#OutToVote: Join ENC for 30 Days of Action!
As we gear up for the most important election of our lifetimes, Equality North Carolina is launching an #OutToVote "30 Days of Action" campaign to help plug you into our work.
While we may be stuck inside due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we all have a role to play in electing pro-equality legislators to represent our communities and fighting for the soul of this nation.
Each day, we'll ask our members and followers to engage in a call to action in the 30 days leading up to a very special weekend of action over National Coming Out Day, Oct. 11.
It's all one massive push to Early Voting, which runs from Oct. 15 - 31 in North Carolina.
Whether we're in the streets or in our homes, Equality North Carolina is #OutToVote and we hope you'll join us -- we can't win this fight without you!
Wednesday, Sept 9: #OutToVote Launch
- Virtual Volunteer Training: It's all hands on deck! Will you join us in plugging in with our work in the months ahead? Volunteering looks a little different right now, but we'll guide you through everything you need to know to plug into this fight.
6:30 PM -- Register Here
- Student Voter: Know Your Rights: Attention all high school and college students: join us for a rundown on your rights as a voter! We'll also discuss working at and navigating the polls, how to cast your vote, and ways to educate your community about election 2020. This session is free for all to attend, all ages welcome.
4:00 PM -- Register Here
Thursday, Sept. 10
- Charlotte Regional Chapter Meeting: Did you know that ENC has regional chapter groups across our state that meet on a monthly basis? If you're in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area, join us to find out how you can help engage your community in the weeks ahead.
6:00 PM -- Register Here
Friday, Sept. 11
- LGBTQ Elders Meeting: Throughout COVID-19, elders from our community have come together on Friday nights to share community and hold space with one another. This week, they'll engage in some phone banking to help support our pro-equality endorsed candidates. There's never been a better time to get involved!
6:00 PM -- Register Here
Saturday, Sept. 12
- #OutToVote Hustle Bank: Do you have two hours on Saturday morning to help get the word out about the importance of this year's election cycle? Hustle is an innovative texting tool to help connect with ENC supporters. Join us for a virtual Hustle session!
10:30AM -- Register Here
Sunday, Sept. 13
- Grandparents Day: Older generations will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of this election. We're encouraging our ENC family to reach out to their grandparents -- or any older family members -- in their lives and talk to them about who they're voting for.
Need help? We have 147 pro-equality endorsed candidates to get the conversation going!
Monday, Sept 14 #50Days
- #OutToVote Outreach: Do you know if your friends are registered to vote? Do they have a voting plan? Reach out to five friends and ask about their strategy -- we even have a voter FAQ to help you out!
Tuesday, Sept. 15
- Candidate Town Hall: Cumberland, Harnett & Moore Counties: Join Equality North Carolina for a unique opportunity to hear from our Endorsed Candidates covering three key counties whose results will shape the future of our state. These folks will share their visions for North Carolina, discuss their platforms, and share why Equality is a central issue for them as candidates.
6:30 PM -- Register Here - Statewide Faith Leaders for Equality Meeting: Are you an LGBTQ-affirming faith leader working in any corner of North Carolina? We're carving out space to come together and discuss how you can get involved in census outreach, help ensure a safe and accessible election and work towards comprehensive nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people.
4:00 PM -- Register Here
Wednesday, Sept. 16
- Safe Voter NC: We've launched a partnership with NC Black Alliance and Disability Rights NC to provide 250,000 Personal Protective Equipment kits for vulnerable voters. Looking for an opportunity to support our communities at the polls? Help spread the word about www.safevoternc.org! #SafeVoterNC
Thursday, Sept. 17
- Poll Worker Push: Almost every county in NC currently has a shortage of poll workers. Are you young, healthy, and looking for ways to plug into this election season? Consider becoming a poll worker -- it's a paid position!
Register here to be a poll worker.
Friday, Sept. 18
- #OutToVote Video: Why is this election important to you? What's at stake for the people that you love? We're uplifting diverse voices all across NC and would love to have you join the moment. You can catch these #OutToVote videos all across our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok.
Saturday, Sept. 19 #45Days
- #OutToVote Phone Bank: Do you have two hours on Saturday morning to help get the word out about the importance of this year's election cycle? Join us for a virtual phone banking session!
10AM-12PM -- Register Here
Sunday, Sept. 20
- Census Day of Action: Join Equality North Carolina in our efforts to ensure that every North Carolinian is counted in the 2020 census! We're using Empower -- a new voter engagement tool that provides pre-loaded scripts for you to start conversations about the census, voting, and other important topics with your friends and family. It's an easy way for you to help #GetOutThe Count -- all from the comfort of your own home! Simply sign up at the link below, and you'll be streamlined into the process. Sound complicated? We promise it isn't!
Register Here - Joint Phone Bank With the LGBTQ Democrats of Mecklenburg County: Join us for a joint phone banking effort to support Rep. Christy Clark, NC House District 98.
2:00 PM -- Register Here
Monday, Sept. 21
- Deborah Ross Reception: An avid LGBTQ ally, Deborah Ross is running to represent North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District. Join us for a virtual reception to discuss LGBTQ issues alongside former ENC Board Member Rep. Deb Butler and Kansas Representative Sharice Davids.
- Make Your Voice Heard On The HUD Rule: In an almost unbelievable move during a global public health crisis, the Trump administration is yet again setting their sights on gutting protections for transgender Americans. This time, they are looking to remove critical protections meant to ensure the safety of any trans person in need of Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) funded programs -- especially homeless shelters. Today is the LAST DAY to offer public comment on this rule -- will you speak out and let the Trump Administration know that #HousingSavesLives?
Tuesday, Sept. 22
- LGBTQ Latinx Town Hall: !Equality North Carolina le invita a una oportunidad única de escuchar a algunos de lxs candidatxs que apoyamos en una reunión en español! Lxs candidatxs compartirán su visión para Carolina del Norte, discutirán sus plataformas, y compartirán porque la igualdad es un asunto critico en sus campanas como políticos.
6:30 PM -- Regístrense en este enlace
- National Voter Registration Day: Ask five friends in your life if they've registered to vote! Do you have a voting plan?
- #ALLINFORVOTING Naional Watch Party: Join ENC and a host of other organizations across the country for a free screening of All In: The Fight for Democracy, a crucial documentary driven by Stacy Abreams about voting rights and the history of voter supression in this country.
7:00 PM -- More Information Here
Wednesday, Sept. 23
- Bisexual Visibility Day: Join Equality North Carolina for a phone bank supporting openly bisexual candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture, Jenna Wadsworth! If elected, Jenna would become the first Out LGBTQ Council of State member in NC! Jenna herself will join our phone bank to share a few words about her campaign and why she's running.
6:00 PM -- Register Here
Thursday, Sept. 24 #40Days
- Triad Regional Chapter Meeting: Did you know that ENC has regional chapter groups across our state that meet on a monthly basis? If you're in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area, join us to find out how you can help engage your community in the weeks ahead.
6:00 PM -- Register Here
Friday, Sept. 25
- LGBTQ Intergenerational Conversation: Throughout COVID-19, elders and young people from our community have come together on Friday nights to share community and hold space with one another. This week, they'll engage in some phone banking to help support our pro-equality endorsed candidates. There's never been a better time to get involved!
6:00 PM -- Register Here
Saturday, Sept. 26
- #OutToVote Phone Bank: Do you have two hours on Saturday morning to help get the word out about the importance of this year's election cycle? Join us for a virtual phone banking session!
10AM-12PM -- Register Here
Sunday, Sept. 27
- LGBTQ Book Club Featuring Zelda Lockhart: Join us for a moment of respite in our electoral work with the incredible author Zelda Lockhart! This month we're reading her latest work Fifth Born II: The Hundredth Turtle. All are welcome to join -- even if you haven't read the book!
7:00 PM -- Register Here
Monday, Sept. 28
- Candidate Fundraiser: We're holding a fundrasier for one of our endorsed candidates with a lineup that you won't believe! We'd love to have you come out and support.
More Details TBA
Tuesday, Sept. 29 #35Days
- Join The #ENCCrew: Did you know that we have an exclusive membership program at Equality North Carolina called the #ENCCrew? There are a number of benefits to joining, but if you join at least at the $25 level ENC will send three PPE kits to people in need as they head to the polls. Do us a solid and spread the word to at least five friends in your network today!
Wednesday, Sept. 30
- Candidate Town Hall: Southeastern NC: Join Equality North Carolina for a unique opportunity to hear from our Endorsed Candidates covering the Southeastern portion of our state. These folks will share their visions for North Carolina, discuss their platforms, and share why Equality is a central issue for them as candidates.
6:30 PM -- Register Here
Thursday, Oct.1
- LGBTQ History Month: It's finally here! We'll be uplifting openly LGBTQ politicians who've shaped this country and this state all month long. Keep your eyes peeled to your inbox and our social media channels and help us honor these incredible giants of our movement.
Friday, Oct. 2
- Know Your Ballot: Did you know that you can look up your sample ballot online? Down ballot races are some of the most important, and it's crucial that we're all as informed as possible heading into the voting booth.
Head here to request your sample ballot.
Saturday, Oct. 3 #30Days
- #OutToVote Phone Bank: Do you have two hours on Saturday morning to help get the word out about the importance of this year's election cycle? Join us for a virtual phone banking session!
10AM-12PM -- Register Here
Sunday, Oct. 4
- #OutToVote Video: Why is this election important to you? What's at stake for the people that you love? We're uplifting diverse voices all across NC and would love to have you join the moment. You can catch these #OutToVote videos all across our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok.
Monday, Oct. 5
- Turn Out NC For Christy Clark: Join Equality North Carolina and Human Rights Campaign for a joint fundraiser in support of Rep. Christy Clark! Rep. Clark is a staunch supporter of the LGBTQ community and the needs of vulnerable North Carolinians. We're thrilled to celebrate her in this way and support her fight to bring a pro-equality majority to the NC Legislature.
6:00 PM -- Register Here
Tuesday, Oct. 6
- Candidate Town Hall: Western NC: Join Equality North Carolina for a unique opportunity to hear from our Endorsed Candidates covering the Western portion of our state. These folks will share their visions for North Carolina, discuss their platforms, and share why Equality is a central issue for them as candidates.
6:30 PM -- Register Here
Wednesday, Oct. 7
- #OutToVote Phone Bank: Do you have two hours to help get the word out about the importance of this year's election cycle? Join us for a virtual phone banking session!
Sign up to be an ENC Phone Banker here
Thursday, Oct. 8
- Candidate Fundraiser: We're holding a fundrasier for one of our endorsed candidates with a lineup that you won't believe! We'd love to have you come out and support.
More Details TBA