Democracy and Civic Engagement
Democracy and Civic Engagement
We empower people to be active participants in their communities, whether defined as a place or shared identity or interest. And empower those communities to have a meaningful voice in an inclusive democracy. Working in partnership with local, state, and national organizations, we support the following non-partisan activities:
We empower people to be active participants in their communities, whether defined as a place or shared identity or interest. And empower those communities to have a meaningful voice in an inclusive democracy. Working in partnership with local, state, and national organizations, we support the following non-partisan activities:
- Census 2030: As a founding member of Florida counts 2020, a statewide initiative to increase census participation across Florida, we recognize the importance of the decennial census as well as the other surveys conducted by the United State Census Bureau to the State and its economy, and to local communities. We support census education and outreach, particularly to undercounted communities.
- Citizen Advocacy: Educating and promoting an active constituency – one that speaks up about the direction it wants government to take and what policies the government needs to follow. Teaching people how to communicate effectively with elected officials, to hold officials accountable for their campaign promises, and to contribute to public policy discussions.
- Public Service: Identifying and mentoring potential community leaders through training and support, encouraging them to become leaders in their communities and potentially to run for public office.
- Voter Education & Mobilization: Providing information to voters on where and how they can vote, their voter rights, and where they can find information on candidates and issues so they can make thoughtful ballot choices.
- Civic Infrastructure: Supporting communities working together for improvement. Supporting nonprofits and the nonprofit infrastructure in Palm Beach County to create a stronger, more collaborative civic engagement environment.
If you are engaged in any of the above activities and have a great idea to share, reach out. Ventus Charitable Foundation is interested in hearing it.