EQUITABLE CIVIC
ENGAGEMENT
Equitable Civic Engagement and democracy-building can mobilize and build movements beyond our imagination. Here are the action steps we are taking to move towards a more equitable and democratic community (and how you can help).
OUR ACTIVATION
COMMITMENT:
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Shifting power and agency to historically disenfranchised or marginalized communities.
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Advancing non-partisan, equitable civic engagement in Cleveland.
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Increasing the capacity of local non-profits to participate in democracy-building activities.
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Providing education, training, resources and technical assistance for local non-profit organizations.
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Convening conversations and providing tools to build internal capacity for voter mobilization efforts.
Here are ways you can #GetActivated.
STAY
#VOTEREADY
Want to get your election + voting questions answered?
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Check out our:
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APPLY TO THE EQUITABLE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT FUND.
Advancing Equitable Civic Engagement is about bridging resources, identities, and organizations to a greater purpose of reclaiming our narrative. The purpose of our annual Equitable Civic Engagement Fund is to provide grants to nonprofit organizations committed to educating, connecting and empowering voting-age residents in the Greater Cleveland area. We seek organizations that are committed to democracy building, racial equity and participatory practices.
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QUESTIONS ABOUT THE GRANT PROCESS?
Our staff is available to answer questions and guide you through the grant process. Contact us if you have questions at grants@clevotes.com
REQUEST OUR
ENDORSEMENT.
CV is happy to endorse campaigns, issue-based initiatives, and legislation pushes that align with our values, goals + current staff capacity.
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As an endorser we've signed open letters, shared campaigns on our social media channels, gathered signatures for petitions, organized educational community events + more.
If you would like us to endorse your campaign, issue-based initiative, or legislation push, please fill out the application below.
INVITE US TO SPEAK.
Would you like for Cleveland VOTES to speak at your upcoming engagement?
Presentation Topics:
Join the Movement - Cleveland VOTES Background
+ Introduction
Election Station -
Key facts about Upcoming Elections + Dates
Nonpartisan Education -
ACTivating your Organization towards Nonpartisanship
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