Tag: VoteRiders

VoteRiders Announces Major One-Time Gift From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

By Roy Speckhardt, Development Director — FEBRUARY 12, 2024 Following a months-long process, VoteRiders is thrilled to announce its receipt of a one-time landmark gift from renowned philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The unrestricted grant represents the largest single donation VoteRiders has received in its nearly 12-year history, and is a powerful testament to the deeply impactful […]

From ID Assistance to Voter Forums, Coraopolis NAACP & VoteRiders Are Making Sure PA Voters Are Prepared for Upcoming Elections

VoteRiders is proud to work alongside many outstanding organizations to expand and protect the voting rights of Black Americans. In honor of Black History Month, we’re celebrating and uplifting the critical work we’re undertaking alongside our powerful partners to build a more inclusive and equitable democracy. In this partner highlight, VoteRiders’ Digital Communications Coordinator speaks […]

'I Always Feel Like I Helped Somebody' Says VoteRiders Volunteer

VoteRiders Florida Super Volunteer Iris Johnston tells VoteRiders’ Digital Communications Coordinator about her inspiration for becoming a VoteRiders volunteer, her work assisting voters at the DMV, and the meaningful impact VoteRiders is having on American lives and our democracy — January 23, 2024. Tell me about yourself. Aside from volunteering with VoteRiders, what do you […]

'You Guys Helped Me With This Headache' Said Texas Voter in Letter To VoteRiders

BY ERIN CARDEN, DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, VOTERIDERS — JANUARY, 11, 2024 VoteRiders proudly works alongside thousands of partner organizations to bring free voter ID support to our nation’s most marginalized voters. Our partners include (but are not limited to) democracy groups, schools, and direct service providers, like Men of Nehemiah, an organization offering addiction recovery […]

VoteRiders' Helpline Volumes Increases by 287%

BY LAUREN KUNIS, CEO & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VOTERIDERS — DECEMBER 30, 2023 Year-round and especially in the lead-up to elections, VoteRiders fields calls and texts from people who are confused or have questions about whether they need to bring an ID to the polls with them — or what kind of ID they can use […]

Oklahoma Voter Who Discovered VoteRiders on TikTok Secures ID After Years Without Medical Care

BY ERIN CARDEN, DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, VOTERIDERS — DECEMBER 19, 2023 Without a government-issued ID in Oklahoma, 64-year-old Julie Autaubo had to endure three years without critical medical care for her damaged liver. Despite several attempts to secure her ID, a missing marriage license from 39 years ago made it impossible to safeguard her health […]

VoteRiders Reached Upwards of 5.3 Million Voters With ID Info & Free Help Offers in 2023

BY ERIN CARDEN, DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, VOTERIDERS, DECEMBER 12, 2023 Democracy doesn’t have “off years,” and neither does VoteRiders. To have the greatest possible impact in the 2024 presidential race, we knew we had to do everything we could in 2023 to make sure voters got the ID they needed to cast a ballot this […]

Forbes: Young People Are Fighting Back Against Voter ID Restrictions

BY LAUREN KUNIS, BRAND CONTRIBUTOR, CIVIC NATION, BRANDVOICE — DECEMBER 7, 2023 As a student at Arizona State University, 24-year-old Rebecca Tindle wanted to vote in the community where she attended school. But when she tried, she was frustrated that she couldn’t use her student ID to vote and by the constant questioning she received […]

VoteRiders Works With Milwaukee Public Schools & League of Women Voters to Inspire Lifelong Voting

VoteRiders’ Digital Communications Coordinator speaks with Jennie Ekstein, Social Studies Curriculum Specialist at Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) about MPS’ student voter engagement efforts and partnership with VoteRiders. — November 30, 2023 Tell me about yourself and your role at Milwaukee Public Schools(MPS). I’m the K-12 Administrator for Social Studies Curriculum —- we call that a […]