The late Congressman John Lewis once said, “The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy.” We honor his legacy every day by meeting the moment in an effort to safeguard the right to vote. Through education campaigns, legal battles to overturn voting barriers and investments in local organizations that are doing the good work, we are curbing far-right attacks on our democracy.

The values we care about so deeply and the gains made are being threatened by those who refuse to relinquish power to the people. But together, we have the capacity and responsibility to reject all attempts to undermine our democracy and the right to vote. Help the SPLC fight back by making a contribution today.

Along with voter registration, we provide voter resources in each target state including upcoming election dates, community events and how to prepare for election day.

Launched in 2020, our Vote Your Voice program supports organizations that are using creative ways to increase civic participation in their communities. Our grantees work on a range of activities that go beyond year-round voter registration. They also educate their communities on important state and local policy issues; train and mobilize people to advocate for sensible policy solutions in front of lawmakers; and build leaders in the Deep South.

One of our current grantees, the Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable, works to shift power through voter registration and policy advocacy. Its work to advance women’s economic security, increase voter participation and support Black women in leadership has earned the nonprofit a three-year Vote your Voice grant.

Your partnership is what gives us the lift to launch these important initiatives that give civic power to the communities we serve. Help us sustain these efforts by making a special gift today. Every dollar donated is an investment into our communities and the future they build.

In solidarity,

Southern Poverty Law Center