Empower Her Vote: Voter Engagement Initiative
Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy.
The Fund for Women and Girls continues to carry the banner of the Women’s Suffrage movement through Empower Her Vote. This powerful non-partisan voter engagement initiative elevates the voices and influence of women, girls and individuals with lived female experience in the democratic process.
We are hosting a rededication event at 10am on Thursday, March 28th, 2024, at the “100 Years” mural by Kendra Beitzel located at 119 E. Market Street in West Chester, followed by voting engagement, education, and registration activities by local nonprofit partners, supported and amplified by The Fund. Registration requested, but not required.
Join us for this inspirational event featuring our non-partisan, nonprofit partners. By uplifting the voices of women in underrepresented and historically marginalized communities, we will create a more just and equitable community for all.
Resources: Our Nonpartisan Partners
Learn more about engaging youth in voter registration and Get Out The Vote efforts here!
New Voters “inspires civic action through mobilizing 80,000+ high school students to vote across the United States”. Their “vision is simple: comprehensive youth civic engagement across America”. Through education and advocacy, New Voters helps high school students throughout the nation learn how to run nonpartisan voter registration drives, educates adults working with youth on civic engagement, and supports educational institutions in engaging students in the election process.
League of Women Voters of Chester County was founded by leaders of the women’s suffrage movement. For 100 years, we have been a nonpartisan, activist, grassroots organization that believes voters should play a critical role in democracy”. LWV Chester County is a nonpartisan chapter that focuses on education and voter registration throughout the county. Meet the candidate events, educational forums, and civic engagement activities are among the educational resources that the LWV provides. Visit their website for a list of events and updates!
An Action Team of the Black Women of Chester County In Action, #ourvoiceshouldbeheard provides civic engagement and voter registration for the underserved in our community. Learn more here!
#ourvoiceshouldbeheard is a “non-partisan multimedia campaign to increase the participation of the under-represented women in the political process through voting in Chester County, Pa. The under-represented women in Chester County political process are the Black and Brown, the Latinx/Immigrants, Single Mothers, Low Wealth, Senior Citizens, Gen Z (18+) and the LGBTQIA community”. #ourvoiceshouldbeheard supports nonpartisan education efforts, assists with voter registration drives, and helps educate potential voters through information sharing online.
Resources: Local and State Government
Chester County Voter Services
- Main Page – Stay up to date on when to register, primary dates, and general elections
PA Voter Services
- Main Page – Get statewide information
- Are you a first time voter in Pennsylvania? What to know
- Vote 411 – Check your registration and who is on your ballot
Resources: Other Non-partisan Organizations
Information on youth voter registration (The Civics Center)