Our organizers use relational organizing in their communities to engage other youth (ages 15-30) in vote work, including text banking, voter education, nonpartisan youth-led candidate forums, voter registration at rural schools, a social pressure rural youth voter social media campaign, and relational organizing and voter turnout campaigns.
JustME for JustUS empowers rural Maine's frontline climate justice communities by shifting power and opportunities directly to under-resourced youth (ages 15-30) so they can advocate for their futures. Our Rural Youth Organizers lead year-round climate justice projects and nonpartisan vote work in even election years, hosting impactful and accessible community events and engagement opportunities that foster youth leadership and ensure the long-term sustainability of our communities.
Budget Size:
Small: Previous year budget $20,000 - $1M
CaPA States Covered:
ME
Sub-State CaPA Priority Geographies Engaged:
ME-02
Geographic Focus:
Rural
Core Constituencies:
Youth and Students (aged 17-35), Other
Organization Leadership:
Youth-led (aged 15-35)
Staff and Volunteer Balance:
Volunteer boosted - <50% of the programmatic activities are executed by volunteers