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friends,
As I reflect on this historic moment and our fragile democracy, I’m reminded how critical our work together has become. The need for strong, local civic infrastructure has never been greater; the need for reimagining local civic participation and community care has never been greater. This moment strengthens our resolve to keep fighting for each of you, so we can live lives that are safe, supported, and filled with abundant joy. Our theme for 2024 was “Engage Together.” We set out to engage and mobilize our neighbors (with particular focus on those historically excluded) to become civically and electorally active. And, engage together, we did! We saw the power of connection and collective action transform communities, spark new possibilities, and prove that civic participation can be accessible, and, yes, joyful and exciting. We stayed true to our key initiative pillars and their many intersections: 1. Be A Local Voter (electoral) 2. Be The Noise (advocacy) 3. Be And Lead (leadership) By focusing on supporting local civic leaders, engaging new voters, and expanding knowledge & understanding, we made an impact where it matters most - in our own backyards. We got vocal for local, y’all! We met people where they were: in classrooms, community gatherings, sporting events, and even karaoke nights. From empowering voters to celebrating creativity, amplifying voices to advancing awareness, our work was rooted in building relationships and centering joy. We fulfilled our promise to “engage together” by showing up in ways that broke silos, created connections, and reimagined what civic participation can look, feel, and even taste like.
how we got here !
Idea for Be The Ones is born out of a phone conversation with Beth, a voter, in Raleigh, NC. (2020)
Reach 43,000+ people through Vote Local Campaign, programs and events. (2022)
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Be The Ones becomes a fiscally sponsored project of Netroots Foundation, garnering 501c3 nonprofit status. (2022)
Host Vote Local Day (2022)
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