“RaisingWomen” Event Covered by the LI Herald

The LI Herald has published a recap of our “RaisingVoices, RaisingWomen” event on January 20. “Local female leaders joined children at Turn of the Corkscrew Books and Wine on Jan. 20 to recognize other strong women who have inspired them. Raising Voices USA, a Rockville Centre-based network of community members …

Anti-Racism Project featured in LI Herald

The Anti-Racism Project, founded by RVUSA members,  and was featured on LIHerald.com in its first year – our thanks to writer Ben Strack for spreading the word about this important project! Read the article › Learn more about the Anti-Racism Project ›

Activist Profile: Rena Riback

Our Activist Profile series highlights RaisingVoicesUSA members who have found their path to civic engagement by raising their voice for the issues they’re most passionate about. Want to be featured? Contact us at info@raisingvoicesusa.org to learn more. Issue/Cause: Anti-Racism Activism What was your first experience as an activist and what …

Activist Profile: Scott Petersen, LMSW

Our Activist Profile series highlights RaisingVoicesUSA members who have found their path to civic engagement by raising their voice for the issues they’re most passionate about. Want to be featured? Contact us at info@raisingvoicesusa.org to learn more. Issue/Cause: LGBTQ Advocacy/ HIV Advocacy What was your first experience as an activist …

Activist Profile: Rodman Serrano

Our Activist Profile series highlights RaisingVoicesUSA members who have found their path to civic engagement by raising their voice for the issues they’re most passionate about. Want to be featured? Contact us at info@raisingvoicesusa.org to learn more. Issue/Cause: Building electoral power in low-income communities of color on Long Island. What …

Activist Profile: Nikhil Goyal

Our Activist Profile series highlights RaisingVoicesUSA members who have found their path to civic engagement by raising their voice for the issues they’re most passionate about. Want to be featured? Contact us at info@raisingvoicesusa.org to learn more. Issue/Cause: Equitable public education, criminal justice reform, universal health care, and others  What …

How to Organize a Voter Registration Drive

At our last general meeting, we talked a great deal about the importance of encouraging friends, family and neighbors to register to vote for the upcoming midterm elections. One of the best (and most fun!) ways to increase voter registration numbers and encourage participation at the polls in November is …