that empowers citizens, builds trust, and keeps communities informed.

Get Real is fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) building a grassroots newsroom—one that serves communities and provides trustworthy, accurate information to the public.