Civic Engagement:
Ways You Can Help
On Saturday, Sept. 16, Common Cause Georgia — an organization that seeks to hold government open, honest, and accountable — will begin a two-month tour around the state focused on the issue of gerrymandering. The tour will offer a brief history of gerrymandering in Georgia, a discussion of current problems with our redistricting process, and a training session for citizens interested in pushing local redistricting reforms. #159CivicEngagement #159Gerrymandering
Read MoreThe Democratic Party of Georgia is continuing its Commit to Vote collection efforts with a Sept. 16 event in Forsyth and a Sept. 30 event in Midway. The party is asking volunteers help Georgia voters get committed to vote by signing up for a shift at one of these two events. #159CivicEngagement
Read MoreGALEO needs volunteer help with a great program that helps legal permanent residents become citizens, and to advocate for the voiceless immigrants who need the DREAM Act to protect Latino and immigrant students from deportation. Fluency in Spanish is always helpful, but not necessary. #159CivicEngagement
Read MoreThe Wednesday, Oct. 10, deadline to register for November elections is quickly approaching, and New Georgia Project needs help filling shifts for more than 15 voter registration events taking place in various parts of the metro area. Sign up for available shifts for September/October events in Lawrenceville/Gwinnett, South Fulton, and Austell/Smyrna/Marietta/Cobb. #159CivicEngagement #159VoterRegistration
Read MoreElections will be here in no time! The Democratic Party of Georgia is kicking off its statewide Summer/Fall tour, which will focus on outreach to progressives, voter engagement and protection, and progressive candidate recruitment. #159CivicEngagament
Read MoreThe Democratic Party of Georgia is kicking off its Commit to Vote collection efforts with Saturday, Aug. 5, events in Lawrenceville and Mableton. The party seeks volunteers to help Georgia voters get committed to vote by signing up for a shift at one of these events.
Read MoreProGeorgia offers many civic engagement opportunities, including regular opportunities to register voters and update voter info, door-to-door canvassing during national and local elections, and get out the vote phone banks and postcard writing parties to increase voter turnout. Please visit govotega.org for current and upcoming opportunities and signup. #159CivicEngagement
Read MoreThe Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO) is committed to its mission to increase civic engagement and leadership of the Latino/Hispanic community across Georgia. Right now, the org has two amazing programs that help Latinos either become new Americans or help them to register to vote. And, GALEO needs your help. Fluency in Spanish is always helpful, but not necessary. #159CalltoActon #159CivicEngagement #159GALEOpportunity
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