Citizens Project

Colorado Springs 2025 City Council Voter Guide is out! Get to know the candidates - local elections matter. https://lnkd.in/gCk2GDUw

Our latest newsletter is OUT! As we approach the Spring municipal elections, it's vital to recognize the impact of local government on our daily lives. With a participation rate of only 27% in the last election, we must strive to engage our communities in the electoral process. Encourage your network to participate, as every vote matters. #CivicEngagement #LocalElections #VoterTurnout #CommunityInvolvement #MakeADifference https://conta.cc/4bj0GJZ

Check out our latest newsletter! Find out how you can support Beats & Ballots on September 7th! https://conta.cc/4dYL7ax

Our latest newsletter is out! Beats & Ballots is just around the corner and there are many ways to get involved! Check it out here! https://conta.cc/3WZHUBP

There's still time to RSVP to our Creating Community Breakfast THIS Thursday! Don't miss all of the other updates in this newsletter. Hope to see you there! https://conta.cc/3zFdsUy - Newsletter LINK Breakfast RSVP -https://lnkd.in/gpJvQ7ku

inform. inspire. engage. check out our latest newsletter on how to do all three! https://conta.cc/3RMjJUM

It's SUMMERTIME and that means we've got lots going on at Citizens Project! Stay in the loop by checking out our newsletter! Our 2024 One-Page Legislative Report Card is available! https://conta.cc/3KRVkZK

In 1992 a small group of dedicated volunteers passionately organized in opposition to Amendment 2. These people were?led by a vision that believed, “If we can generate some calls in response, maybe another view can be heard.” ?–?Amy Divine,?founder of Citizens Project On July 4th, 1992, an opposition article in the Colorado Springs Gazette led to hundreds of calls, and Citizens Project was born. The legacy and passion of Amy Divine to be a voice in the community, where advocacy has consistently promoted equity, inclusion, and justice, remains at the foundation and core of Citizens Project in 2024.? Why:?The Divine Award is given annually to a person whose commitment to equity, inclusion and justice has impacted the community in positive and lasting ways.?The award simultaneously recognizes the accomplishments of its recipient. It honors the legacy of Amy Divine, the founder of Citizens?Project, who dedicated her energy to championing traditional American values of:? equal rights ? individual freedoms ? separation of church and state ? inclusion ? justice for all ? civic?engagement ? respect for diversity What:?Citizens Project invites members of the community to submit nominations for the prestigious Divine?Award that recognizes a person in the Pikes Peak region who has worked tirelessly to create a vibrant democracy in which equal rights are protected, individual freedoms are secure, differences are respected, and people fully participate in civic life. Nominations should be 300 words or fewer, telling us why the nominee should be recognized. We request specific information about the nominee's roles in the community - both officially and informally - and how you believe your nominee has made a lasting impact on the community. Please use the form below to nominate.?? https://lnkd.in/gRikkwJ8 Nominations will be accepted through June 21, 2024. Winners will be honored at the Creating Community Breakfast on July 18, 2024.

We've got lots of ways to engage! Sign up to volunteer at Pikes Peak Pride and Juneteenth and secure your seat at our annual Creating Community Breakfast - July 18th! Follow the link to engage! https://conta.cc/3VauOQp

Stop by and say hi or stop by and get to know a little more about us and the work we do! Hope to see you there!!