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Workforce development. Digital inclusion. Economic mobility. Building a strong local economy. Engaging community. Literacy across a lifetime. These are all areas in which public libraries play a crucial role, and we need our legislators to understand the ways in which our teams contribute to regional infrastructure. #publiclibraries #infrastructure #communityengagement #economicempowerment

As we head into an election year, the stakes couldn’t be higher for democracy, and we believe that defending democracy doesn’t start or stop at the ballot box. Our grantees are community builders, voter educators, and grassroots organizers, working year-round to advance racial, gender, and economic justice. Groups like ProGeorgia and the Mississippi Black Women's Roundtable are making strides to ensure that historically underrepresented communities have a voice—not just in this election year, but every year. As funders, we understand that supporting civic engagement during election cycles is crucial—but so is supporting the infrastructure that keeps these movements thriving when the cameras are off. The fight for democracy is ongoing, and investing in community power is key to transformative change. Check out this article on the importance of pro-democracy funding by FJS CEO Nicky McIntyre USSE program officer Paulina Helm-Hernández. https://lnkd.in/gEMWM-Jp

The Power of Showing Up! In 2020, RCI Community Funds made a difference. We reached out to every registered Black voter in North Carolina—2.8 million postcards—and saw voter turnout soar to 160,000 in Mecklenburg County alone. But in 2022, North Carolina told us they had it covered, so we focused on Georgia instead. Without our engagement, Mecklenburg County’s turnout dropped to 97,000. The message was clear: our presence matters. In states like North Carolina and Georgia, where elections are often decided by just tens of thousands of votes, our impact can tip the scales. We’ve proven that showing up counts. We're committed to empowering communities and driving change where it’s needed most. Mecklenburg County, we hear you—and we’re ready to return. Let’s keep making an impact, together. #CommunityCapital #VoterEngagement #ImpactInvesting #RCICommunityFunds #Empowerment #TogetherForChange

The Center for Justice Innovation is driven by a singular idea: local communities are critical to transforming justice. We believe that the only way to truly create safe and flourishing neighborhoods is with a full-spectrum approach that runs from communities to systems and back again. We call that approach Community Justice. We’ve seen firsthand how courts, community members, service providers, researchers, and everyone in between can do more for their local communities when they work together. Whether it’s in big cities or small towns, communities with a long history of justice reforms or ones that are just getting started, we can build Community Justice with these five key action steps. ?? https://lnkd.in/eFJFyHgX

???? Calling All Advocates of Change & Equity! ?? ?? Virtual Town Hall Alert: A Defining Moment for Our Community ?? Join the National Urban League for a transformational virtual town hall meeting. This is not just another meeting—it's a pivotal assembly featuring our esteemed President and CEO, Marc Morial, alongside the Senior Leadership of the NUL. ??? We are at the forefront of a historic juncture as we set the compass for 2024 and beyond. This town hall will serve as the platform to unveil our strategic priorities that will drive change and empower communities across the nation. Key Highlights to Anticipate: ? Empowerment Summit 2024: Elevating voices and forging paths for actionable change. ? State of Black America: A comprehensive report outlining the progress and struggles, shaping the narrative for advocacy and policy change. ? Reclaim Your Vote: Our relentless campaign to safeguard voting rights and amplify civic engagement. ? Introducing "Urban League Fights for You: D3": A groundbreaking messaging campaign poised to resonate, mobilize, and empower. This is more than an invitation; it’s a call to action for every individual who believes in the pillars of justice, equality, and true empowerment. Be part of the conversation that shapes our future. Your voice. Your presence. Your power. ?? Spread the word. Be the wave of change. Stand with the Urban League as we mark another chapter of extraordinary impact. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eeJbugsp #NULTownHall #UrbanLeagueFightsForYou #ReclaimYourVote #StateOfBlackAmerica #EmpowermentSummit2024 #MarcMorial #NationalUrbanLeague #AdvocacyInAction #CommunityEmpowerment #YourVoiceMatters

October REACH Newsletter: October REACH Newsletter: In this month's issue of REACH: LRM Stakeholders are hard at work preparing objectives and strategies that will inform Maryland's Multisector Plan for Aging (MPA). Learn why an MPA is so important to all Marylanders, and how you can participate in paving the way for a Longevity Ready Maryland. Also mentioned in this month's edition: Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), Maryland Department of Planning, Chelsea Hayman, Deputy Director, Special Population Programs at DHCD

As we approach and reflect on the significance of Election Day, we recognize that this moment is just one part of a larger journey toward lasting change and community strength. This document offers guidance on how organizations can respond with resilience, compassion, and purpose, reinforcing that Election Day is neither the beginning nor the end of your work. https://lnkd.in/eK_4k8wu

As pro-democracy funders and donors, how can we best show up for the organizations working to ensure our elections remain free and fair? This year, the call to action has never been more clear: grassroots leaders accomplish their best work when they have the resources and time necessary to plan their efforts confidently, develop robust partnerships, and invest in their employees. That’s why Tides’ Healthy Democracy Fund maximized opportunities for long-term power-building among historically excluded communities well before the start of this pivotal election year. ? Approximately 1 in 5 dollars that Tides granted in 2023 went toward organizations dedicated to protecting democracy, civic participation, or community organizing. This year, we’re taking it a step further by pledging to move all the democracy-protecting dollars we can before the end of April to best support changemakers on the ground.? ? We’re supporting important activities including: ?????????Community-informed, multi-issue organizing,? ?????????Advocacy to help our grantees educate voters and lead nonpartisan voter registration drives, and ?????????Increasing voter turnout by reaching across language and cultural barriers to inspire voters of all backgrounds. ? We are committed to shifting power to people of color, youth, low-income communities, and other groups who face systemic barriers. Join us in our work to build a healthy and inclusive democracy: https://lnkd.in/eeTf98aV (https://lnkd.in/ep5k-gut) #Tides #socialjustice #impact #democracy

“Citizenship is a lifetime project and we must continuously combat novel misinformation tactics while educating and protecting vulnerable communities.” Gabriel Marmentini, PhD, cofounder and CEO of Politize! - Civic Education Institute (Brazil), and Jeanine Abrams McLean, PhD, president of Fair Count (United States), share strategies to help navigate and counteract false information and empower communities: #1 Using education (civic, democratic, and media) to strengthen information ecosystems ?? #2 Developing long-term civil society coalitions for fact-checking and community building ? #3: Conducting localized community engagement activities and amplify trusted voices to effectively identify and counter misinformation ??? “More than ever, we need to recognize, value, and support the work of civil society organizations. It is not about doing the work that the government should be doing. It is about recognizing that the government will never be able to solve all the problems alone and that it is our civic responsibility to get involved in the public arena in order to be part of the construction of the solutions we would like to see.” ?? Listen to a conversation with the authors and Andrew Clarke on October 17 (organized by Keseb). Register: https://lnkd.in/eRa5tRvh

Here is a good question and appropriate priority - how to ensure elections are free and fair. It's not a simple one to answer, but the thrust here is organizing, organizing, organizing. It is a titanic David and Goliath story: how to wrest power and democratic decency from the forces bent on protecting the power of those elites that control capital