We are working in Oregon's 5th and 6th to motivate rural young voters. 50% of our people under 26 have never voted, and 25% have voted once. These voters need to know they can make a difference rather than letting their parents and grandparents make decisions for them.
The purposes of the Organization are to:
i. Educate rural voters on issues that matter most to them,
ii. Engage with voters to encourage voting participation,
iii. Hold legislators accountable for their actions,
iv. Embrace rational, civic-minded rural values by modeling inclusion, respect, and fairness in all of our actions
v. Empower forward-thinking candidates to run for and hold elected office in rural Oregon.
Budget Size:
Micro: Previous year budget < $20,000
States Engaged:
OR
Geographic Density Focus:
Rural, Suburban / Ex-urban
Core Constituencies:
LGBTQ+, Youth and Students (aged 17-35), People with disabilities
Leadership Diversity:
BIPOC-led, Queer-led, Trans; non-binary; and gender nonconforming-led, Volunteer-led, Women-led
Staff and Volunteer Balance:
Volunteer powered - >50% of the programmatic activities are executed by volunteers
Contact:
Kelie McWilliams, Executive Director, kelie@cultivatingsolutions.org