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ACTIVATED

Democracy is more than elections.

Help us build a better democracy year round.

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OUR ACTIVATION
COMMITMENT:

Giving more power to people and communities in Cleveland who have been left out in the past.
Encouraging people in Cleveland to engage with local civics in a way that is fun and accessible.
Training and mentoring local leaders so they can take part in building a better democracy.
Offering tools and ongoing support to local non-profits to help their voter mobilization efforts.
Bringing people together to learn from one another, share resources, and experience joy in democracy.

Here are ways you can #GetActivated.

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#VOTEREADY

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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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ENDORSEMENT.

CV is happy to endorse campaigns, issue-based initiatives, and legislation pushes that align with our values, goals + current staff capacity.

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.

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