Reform Movement-wide Civic Engagement Campaign

Overview

The Reform Movements civic engagement campaign is a coordinated effort to increase voter registration, education, and participation across all affiliated congregations, schools, and community organizations. By leveraging the movements extensive network, the campaign seeks to strengthen democratic values, promote social justice, and ensure that every voice is heard in the public square.

Core Objectives

• Increase Voter Registration: Target underrepresented groups with accessible registration drives.
• Educate Voters: Provide nonpartisan information on candidates, ballot measures, and the voting process.
• Boost Turnout: Mobilize members to vote through reminders, transportation assistance, and votingday support.
• Advocate for Reform: Encourage sustained civic involvement beyond election cycles, including advocacy on issues such as voting rights, criminal justice reform, and climate action.
• Build Leadership: Train volunteers and emerging leaders to sustain engagement efforts yearround.

Key Strategies

Impact to Date

Since its launch, the campaign has facilitated:

• Over 150,000 new voter registrations across participating states.
• More than 2,000 communitybased educational events, reaching an estimated 500,000 individuals.
• Partnerships with 75 local election officials to improve accessibility of polling places.
• Training of 3,200 volunteer leaders who continue to lead civic initiatives beyond election seasons.

These outcomes reflect heightened civic awareness and a measurable increase in voter turnout among communities historically marginalized in the electoral process.

How to Get Involved

Whether you are a member of a Reform congregation, a student, or a community ally, there are multiple ways to contribute:

1. Volunteer: Sign up for registration drives, phonebanking, or transportation assistance via the campaigns volunteer portal.
2. Host an Event: Use the provided toolkit to organize a votereducation workshop or candidate forum at your local synagogue, school, or community center.
3. Spread the Word: Share campaign graphics, videos, and informational posts on your socialmedia channels using the hashtag #ReformCivicEngage.
4. Advocate: Contact your elected representatives to support policies that protect voting rights and promote equitable access to the ballot.
5. Donate: Financial contributions help sustain outreach efforts, produce multilingual materials, and cover logistical costs for event spaces.

Looking Ahead

The Reform Movement envisions a future where civic participation is a lived expression of its core valuesjustice, compassion, and communal responsibility. Ongoing evaluation will refine tactics, expand partnerships, and deepen engagement with emerging voter demographics. By fostering a culture of informed, active citizenship, the campaign aims to strengthen democracy not only during election years but as a continuous, communal practice.