Your voice has power. Your vote is your opportunity to help shape the decisions that impact your family, your community, and your future. OF COURSE YOUR VOTE MATTERS… now is the time to get informed, get prepared, and MAKE IT COUNT!
With a shared commitment to creating a greater collective impact throughout Cumberland County and communities across America, the Greater Life of Fayetteville | PIN Parent Intervention Network, in partnership with the NAACP Fayetteville NC Branch, will host the “Nonpartisan Voter Education Workshop: Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Community.” to equip community members with practical, nonpartisan information, resources, and tools that will help them better understand and navigate the voting process. Participants will be empowered to make informed decisions and participate confidently in the electoral process at the local, state, and national levels.
The event will be held Sept. 17 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Greater Life of Fayetteville, located at 600 Orange St. RSVP at GLOF-VoterEd.eventbrite.com
Guest presenter Crystal Edmonds, Fayetteville NAACP Political Action Chair, will provide valuable, nonpartisan insight into voters’ rights and responsibilities, equipping participants with accurate and accessible information, resources, and practical tools to navigate the electoral process with greater confidence, explore meaningful opportunities for civic engagement, and discover how informed participation can contribute to stronger, more engaged communities.
Topics of discussion will include:
• Voter Rights: Why every vote matters
• Voting Process & Polling: 'KNOW before you GO' to the polls
• Voter Registration & Deadlines: Understanding requirements and important dates
• Absentee Voting Options: Available ways to vote by mail
• Early Voting vs. Election Day: Differences between voting options
• Identification Requirements: What voters should know
• Civic Engagement: Ways to become more engaged in the community
• Local Election Impact: How elections affect schools, public safety, neighborhoods, and community resources
“Now more than ever, we recognize that knowledge is the foundation of meaningful civic engagement,” said Georgeanna Pinckney, Founder and CEO of Greater Life of Fayetteville. "Our goal is to ensure that community members have access to accurate information and educational resources from a nonpartisan standpoint that will empower them to make informed decisions and become better equipped to advocate for the issues that matter most."
Anyone interested in learning more about the voting process is encouraged to attend, including first-time voters, community members, faith leaders, educators, and other community stakeholders.
Greater Life of Fayetteville programs are empowered by the United Way of Cumberland County, Thegroup Theory, Covenant Love Church, The Insurance Guy, Sweet Valley Ranch, City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, First Horizon Bank, Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation, Friends Of African American Families Foundation, Kiwanis Club of Cape Fear, and a member of the Greater Fayetteville Chamber.
The Greater Life of Fayetteville | PIN Parent Intervention Network is a community-centered initiative that is committed to strengthening communities through education, mentoring, strategic partnerships, and impactful programs and opportunities that empower individuals to reach their full potential. Through meaningful engagement, PIN connects families with valuable information, resources, and support they need to build stronger, healthier, and actively engaged communities.
Greater Life of Fayetteville is a community-focused, nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening families, empowering youth, and creating opportunities for individuals to thrive through educational enrichment, mentorship, prevention and intervention initiatives, and community-based programming.