If you are already part of a local Humanist, freethought or atheist group and are interested in connecting with the only democratically structured Humanist organization in the United States, please email field@americanhumanist.org or call (800) 837-3792 and ask to speak to Field Organizer Lindsay Gemberling. Our field staff can discuss with you the benefits and responsibilities of becoming a Membership Chapter, Chartered Chapter or Affiliate.
One of the benefits of being part of the AHA's field network is access to a broad range of brochures and other materials that local groups can distribute in their communities. The following is a listing of what materials the AHA offers to local groups.
 | Grassroots Manual A comprehensive guide for local group leaders on ways to maintain and run a local Humanist group. Includes sections on running meetings, planning public debates and speakers, activism, fundraising, strategic planning, and education. The manual is in a 3-ring binder, so the 12 sections (along with the appendices and addenda) can be referenced in any order. The AHA plans to periodically update the manual. |
 | Grass Roots News The bimonthly newsletter of the AHA Chapter Assembly. Includes a letter from the CA chair, reports from AHA field staff, profiles of speakers and Chapter leaders, and other grassroots advice and tips useful to local group leaders. The AHA provides print and PDF versions of the newsletter. |
 | Action Packets Semi-regular packets containing action items local groups may wish to pursue, occasional press releases and press clippings, and other current information from which local groups may benefit. Each Action Packet also has Chapter/Affiliate and Humanist Celebrant lists, as well as copies of the Humanist and Free Mind. |
 | Summary card of Humanism and Its Aspirations: Humanist Manifesto III Wallet-sized card with main principles of Humanist Manifesto III listed. |
 | The Humanist Bimonthly magazine of critical inquiry and social concern, published by the AHA. The magazine's cover stories and articles focus on a broad range of issues that are of interest and concern to Humanists. Features include "Up Front: News and Opinion from Independent Minds," "Creative Controversy," "Civil Liberties Watch," "Church & State," and book reviews. |
 | Voice of Humanism Brochure General information brochure about the American Humanist Association. Includes a membership form, which can be detached and mailed in. |
 | Humanism and Its Aspirations: Humanist Manifesto III Four page print that includes a separate sheet for people to endorse the Manifesto. Humanism and Its Aspirations is the most up to date and concise iteration of the Humanist worldview. The print also includes a cover letter and a list of prominent signatories. |
 | Humanist Manifestos I and II Six-page reprint of the first two Humanist Manifestos, released in 1933 and 1973, respectively. |
 | I was an Atheist in a Foxhole by Philip K. Paulson Paulson describes his coming to atheism during the Vietnam War, and makes an appeal for people to become members of the AHA. |
