H-O-T-T-O-G-O-V-O-T-E!

We’re bringing together passionate young leaders to share ideas, sharpen skills, and have some fun!

If you're a young South Carolinian curious about this year’s election & ready to make a real impact—at the ballot box and beyond—this event is for you. 

Join us on Saturday, September 14th to level up your organizing game, boost advocacy skills, and figure out how to get more of your friends voting. Free food, cool swag, and a chance for all attendees to win up to $200 in door prizes!

Get hyped for a day packed with hands-on workshops, new connections (and friendship bracelets!), and the tools you need to spark change in your community.

EVENT DETAILS:

WHEN: Saturday September 14, 12-4pm
WHERE: The Ripple Fund - 701 East Bay Street #121, Charleston SC 29403
WHO: South Carolinians between 18-30

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • Trainings & workshops on mis/disinformation, using social media to encourage friends to vote, organizing your community by tapping into the resources you already have

  • Hear from young South Carolinians about their experiences organizing, advocating & mobilizing. Learn what worked (and didn’t!)

  • Tools & resources needed to be an informed voter informed in November

  • Collaborative project creating solutions to the most common barriers young voters face using creative problem solving, artistic expression, and curiosity

  • Food, games & activities, great tunes, cool swag, new connections, and more!

FAQs

  • Any South Carolinian between the ages of 18-30 years old - regardless of where you call home in the state. While we love all members of our community, it’s important that we create spaces where young voters and leaders can gather, learn from each other, and be in community together.

  • We recognize traveling to Charleston may be a barrier for some folks - and we very much want you to be here. Thanks to our generous community, we’re able to provide 30 attendees with gas cards to reimburse for travel. At this time, we're only able to provide 30 gas cards and they'll be given on a first come first requested basis. Should we receive additional funding, we intend to expand this opportunity. Unfortunately, we're unable to cover flights or accommodations. If there's a significant barrier or need additional assistance, send us an email and let’s chat: hello@betheones.org

  • Epically fun! There will be trainings, workshops, group discussions, activities, games, and collaborative working & brainstorming activities. Also opportunities to get crafty, move, eat, and laugh. Basically a day you won't want to miss!

  • Of course! Lunch will be provided from one of our favorite local restaurants & there will be snacks, treats, and drinks for you to enjoy throughout the day. If you have dietary restrictions, please let us know in the RSVP form.

  • Yes, please. We need to ensure we have enough food, swag and other materials to accommodate everyone that attends. We ask that you please RSVP by September 4th.

  • Yes! We're working on the final details and will be sharing more about our speakers, trainers, activities & more in the coming days. Stay tuned here and also be sure to follow along for updates on our social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)

  • Please do! One of the coolest parts of this event is that it was an idea born out of several young leaders involved with Be The Ones who started talking to their friends about this event, and, well, here we are! Please extend the invite to your friends, family or other members of your peer groups and community.

  • South Carolina Young Voters Summit is hosted in partnership between Be The Ones and SOLVE. The event is a nonpartisan and neither organization or any affiliated event partners support or endorse any political candidate or party.

  • We’d love to hear your ideas! Please send us an email and we'll be in touch: hello@betheones.org

  • Let’s chat! Send us an email and we'll be in touch: hello@betheones.org

  • Hooray and THANK YOU! Send an email to Cate Mayer (Be The Ones Founder/Director) at: cate@betheones.org

For press inquiries and coverage, email Cate Mayer: cate@betheones.org

  • SC Young Voters Summit - September 14th
  • SC Young Voters Summit - September 14th
  • SC Young Voters Summit - September 14th
  • SC Young Voters Summit - September 14th

EVENT HOSTS:

BE THE ONES is a nonpartisan grassroots organization building healthier communities, a more equitable democracy, and expanding power by removing barriers to local civic participation across the Southeast. Be The Ones is changing the culture of voting in South Carolina and established a track record of engaging & energizing voters (especially young people!) in fun, creative, and accessible ways.

Learn more at betheones.org and follow our work on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter.     

SOLVE, a project of Southern Coalition for Social Justice, is a multi-state collaborative of 200+ organizations dedicated to sharing strategies, resources, and support in the ongoing struggle to protect and expand voting rights. Our mission is to provide a space for Southern grassroots and state-based organizations to address and rectify policies that have weakened the voting strength of communities.

Learn more at solvenetwork.org and follow our work on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter.     

The South Carolina Young Voters Summit is a nonpartisan event. Be The Ones, SOLVE, Southern Coalition for Social Justice along with event partners and affiliated organizations do not support or endorse any political party or candidate.

INVEST IN YOUNG VOTERS:

Young South Carolinians are not our future. They are our now. And, they deserve our energy and investment. We’ would be extremely grateful if you’d consider making a tax-deductible donation to support the SC Young Voters Summit and our continued work supporting, training, and investing in young South Carolinians and their communities.