Empowered States:
Voices of Change
For the 2024 election, we led a movement powered by everyday Americans that drove thousands of voters to the polls. Over 45,000 people from all walks of life signed up to be Community Mobilizers. Through millions of kitchen table conversations, chats with neighbors, and messages between friends, they became the voices of this historic movement.
They had meaningful conversations with their people, reminding them to register to vote and making voting more personal. These efforts reached 3 million potential voters–many of whom were women, people of color, and first-time or infrequent voters in critical states. The result? Over 9 million conversations between friends and family that not only shaped this year's election but also built a foundation of political power for years to come.
Explore a handful of the thousands of videos we received of people's stories, or scroll down to read.
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Our Community Mobilizers joined Arizona Engagement Alliance and had conversations with their friends and family about voting and issues like abortion, immigration, and the cost of living.
Arizona Engagement Alliance is a project paid for by Organizing Empowerment Project, a 501(c)(4) entity. Program activities include voter registration and get out the vote efforts.
Laveen, AZ
Carmen M.
"I am a Latina woman and I feel like we are not represented properly within America... As a woman in general, there's a lot of policymakers who are making policies on our bodies that are trying to have a say over our reproductive rights. That's why I'm going out and voting."
Phoenix, AZ
Matthew S.
"We are all human and we all deserve to be treated equal and fair. And I think ultimately that it should be [women's] choice what they should do with their body."
San Tan Valley, AZ
Derrick J.
"Workers' rights are very important to me because I am a worker in Arizona. I think our rights need to be protected. I think we need to get wage increases as prices go up. It makes sense. If you're raising prices and we're still struggling to make ends meet with the wages we have now and you go up, that's just going to make it worse. How are we supposed to pay a higher tax, a higher rent, and we're still making the same amount? So, if taxes go up, rent goes up, food goes up, gas goes up, our income needs to go up accordingly, because we're not doing nothing but falling deeper and deeper in the hole. "
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Our Community Mobilizers joined Georgia Grassroots Network and had conversations with their friends and family about voting and top issues like inflation, healthcare, taxes, immigration, and taxes.
Georgia Grassroots Network is a Project Paid for by Organizing Empowerment Fund, a 501(c)(3) entity. Program activities in Georgia included nonpartisan voter registration and nonpartisan get out the vote efforts.
Augusta, GA
Tamika S.
"I'm voting because I know that my vote matters. I know that my voice matters. I can't request change or ask for change if I don't try to make a difference, and voting does make a difference."
Hampton, GA
Monica W.
"What's driving me to the polls is that my ancestors fought hard for us to be able to have the ability to vote as an African-American person, and I just want to make sure the country is going in the right direction, no hate, and so I'm choosing the best candidate that I think will be better for our country and my community and the things that I care about."
Lilburn, GA
Morgan P.
"It's been incredible connecting with my network. This election season, I really focused on my colleagues at work and it's been interesting and enlightening to get their varying perspectives on this election, including the proposed amendments. I was able to educate so many people on their counties amendments and help them translate what they mean. I have gotten feedback that it's been helpful to have those discussions prior to voting so they weren't confused while in the voting booth."
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Our Community Mobilizers joined Movement Michigan and had conversations with their friends and family about voting and issues like voting, women's rights, and abortion.
Movement Michigan is a Project Paid for by Organizing Empowerment Project, a 501(c)(4) entity. Program activities in Michigan included voter registration and get out the vote efforts.
Detroit, MI
Joni R.
"Voting isn't just about choosing leaders, it's one of the most direct ways to influence real change on issues that matter to me [like] education, health care, the environment, public safety. It's about representation and making sure people in power reflect our community's values and understand our needs, especially if you're part of an underrepresented group like me."
Belleville, MI
JaTielle P.
"I’ve reached out to mostly friends and family by talking in person and social media. The conversations are always interesting while having them because you get to see each persons point of view about voting. I’m happy that I can be apart of this community because I know that it will make a change. I hope that me reaching out to my friends and family will really get them out to go and vote. Voting is serious and I plan to teach my child the same thing."
Troy, MI
Moriah J.
"What is driving me to vote is the economy, the racism, and the president that we would end up getting. That is what's driving me to vote, and that's what's encouraging me to tell everyone else to get out and vote, especially young people."
Our Community Mobilizers joined Motivate Minnesota and had conversations with their friends and family about voting and top issues like women's rights, healthcare, and the economy.
Motivate Minnesota is a Project Paid for by Organizing Empowerment Fund, a 501(c)(3) entity. Program activities in Minnesota included nonpartisan voter registration and nonpartisan get out the vote efforts.
Hanover, MN
Jenny K.
"There is power in my vote, even though I'm only one vote in one. I know that sometimes I can feel like, well, why should I vote because there are thousands of people who are voting, and my vote may not be reflected because I am a minority in terms of who is out there, but it is still one vote. Everyone only gets one vote, and it's amazing how it can really play out and how effective that one vote can be"
Saint Paul, MN
Kim
"Why is it so important that I'm going to the polls? Voting impacts the future. Voting hasn't always been a right Americans have always had. Voting rights are threatened. Voting is important for civic engagement. Voting is important in representative government. Voting holds politicians accountable. Voting has local impacts. Voting helps you stay informed. Voting impacts international relations. Democracy is at stake."
Minneapolis, MN
Nathan H.
"We all want access to good education, world-class health care, safe water to drink and play in, resilient forests and other lands for hiking, camping and enjoying nature. You know, this country was built by immigrants and that continues to this day. Immigrants are necessary for a strong economy to fill jobs and everything from farming to medicine. And, you know, when we are all inclusive, we open up our hearts to possibility. And that has always been what makes the U.S. a strong and respected nation. "
Our Community Mobilizers joined Montana Makes Change and had conversations with their friends and family about voting and issues like access to abortion, voting rights, and homelessness.
Montana Makes Change Montana Makes Change is a Project Paid for by Organizing Empowerment Project, a 501(c)(4) entity. Program activities in Montana included voter registration and get out the vote efforts.
Lame Deer, MT
Markita H.
"What drives me to the polls is that I want to see change in our inflation, good housing, affordable housing, because I know everybody in this world is having a hard time paying their gas, buying groceries, especially when we have kids. I mean, I got three kids myself, and I know it would make a big difference if we could do that, because I'm looking forward to going back to college to become a teacher."
Lennox, MT
Nathan J.
"The biggest reason for voting in Montana this year is because this is the most critical election of our lifetime where we may not have another election if certain people get elected and force us out of our given and constitutional and democratic rights to come together as a country and make a change for the betterment of everyone's lives."
Missoula, MT
Nancy T.
"I think it's important that I vote and make my voice heard as a woman, and to preserve some of the progress that we've already made in this country, and not to go back and resort to supporting individuals who have a political agenda that is just based in greed and in power and misogyny and white supremacy."
Our Community Mobilizers joined Good Life Nebraska and had conversations with their friends and family about voting and top issues like access to voting and funding for schools.
Good Life Nebraska is a Project Paid for by Organizing Empowerment Fund, a 501(c)(3) entity. Program activities in Nebraska included nonpartisan voter registration and nonpartisan get out the vote efforts.
Omaha, NE
Sheritha J.
"I am voting in this year's election because abortion restrictions will disproportionately affect poor women of color, particularly black women, like myself, who already face higher risk of health complications or death related to pregnancy or childbirth. "
Lincoln, NE
Rob B.
"I am voting in Nebraska because I feel it is my right, my opportunity, and my obligation to vote. The founding fathers worked very hard and put things together so we could vote for the people that we see fit to represent us, whether it be right here in Nebraska or nationally. There are so many issues on the ballot that are so important to us. For me, from personal rights, for LGBTQ issues, for abortion rights, for infrastructure, which is a huge issue for me, and just so many different things."
Lincoln, NE
Tosha L.
"I want our taxes to be equally yoked. I don't know why we are paying so much as the middle class and the upper class and the high and the rich don't get taxed. Student loans and the cost of college is ridiculous. The prices at the grocery stores need to come down, gas needs to come back down. The entire nation's well-being is at stake right now. "
Our Community Mobilizers joined Neighbor to Neighbor Nevada and had conversations with their friends and family about voting and issues like women's rights, access to abortion, and voting rights.
Neighbor to Neighbor Nevada is a Project Paid for by Organizing Empowerment Project, a 501(c)(4) entity. Program activities in Nevada included voter registration and get out the vote efforts.
Las Vegas, NV
Alexzandria C.
"I believe in the fundamental right to make decisions about our own bodies. Reproductive rights are not just a choice, but they're about freedom and equality. We must ensure that everyone has access to healthcare they need without barriers or discrimination. I'm also voting because I stand with marginalized communities. It's crucial that we amplify the voices of minorities, ensuring that their rights are protected and celebrated. We need leaders who are committed to justice, equality, and representation for all people, regardless of their race, gender, or background."
Sparks, NV
LaDonna M.
"As a mom, I'm all about paving a better path for my kids. I want them to grow up in a world where equality and justice aren't just slogans, but real everyday experiences. I'm casting my vote for a future where they can walk through life with pride, safety, and opportunity on their side."
Las Vegas, NV
Ivan O.
"I lost my job over a year ago and I haven't found any good employment, so I feel like the economy has gotten so bad. There's no good jobs, so I want to see good change where you can find a job... And I also feel that inflation has gotten bad. I want to see the grocery prices lower, the gas prices lower, mortgage rates, rent drop to where it used to be. "
Our Community Mobilizers joined North Carolina Community Coalition and had conversations with their friends and family about voting and issues like education and voting rights.
North Carolina Community Coalition North Carolina Community Coalition is a Project Paid for by Organizing Empowerment Project, a 501(c)(4) entity. Program activities in North Carolina included voter registration and get out the vote efforts.
New Bern, NC
Arlene P.
"I feel like one of the important issues facing us this election is education. Our public school system is crumbling. Our poor teachers are overworked and underpaid. And not only the teachers, everybody in the school system."
Clayton, NC
Pamela L.
"Those in power make the critical decisions that affect my life daily. Presidential election receives the most attention, but local and state races are just as important... When I think about issues that matter with high priority, I would say the status of the economy, still with the thought of inflation, racial and ethnic inequality that still exists on all levels, and women's rights. Women's rights that have me to make decisions that's best for me and my body."
Belhaven, NC
Brittany W.
"This is one of the biggest election... there's a lot on the line when it comes to the middle class and lower class."
Our Community Mobilizers joined PA Neighbor Network Action Fund and had conversations with their friends and family about voting and issues like inflation, education, and the economy.
PA Neighbor Network Action Fund is a Project Paid for by Organizing Empowerment Project, a 501(c)(4) entity. Program activities in Pennsylvania included voter registration and get out the vote efforts.
Philadelphia, PA
Eriana G.
"I noticed that my children don't have the same choices and opportunities that I had growing up. Although there are a lot more things that are open for my children and their generation, I don't think that they're being led in the right way as far as resources and things that can help them move along in every aspect of their lives."
Las Vegas, PA
Benny C.
"The reason why everybody needs to vote is because this election is going to be big for minorities, for women. There's a lot of agendas on one side where it's going to set a lot of us back, back to the 50s and 60s. People don't realize how serious this is going to be. Voice needs to be heard. Men, we need to step up for women and ladies to make sure that they are protected because a lot of their rights are going backwards as well."
Upper Darby, PA
Diamond G.
"My biggest reason for voting this election is all the events taking place around women's health and women's reproduction rights. As a mom of two girls, I would love for them to be able to make their own choices. Also, with the way that economy is and the rise on gas prices and the rise on groceries, being a single mom, I'm a middle class citizen, I feel like it's very important for us to get out and vote, for our voices to be heard, and for us to be able to make the best choice in this presidential election."
Our Community Mobilizers joined WI Neighbor Network and had conversations with their friends and family about voting and issues like voting rights, inflation, and healthcare.
WI Neighbor Network is a Project Paid for by Organizing Empowerment Project, a 501(c)(4) entity. Program activities in Wisconsin included voter registration and get out the vote efforts.
Milwaukee, WI
Deantuan C.
"We need new thoughts and new solutions to a lot of what's been going on in this world and in this country. It's been tough on a lot of people, inflation, between inflation and, you know, just people trying to get through their day-to-day life. So that's one of the biggest reasons why I'm voting."
Milwaukee, WI
Michael M.
"The government should not be in control of what a woman does with their body. It's their body.. My daughters have the right to choose what they would like to do with their body."
Beloit, WI
Aneya F.
"My biggest reason for voting in Wisconsin would be to be involved in the decision. I'd rather know who my president is going to be and have a part in picking and choosing the president rather than sitting back and letting it happen."
