Atlanta GLOW's EmpowHer the Vote initiative empowers young, female voters of color through nonpartisan education, outreach, and engagement. We provide training, resources, workshops, and youth-led events to increase voter turnout, while our Voter Engagement Fellowship trains young leaders to mobilize their peers. Looking ahead to key elections like Georgia's 2026 gubernatorial race, we will continue equipping young voters with the knowledge and confidence to engage in the democratic process and shape their communities.
Atlanta GLOW’s EmpowHer the Vote initiative educates, empowers and mobilizes young, female voters of color across metro Atlanta communities to participate in the democratic process by casting their votes. The initiative seeks to increase voter turnout and encourage informed decision-making among this vital demographic.
Atlanta GLOW's mission is to encourage, educate and equip young, low-income women to be thriving, self-sustaining leaders and effective agents of economic growth within their communities.
Budget Size:
Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
States Engaged:
GA
Congressional Districts Engaged:
GA-11, GA-03, GA-04, GA-05, GA-06, GA-07, GA-09, GA-10, GA-13, GA-14Geographic Density Focus:
Rural, Suburban / Ex-urban, Urban - Small city (<100k)
Core Constituencies:
Black, Women, Youth and Students (aged 17-35)
Leadership Diversity:
BIPOC-led, Youth-led (aged 15-35), Women-led
Staff and Volunteer Balance:
Staff powered - Little to no volunteers involved in executing programs, Volunteer boosted - <50% of the programmatic activities are executed by volunteers
Top Priority Issues:
Civic engagement, Economic justice, Gender equality
Contact:
Ashlie James, Executive Director, ashlie@atlantaglow.org