Make this President's Day meaningful by helping Young Involved Philadelphia Philadelphia get out the vote! Many Philadelphia organizations dedicate their time to improving voter turn out and ensuring everyone has a voice in the process. With voter registration dates looming and the Primary Election just around the corner, this Get Involved Happy Hour is focused on voter equity and registration. If you are interested in new volunteer and engagement opportunities or learning about how you can help to increase voter participation, this is the Happy Hour for you.
Join us on Monday, February 17 from 5:00 - 7:00pm at Devil's Alley Bar & Grill. Attendees will recieve a free drink ticket and a discount code to the Philadelphia Film Society Young Friends' same-night BYOB screening of ELECTION at the PFS Roxy Theater.
Organizations Attending:
- Committee of 70 : a 115-year-old nonpartisan civic leadership organization that advances representative, ethical and effective government in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania through citizen engagement and public policy advocacy.
- League of Women Voters of Philadelphia : a nonpartisan political organization made up of women and men of all ages and backgrounds which encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
- Office of the Philadelphia City Commissioners : The Philadelphia City Commissioners are a three member bipartisan board of elected officials in charge of elections and voter registration for the City of Philadelphia. Each Commissioner is elected to serve a four-year term that coincides with the municipal election cycle for Mayor and City Council.
- HeadCount: a non-partisan organization that uses the power of music to register voters and promote participation in democracy. We reach young people and music fans where they already are – at concerts and online – to inform and empower.
- more to come!
Young Involved Philadelphia (YIP) builds relationships and increases civic engagement to empower and connect young citizens in Philadelphia. YIP accomplishes these objectives through civic education, exposure to volunteer opportunities, social events, and civic advocacy around key issues facing the city. For more info and to get involved, visit us at younginvolvedphila.org!