Make A Plan To Vote:
Hosting an Empowering Voter Education Event
Wednesday, August 28, 12 pm PT/1 pm MT/2 pm CT/3 pm ET
Join Circles NWA for an energizing webinar designed to equip your Circles community with the tools and knowledge you’ll need to host a successful “Make A Plan To Vote” event in advance of November’s general elections. During this webinar, you’ll learn how to organize and execute an engaging evening of nonpartisan info sharing, logistical planning, and exploring ways to build community involvement. You’ll take away from this one-time event:
How to break down the essentials of voting, including where and how to register and vote; finding your sample ballot; and understanding districts and precincts.
Essential handouts, websites, and resources for use at your chapter event.
Understanding various government job roles on the ballot (e.g., “What does a County Clerk do?”) and their potential positive impact on the community.
The importance of local elections and their impact on everyday life for people experiencing poverty.
How to locate “hard to find” public information on ballot issues, candidates, and positions.
Strategies to ensure your event focuses on holistic voter education without advocating for specific candidates, political parties, or other legal missteps that may endanger nonprofit status.
By the end of this webinar, you’ll have a clear roadmap for hosting an event that educates voters and mobilizes them to participate confidently in the upcoming general elections—and in future elections critical to ending poverty in our communities.
About the presenters:
Christina Williams is the Founder and Executive Director of Innovative Poverty Solutions and Circles NWA. Christina came into this work as a listener and a learner, using her background in market research and community-based research to learn from those in our community closest to the problems. She is passionate about building spaces that center under-heard voices, developing leadership from the margins, and tapping into the power of social capital to reduce poverty and build belonging.
Christina has a BA in sociology from Furman University and MA in sociology from the University of Arkansas. She grew up in Hong Kong but has now lived in Fayetteville, AR for over twenty years, and resides there with her husband and two children.
Ana Hurley is the Big View Director at Circles NWA. With over a decade of experience, she is dedicated to advancing social, environmental, and economic equity through innovation and education. Ana’s passion for creating meaningful change drives her to lead impactful programs and initiatives within her community.
Ana holds a BA in Fine Art from The Evergreen State College and an MA in Philosophy from St. John’s College in Santa Fe, NM. In her free time, she enjoys watching stand-up comedy, creating art, and embarking on adventures with her husband and stepsons.
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