Things to do
Pick one thing to do this week
Don’t let yourself get overwhelmed! Pick something that feels comfortable. Or pick something that feels like a challenge! Just pick something you can get done.
Want to attend an event, but don’t want to show up alone? Find a Buddy
Neighbor to Neighbor - Connect with neighbors about proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. We send you a list of up to 5 neighbors, a very simple script, and a printout to leave behind. You knock on their doors, have a brief conversation about these horrific proposed cuts, and encourage them to take our pledge to fight for Medicaid and SNAP. - indivisible
Volunteer with El Centro Hispano - Volunteers are welcome and needed at El Centro Hispano to help the Hispanic community in Durham. Flexible hours weekday and weekend. - elcentronc.org/volunteer/
Solo protests - Get inspired by Durham resident Rebecca Murphey and hold your own protest on a street corner. - Article about Rebecca in the Indy - Find a community of other solo protests on the Corner By Corner subreddit & discord
Request an NC voting educator to speak at your school, work, church, or event - A You Can Vote representative may be able to attend your nonpartisan event to educate and register NC voters in 2025. Please use this form to tell us about your event or training request. We will NOT attend candidate rallies, partisan meetings, or groups of precinct volunteers. Please allow at least 2 weeks notice for any request. We will follow up with you and discuss whether we can attend. Thank you for your interest! - request form
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Other Resources
College & University Action Guide for how you can advocate to protect international students and faculty
“Familias Seguras” immigrant guide to prepare families for possible ICE interactions and/or family member deportation
Red Cards for immigrants to be aware of their rights
“What’s on the Ballot?” flyer about all the important issues that are impacted by mid-term elections, from You Can Vote
All offices up for reelection in the mid-term elections (and what these officials do), flyer from You Can Vote