Committee of Seventy

Are you ready to represent the next generation of leaders in your community??? We're seeking young professionals passionate about non-profit leadership and civic engagement to apply for our 2025 Buchholz Fellowship! Buchholz fellows participate in a year-long mentorship program, serving as non-voting members of C70’s Board of Directors and earning hands-on experience in our mission to strengthen communities and democracy. Learn more and apply today: https://heyor.ca/15K4hi

#GivingTuesday is just one week away and it is a great opportunity to join the Committee of Seventy’s campaign to grow our membership and strengthen local democracy. We aim to welcome 150 new members who share our commitment to building a more transparent, accountable, and effective government. By becoming a member, you’ll help us fund programs like How Philly Works, voter education resources, and youth civics initiatives that empower students to engage in their communities. Local government touches every part of our daily lives—schools, parks, public safety, and more. With your support this Giving Tuesday, we can expand our impact and make progress toward achieving our vision of a vibrant local democracy in Philadelphia and across the Commonwealth. Become a member here: https://lnkd.in/e5rchYDp.

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for our anniversary celebration and record-breaking fundraiser! ?? As part of the evening, we were thrilled to host a powerful discussion between CNN’s Chris Wallace and 6abc WPVI-TV Philadelphia’s Tamala Edwards. Their conversation not only reflected on the pivotal 2024 election but also drew insightful parallels to history, showing how lessons from the past can guide us through today’s challenges. We're so proud of all we accomplished this past election cycle and honored by how many of you believe in our mission of strengthening democracy and staying engaged locally. For 120 years, we’ve been at the forefront of this work—and we're committed to continue bolder than ever. Here’s to the next chapter of an informed, engaged, and empowered democracy!

We believe that civic education is about preparing young people to shape the future of our democracy by learning how to live and work in community with one another. From kindergarten to college, the Committee of Seventy offers a range of programs to help youth engage with government and civics in meaningful ways. We’re incredibly proud of the learning and growth we’ve seen this year and are excited to expand our impact even further! Learn more: https://heyor.ca/dHkT3o

We're proud to help voters be informed and engaged citizens. No matter where you get your news, the Committee of Seventy made sure to get the word out this election season to ensure every Pennsylvanian felt empowered to use their voice.

On election day, we held three events at high-traffic Philadelphia polling locations – West Philadelphia High School, South Philadelphia High School, and Bright Hope Baptist Church in North Philadelphia – and engaged artists and arts organizations from the area to lead activities about democracy and voting rights. Guests of all ages were able to paint, color, and share their voices in creative ways. Thank you to WeVote partners Fleisher Art Memorial and Taller Puertorrique?o, as well as multimedia artist Arshayla Robinson, muralist Jamee Grigsby, and comic book artist Ted Woods. And if you’d like some voting rights coloring sheets designed by Ted Woods just for C70, please reach out and we’ll send some your way!

We're celebrating our 120th anniversary in true Committee of Seventy fashion: a deep dive into America's electoral history. Tomorrow, CNN's Chris Wallace and 6abc WPVI-TV Philadelphia's Tamala Edwards will join us to discuss the significance of this year's election through the lens of Wallace's new book on the 1960 election. Learn more about the event here: https://heyor.ca/7hG84E

From ensuring smooth voting experiences to safeguarding the integrity of our elections, Election Day kept us busy. Shout out to OnePhillyConnect, Pizza to the Polls, Joy to the Polls, and the Urban League of Philadelphia for helping us enhance Election Day experiences throughout Philadelphia! At the Committee of Seventy, our work doesn’t stop when the polls close. We remain committed to strengthening our democracy through consistent advocacy and action. The election may be over, but our mission continues. Stay in the know about what we're doing: https://heyor.ca/PB0ljZ

On November 20th, we're hosting our annual event in celebration of our 120th anniversary! This year's program will feature an illuminating discussion on the recent election with CNN's Chris Wallace and 6abc WPVI-TV Philadelphia's Tamala Edwards. Wallace's depth of knowledge, historical insight, and years of expertise, make him uniquely equipped to dive into the 2024 election, and the challenges we face going forward. Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this engaging conversation: https://heyor.ca/Z7UPjT

Thank you to our 200+ WeVote partners for sharing important voter education resources and information, spreading the word about civic engagement events, and celebrating the democratic process with us this election cycle. Check out these highlights from WeVote partner events with the Philadelphia 76ers, Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia, Ceiba, Independence Blue Cross, Pathways to Housing PA, and Community College of Philadelphia.