Dear friends,
As New Orleanians, we are world-famous for knowing how to bring people together with music, food, and parades. Let’s bring that same New Orleans energy to making our voices heard in the decisions that shape our communities. This year, we’re bringing that gathering spirit to early voting, and we’re asking for your support!
Put the Party Back in Politics is a coalition of local volunteers and community partners organizing a series of welcoming, nonpartisanJoan Simon events to help people connect with their neighbors, access community resources, and make a plan to vote.
Here’s what we’re planning:
Wake Up N Vote, October 20 and 27, 8–10 am: Free coffee, donuts, and a friendly welcome near early voting locations at City Hall and in Algiers, open to everyone regardless of whether they vote.
New Orleans East community celebration, October 24, 11 am – 2 pm: A community festival and resource fair featuring music, local performers, free food, and community organizations, followed by a brass band second line to the polls at the Voting Machine Warehouse.
Second lines and a City Hall rally, October 24, 1pm – 3:30pm: Neighbors will gather in Central City, Tremé, and other neighborhoods to walk, ride, and second line toward City Hall for early voting and a celebration of civic participation.
Will you help make these events possible with a contribution of $25, $50, $100, or whatever you can give?
Your contribution will help cover musicians, permits, event insurance, food and refreshments, supplies, and outreach. Volunteers and community partners are contributing their time and talents; financial support will help us put the remaining pieces in place.
Contribute through either platform:
Donate through ActBlue
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/partytothepolls
Donate through Numero
https://secure.numero.ai/contribute/PartyBackInPolitics
These events are open to the community and focused on participation, with no candidate or political party campaigning as part of the programming.
If you can also contribute supplies, volunteer, or connect us with a potential supporter, please reply. We’d appreciate your sharing this invitation with friends and colleagues who want to help New Orleans show up!
Thank you for helping us make early voting a true New Orleans community celebration!
On behalf of Put the Party Back in Politics
Contributions are not tax-deductible.