by Scott Atnip | Oct 14, 2024 | Civic Engagement, Congregation and Group Action, Houston Faith Votes, Texas Faith Votes, Weekly Witness
We are less than two weeks away from early voting kicking off in Texas, so what better time to welcome back to the program Rebecca McIlwain, Texas Impact’s Houston Faith Votes Project Manager. The Houston Faith Votes team and their cohort of congregations in the...
by Bee Moorhead | Oct 13, 2024 | Civic Engagement, Climate Justice, Economic Justice, Faith Leader Statements, Human Rights, Issue Briefs, Issues, Latest Posts, Legislative, Resources
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by Bee Moorhead | Oct 12, 2024 | Civic Engagement, Government 101, Latest Posts, Resources, Texas Faith Votes
You’ve probably heard of it—especially around presidential election time. But perhaps you’re a bit confused about who or what it is. No one seems to like it, and even fewer seem to understand it. Well, wonder no longer: Carlen Floyd, consulting educator,...
by Rebecca McIlwain | Sep 24, 2024 | Civic Engagement, Faith Communities, Houston Faith Votes, Latest Posts, Resources
It was heartening to participate in the Texas Election Protection Coalition team call this week where we heard about all the work going on to protect election integrity through the state. Texas Impact is a member of this coalition which consists of more than 300...
by Bee Moorhead | Sep 21, 2024 | Civic Engagement, Faith Communities, Latest Posts
Community Engagement Training for Compassionate Care and Support Post-Election 2024 Register Here Thursday, Sept. 26, 6:30-8PM • Saturday, Oct. 5, 1-2:30PM • Sunday, Oct. 6, 3-4:30PM The day after an election often is marked by polarizing social media and nonstop...
by Bee Moorhead | Sep 7, 2024 | Civic Engagement, Individual Action, Latest Posts
This week, election season started in earnest. The deadline to register to vote in the November general election is October 7, and the deadline to request a mail-in ballot is October 25. Early voting starts on October 21 and ends on November 1—and Election Day is...