The 21-Day Equity Challenge
Day 11: Lift Every Voice
February 21, 2025
Dr. King often spoke of the power of collective action to bring about transformative change. Voting is one of the most powerful tools for amplifying the voices of those who have been historically silenced. Today, we’ll explore the critical role of voter registration in advancing equity and empowering communities. Together, we can ensure that every voice is heard and every vote counts.
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Activity: Research voter registration initiatives and their role in equity.
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Resource: Learn more at When We All Vote.
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Reflect: How does access to voting empower communities?
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Local Focus: Support voter registration efforts through the NC Black Alliance.
OUR MISSION
United Way of Forsyth County brings the community and its resources together to solve problems that no one organization can address alone.
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In collaboration with our partners and community leaders, we identify our community’s most pressing needs. The money we raise is used to address the root causes of those problems through strategic investments and partnerships that achieve measurable, lasting results.
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The most significant problems in our community are interconnected and complex. They require a coordinated approach by many different organizations to solve. UWFC and volunteers on the impact council are uniquely positioned to understand the needs in the community and how proposals from our partners will address these needs. We hold our partners and ourselves accountable for the money we invest in every program.
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UWFC is working to create a thriving community by investing in neighborhoods and households with a specific focus on creating equitable communities, improving economic mobility, and ensuring childhood and student success. UWFC invests in over 60 programs and initiatives with more than 40 local partner nonprofit organizations.
SPONSORS
EQUITY STATEMENT
United Way of Forsyth County recognizes that current and historical forms of oppression (racism, sexism, ageism, poverty, etc.) contribute to persistent disparities that the United Way seeks to counter. As an organization supported and directed by a diverse population, we strive to engage community members, especially those whose voices have traditionally been marginalized. We work with community members, public partners, and private organizations to co-create positive solutions that ensure everyone has the resources, support, opportunities, networks, and connections needed to thrive. We commit to leveraging all our assets (convening, strategic investments, awareness, building, advocacy, and other assets) to create more equitable communities.
CONTACT
301 NORTH MAIN STREET, SUITE 1700
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101
Tel: 336.723.3601