WHAT WE FOCUS ON
Delivering Solutions For People in Need
Action Center
The Center for Common Ground works tirelessly to promote civic education and responsibility in communities previously or currently oppressed, excluded and overlooked.
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Phone Banking
Join us as we make calls to voters in communities of color that are most affected by voter suppression. Make calls from your computer M-F from 9am-8pm, in your time zone.
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Text Banking
We made texting fun again! Texts can be sent from your computer, phone or tablet. We provide local preloaded phone numbers and you never use your own personal number.
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Post Carding
Get Out the Vote for Virginia’s 2021 Statewide Elections! Send postcards through October 18. Remind voters Early Voting ENDS October 30 and to go vote on November 2nd. We\\\'ll be back at it again soon!
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Outreach Circle
CFCG Outreach Circle App
Join us on Outreach Circle From your computer: https://outreachcircle.com/SHH346 From your phone: Download Outreach Circle Enter the Virginia Code: SHH346
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Check Your Registration
Make sure you are vote ready. Check your voter registration status at least four (4) times a year; make sure that it reads “Active”. When your voter registration status is Active, that means that you are “vote ready” for any Virginia election.
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Register to Vote
Use our handy tool to check your voter registration status in any state. If you have a DMV issued ID (Driver’s License of State ID), you can register to vote online. You must be a citizen, Virginia resident, 18 years old by election day and not currently convicted of a felony.
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Restoration of Rights
In Virginia you are eligible to have your voting rights restored upon release from prison. The Secretary of the Commonwealth maintains a list of people who have had their rights restored; if you are not already on that list, you can request restoration from the same page
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Prevent Evictions in Virginia
Call the Virginia Legal Aid Society! They have staff dedicated to helping you avoid eviction. Call 1-866-995-5595. Get help applying for the Rent Relief Program.
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Sign-up for the Childcare Allowance $3000/child
The American Rescue Plan increased the Childcare Allowance $3,000 per child for children over the age of six to 17 and $3,600 for children under the age of six.
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Federal, State and Local Benefit Finder
Individuals who need help should do a screening now to see if you’re eligible for 18 federal, state, and local benefits.
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THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE
Democracy Centers of Virginia
A non-partisan voting rights organization led by people of color.
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