Project Description: We empower veterans to lead community conversations, educate voters, and promote fair elections. Through workshops, events, and local partnerships, we help veterans bridge divides and strengthen democracy in their communities.
Executive Summary: Many Americans feel disconnected from democracy, believing their voices don’t matter and that political divisions are too deep to overcome. Veterans, among the most trusted leaders in communities, can help rebuild this trust by fostering open conversations and encouraging civic engagement.
Veterans for All Voters (VAV) seeks to bridge political divides and strengthen democracy by training veterans to become community leaders in voter education, civic dialogue, and electoral reform advocacy. Through listening sessions, workshops, and partnerships with local organizations, we empower veterans to engage their communities, promote fair elections, and encourage informed participation in the democratic process.
Our intended outcomes include:
- Increased voter engagement through education and outreach.
- Stronger community connections by fostering bipartisan dialogue.
- Sustainable civic leadership by equipping veterans with the skills to advocate for democracy.
By mobilizing veterans—who are widely respected across political and social groups—we can restore trust in core institutions, proving that democracy can work when citizens are heard, informed, and actively involved. This approach rebuilds confidence in fair elections, fosters civil discourse, and ensures all voices contribute to shaping the nation’s future.
