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1Thank you to those who have already sent emails to the House to protect funding for the NEA and NEH. We need more because this week is even more important related to Congressional funding of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). You can easily take send pre-written, customizable messages to your House member and both your Senators at Americans for the Arts Action Fund's Action Center: https://lnkd.in/gqTNZX3B. Take action now! #advocacy #speakupspeakout

It's time to strengthen your organization's #advocacy efforts! Register for MENTOR's upcoming webinar, "Effective Strategies for Election Year Impact," where MENTOR's Government Relations Team will share practical approaches to boost voter participation, explore what nonprofits can do during election years, and discuss how to amplify young people's voices—both during election season and beyond. Let’s empower the next generation to make their voices heard! #AdvocacyAugust #MENTORNebraska #YouthVoice #CivicEngagement

Why BlackAl4Edu: 🤔 Why choose BA4E? Because we are committed to driving positive change in Alabama's education system through grassroots advocacy and community empowerment. Discover more about our impact at www.blackal4edu.org. #WhyBA4E #EducationalAdvocacy #CommunityImpact

Why BlackAl4Edu: 🤔 Why choose BA4E? Because we are committed to driving positive change in Alabama's education system through grassroots advocacy and community empowerment. Discover more about our impact at www.blackal4edu.org. #WhyBA4E #EducationalAdvocacy #CommunityImpact

At P.A.C.E. we believe that partnerships are key to driving meaningful change. Whether we’re working on voter participation, community organizing, or advocacy campaigns, building deep, trusting relationships is at the heart of everything we do. In our latest blog post, we share three lessons we’ve learned about working closely with our partners and leveraging their strengths to run winning campaigns that strengthen community bonds. https://lnkd.in/ey5R7wni

Serving with purpose, I dedicate myself to making a positive impact in the lives of others. With compassion, empathy, and kindness, I strive to leave a lasting difference in my community and beyond. Through volunteer work, mentorship, and advocacy, I aim to empower those in need, champion justice, and inspire hope. Selfless service is not just an act, but a way of life. #ServiceasdirectorofprotocolFBA #STUDENTADVOCATE

Election Day is five months away and at The Healing Trust, we are dedicated to strengthening democracy. Our theory of change is grounded in the understanding that disenfranchised populations need to be engaged in the electoral process and in advocacy work in order for equitable policymaking and implementation to occur. How are we helping communities become more engaged? We plan to allocate approximately $6.3 million over 7 years to organizations focused on civic engagement. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eYsXHey9 #NashvilleNonprofits #VoterEquity #NonprofitGrants #RacialEquity

A bit of a late post, but I have to shout out the 30+ folks who attended our Big Reveal Event at the Deaconess Center for Child Well-Being! In case you missed it - Transform 314 implemented a campaign from August - October 2023 to help shape our 2024 advocacy priorities. We obtained feedback through surveys and Community Conversations. While we were open to hearing from ALL St. Louisans, we were intentionally working to engage a group that historically is not engaged in collective advocacy efforts - Black St. Louisans under the age of 45. 66% of the 488 participants that completed the survey identified as Black, with a majority of participants identifying as being under the age of 45 The top 5 issues Black participants expressed they were willing to advocate for were: #5: Increasing input on how money is spent in your community #4: Improving street safety #3: Improving access to quality and affordable food #2: Improving access to healthy and affordable housing AND addressing vacancy #1: Improving streets, sidewalks, lighting, etc. So...what's next? In 2024, Transform 314 will be advocating for improving the infrastructure in the City of St. Louis. We will work on this effort monthly at our Community Meetups, with the first one on Wednesday, Jan. 10th at 6pm at High Low (3301 Washington Ave - 63103). You can register here: https://lnkd.in/gqTz5vJQ

🚨 Check our latest youth blog by Mei Lin! In this blog, Mei Lin reflects on her journey to civic engagement before turning 18. From pre-registering to vote at 16, to attending workshops that sparked her passion for advocacy and more. Read the full blog here to get inspired: https://lnkd.in/g8HzczA5 ✨

For those interested in social change, activism, advocacy and justice. Whether you’re new to advocacy or an experienced campaigner you’ll find helpful resources here. All materials are free, digital, and directly available. The Commons Library includes 1000+ educational resources in a range of formats. Topics include campaign strategy, community organising, working effectively in groups, justice and diversity, creative activism, and much more. https://shorturl.at/QXDDD