Chicago Votes Action Fund is a non-partisan, non-profit organization working at the intersection of activism, education, and politics in order to make democracy more inclusive, just, and accessible Not left or right, we're looking forward. We simply believe that democracy works better when more people participate. We're a non-partisan, pro-democracy. We have three main initiatives: Unlock Civics, Parade to the Polls, and Give A Sh*t Chicago. Unlock Civics works at the intersection of organizing and advocacy to ensure that people impacted by the American legal system have access to their civic rights and responsibilities. This initiative includes our Cook County Jail Votes program, Civics in Prison, Court Watching, and Unlock Civics legislative platform. Parade to the Polls is one of Chicago Votes’ first initiatives. Through this program, we partner with high schools and colleges to march to the polls. It’s a celebration of voting that provides young voters with the information and confidence to vote and further develop their civic engagement. Our Give A Sh*t program challenges the status quo of what it means to engage with politics. We engage creatives and foster spaces where young people can come and have authentic conversations about issues important to us. This initiative includes our Give A Sh*t Creative Collective, Sh*t Talk conversations on IG live, and our Happy Hours.
