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New On The Blog: Civics and Building a Sustainable Future with Your Community Our latest post on the Civility Localized Blog shows how civic engagement is key to sustainable progress. Read on at CivilityLocalized.com/Blog to learn more about: - How engaged citizens can push for green solutions - The role local governments play in climate resilience - The success story of Charlotte's Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP) Read the full post & learn how YOUR voice can shape a sustainable future. Take the Charlotte SEAP Awareness Survey & make your opinion count: https://lnkd.in/ecEVxYNP Let's get civic and work together to build thriving, environmentally responsible communities. #Sustainability #CivicEngagement #Community #CivilityLocalized #Blog #NewOnTheBlog #Local

Meet the Changemakers of 2024! This year's Civic Impact Academy instructors bring a wealth of experience and passion to the table. From community organizing and governing to local history, these inspiring leaders have been equipping Civic Impact Academy participants with the background knowledge needed to make a difference in the civic landscapes of their own communities. 2024 Contributing Instructors Are: Christine Edwards Pitkin, MPA of Civility Localized Charlene Mack, MBA of 2541.ORG Nolan Dahm of Charlotte Museum of History Kimberly Scott of Mecklenburg County Ericka Ellis-Stewart of B.A.M.N. Enterprises LLC Kaelan Boyd of ICMA - International City/County Management Association Kristin Kelly Blinson, CFRE of Hope Haven Inc. Jennifer Moxley of Sunshine Media Network Desiree' D. Powell, CNU-A of Do Right By The Streets, LLC Bryan Holladay, CLT Public Relations Robyn Lake Hamilton, Urban League of Central Carolinas We can't thank each professional enough for all the time, energy, and insights they shared with our inaugural cohort. The Civic Impact Academy truly is a place to learn, share, and skill-up on equitable engagement and civic power. To learn more about becoming an instructor or participant, visit CivicImpactAcademy.com #CivicImpactAcademy #Changemakers #InauguralCohort #CivilityLocalized

Tonight in the Civic Impact Academy: Political Advocacy Panel Civic Impact Academy welcomes Robyn Lake Hamilton and Bryan Holladay to the platform. Both experts in civic landscapes here in Charlotte, these panelists will shed light on the importance of advocacy in a robust democracy and how to engage at the local level. Want to be part of future Civic Impact Academy panels? Join our mailing list at CivicImpactAcademy.com to be the first to know how to get involved. #CivicImpact #PanelDiscussion #Advocacy #LocalGov

It's election day! You know what that means: it's time to get to the polls. Get in line and stay in line, and if you encounter issues with voting, call the non-partisan Election Protection Hotline. Election Protection Hotline: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) Espanol: 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8692) Arabic: 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287) Asian Languages*: 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683) *Bengali, Cantonese, Hindi, Urdu, Korean, Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese #Election2024 #VoteReady #Vote #CivilityLocalized #VoterHotline

It's Election Day 2024! Polls are open in North Carolina from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.. Show us your #IVoted stickers and remember any voter in line at their assigned polling place at 7:30 p.m. will be able to vote. Call the Democracy NC Voter Hotline if you have issues voting at 888-OUR-VOTE (888-687-8683) Find your polling place by visiting ncsbe.gov and don't forget to vote down-ballot. State and Local Elections have a direct impact on daily public life. Thank you for participating in our democracy. See you at the polls! #CivicEngagement #NorthCarolinaVoter #CivilityLocalized #2024Election #EngagedVoters #CivicSuperheroes #EquityNC

November 4th is Election Hero Day Let's celebrate those who make our democracy possible. From poll workers and volunteers to voters and advocates, every single person plays a vital role in making democracy work. So, from all of us at Civility Localized to every voter, board of elections worker, postal service employee, and poll worker - THANK YOU for all your hard work this election season! How will you celebrate Election Heroes this year? Share your plans in the comments below. #ElectionHeroDay #VoteYourVoice #Democracy #CivicEngagement #CivilityLocalized

North Carolina: Today is the last day to access in-person early voting in the 2024 General Election! Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Learn more at NCSBE.gov #VoteEarly #EarlyVoting #NorthCarolinaVoters #CivicEngagement #CivilityLocalized #Election2024

Welcome November. Vote for your future. We empower communities to engage local, state, and federal government year-round. Elections are a powerful part of that engagement! #CivicEngagement #VoteReady #CivilityLocalized

From the team at Civility Localized, we wish a Happy Birthday to our dynamic Operations Manager, Shasha Taylor. You keep things running smoothly for the whole team and we appreciate you. Enjoy your day! #HappyBirthday #Team #CivilityLocalized #Celebrate

Tonight in the Civic Impact Academy: Desiree' D. Powell, CNU-A of Do Right By The Streets, LLC joins the conversation with a message on place-keeping as a tool for economic mobility and community sustainability. Powell specializes in urban planning (land use, zoning, etc.) and we are excited to incorporate her teaching into our inaugural cohort. Don't forget that while the Civic Impact Academy content is for participants, our newsletter subscribers get a sneak peek into lessons! Sign up for more at www.CivilityLocalized.com #CivicImpact #Academy #CivilityLocalized #Newsletter #Instructor #Civics #EDU