If you think your vote for dog catcher can't possibly make a difference, overwhelmed by what's on your ballot, or, just need some hope injected into your civic muscles - this free virtual event is for YOU.
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Together,
Let’s Be The Ones
While we acknowledge the systemic barriers deeply rooted in our history, access to information, understanding of how local systems work, who holds power and ways one can participate should not be one of them.
Information and participation are the foundation of our democracy. When we listen to our communities, meet them where they are and provide information that’s easy to understand, engaging, and relatable, people become actively invested in the future of their communities.
HOW WE DO IT:
In coalition with community-based partners, we co-create opportunities that:
Increase civic understanding
Motivate Engagement
Create a culture of accessible, inclusive, sustainable and joyful participation
We blend community organizing and movement-building with technology, storytelling, arts, music, culture and food to create a sense of place and possibility to do this work.
We blend community organizing and movement-building with technology, storytelling, arts, music, culture and food to create a sense of place and possibility to do this work.
Our programs help folks understand issues impacting their communities, who decision makers are and equip them with the knowledge and tools to engage and participate in meaningful ways. We co-create and host events and community gatherings to connect the dots between issues and processes that shape communities, stories of those most impacted and ways to activate within communities. We democratize civic information through our centralized digital hub. We are building the next generation of leaders.
OUR KEY INITIATIVES:
BE A LOCAL VOTER
Research shows not having access to information and knowledge on who and how local governments operate directly correlates to low voter participation rates. Our year-round nonpartisan voter education and get-out-the-vote programs aim to increase participation in local elections and also create informed & confident voters.
Programs Include:
Go Vote South Carolina Pilot Campaign
Primed for the Primaries 2024
First Time Voters Club
BE THE NOISE
In partnership with community partners, we co-host in person and virtual events to frame the public discourse around issues while centering the voices of community members and those with lived experiences. movement building strategies to help folks be the noise in their own communities.
Programs Include:
Vote Local Day
Give Her The Gavel
Flex Your Power
BE AND LEAD
Building a new generation of leaders in the Southeast. This includes increase the diversity of local civic boards & commissions so they better reflect the intersecting identities of the communities they serve. The program will identify opportunities, educate, train and recruit community members to serve on local boards. this also means infrastructure for our communities partners to lead in their communities - This includes infrastructure for community partners. This also includes our first of its kind boards and commissions research project. we give young people the trainings, resources, and hands-on education to become the leaders of the future.
Programs Include:
Go Vote SC Coalition & Youth Ambassador Program
Ready To Run Series
Be The Board - Local Boards & Commissions Training
JOIN US!
Dream it
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Build it
2021
Grow it
Sell it
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Support This Work
We’re excited for Vote Local Day 2023 on October 7th. To ensure it’s a successful and seamless event, we need your help. Would you consider making a donation today to support Vote Local Day ‘23?
More Information:
Have questions, need additional information, or interested in partnership opportunities for Vote Local Day 2023, send us an email: hello@betheones.org