Throughout the region, several community-based organizations host programs, campaigns, and activities that support Defending Democracy, Demanding Diversity, and Defeating Poverty. Please review this email update for activities near you and "Do Something"!

Each year, the National Urban League engages millions of voters nationwide to increase voter turnout and empower our communities to make their voices heard to drive change where they live and across America. Contact a local office today to learn how to engage in a civic engagement campaign. Make your voice heard, get involved, and help ensure that as many people as possible vote in the 2024 election! 

2024 California General

• The last day to register to vote for the November 5, 2024, General Election is October 21, 2024.
• All California active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the November 5, 2024, General Election.
• Your county elections office will begin mailing ballots by October 7, 2024.
• Ballot drop-off locations open on October 8, 2024.
• Vote-by-mail ballots can be returned by mail, at a drop-off location, or at your county elections office.
• Beginning on October 26, 2024, vote centers will open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties.
• Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 12, 2024.

County elections officials mail vote-by-mail ballots to all active registered voters. If you believe you are already registered, you can verify your registration online with our “My Voter Status” tool. If you are not already registered, you can register online at RegisterToVote.ca.gov. 

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter

Alpha Phi Alpha Voter Education Drive

Event 1: Candidate Forum for the 79th Assembly District

Date: September 21, 2024, Time: 2:00 PM Featuring Assemblywoman Laurie Davies and Chris Duncan.

Join us for a lively discussion with candidates vying for the 79th Assembly District. This forum will be an excellent opportunity for attendees to hear directly from the candidates and ask questions about their platforms and visions for the community.

Event 2:  Ballot Measure Pro's and Con's Forum

Date: October 5, 2024, Time: 3:00 PM

Presented by: League of Women Voters of North County San Diego.

This forum will cover the various ballot measures in the upcoming election

Location for Events 1 & 2: North Coastal Live Well Center 3708 Ocean Ranch Blvd. Oceanside, CA 92056

Event 3: "Every Vote Matters!" which aims to promote voter registration and turnout.

A Community Event Sponsored by the Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

October 6, 2024, Martin Luther King, Jr. Park- 6401 Skyline Drive, San Diego, CA 92114, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Live Entertainment:  Family Fun: Free food, games, and dancing for the whole family! (Food is free with registration or verification at our stations)

For more information, contact Rod Matthews (rmatthews@brevianenergy.com) at 760-925-5500

 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.,

North San Diego County Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated North San Diego Country Alumnae Chapter presents Voting 101. Voting 101 is a collaboration between the League of Women Voters—North County San Diego, North San Diego County Alumnae Chapter, and Upsilon Omega Chapter, CSUSM (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.). The event will present unbiased resources and information with questions and answers to educate and prepare the public for the 2024 election.

Voting 101 is a webinar via Zoom to be presented on September 29th, 2024, from 2 to 3:30 PM PST. The public is invited, free of charge.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Presents:

An intergenerational gospel concert fundraiser – Voter Registration materials will be available 

Date: September 29, 2024-5:00 PM

Admission: -$20.00/Doors open at 4:30 PM

Featuring:

• THE MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY CHOIR,
• CARMELITA BELL & GUEST,
• STEVE GOODING
• DALE FLEMING
• MISS AMANI WHITE

Location:

George Stevens Senior Community Center

570 South 65th St

San Diego, CA 92114

(619) 266-2066/Payment accepted at the door

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter

Event 3: Candidate Forum for the 79th Assembly District

Date: October 12, 2024, Time: 4:00 PM 

Featuring Lashae Sharp-Collins and Colin Parent

Join us for an engaging forum where candidates Lashae Sharp-Collins and Colin Parent will discuss their platforms and visions for the 79th Assembly District. This is a fantastic opportunity for attendees to learn more about the candidates and ask questions regarding their proposals.

Event 4: Ballot Measure Pro's and Con's Forum

Date: October 19, 2024, Time: 4:00 PM Presented by: League of Women Voters of San Diego This forum will provide an in-depth analysis of the upcoming ballot measures. 

Location for Events 3 & 4: Southeastern Live Well Center 5101 Market St. San Diego, CA 92114

For more information, contact Rod Matthews (rmatthews@brevianenergy.com) at 760-925-5500

See below for some ways to report hate crimes.

1. FBI
2. 1-800-Call-Fbi
3. Tips.fbi.gov

1. San Diego Law Enforcement Coordination Center- This is specific to San Diego. When a tip or crime is reported to this website, it is distributed to the proper Law enforcement entity, whether local, state, or Federal.
2. https://sdlecc.org/?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

1. San Diego District Attorney’s Office
2. https://www.sdcda.org/helping/hate-crimes
3. hatecrimes@sdcda.org
4.  619-515-8805.

We hope you will use the enclosed collateral (one-page program description and two program postcards) as tangible products to learn more about the CA vs. Hate Resource Line and Network (CAvH).