LORI believes in the power of nonpartisan civic engagement to drive positive change in our communities. We are dedicated to empowering immigrants to actively participate in the civic life of our society, and we firmly support the idea that everyone, regardless of background or origin, has a valuable contribution to make to the social and political, and economic fabric of our country.
Our civic engagement initiatives aim to educate, equip, and mobilize immigrant communities to exercise their rights, advocate for their needs, and play an active role in shaping the policies and decisions that affect their lives.
Civic and Community Organizing
This section highlights LORI’s work in engaging refugee and immigrant communities in the democratic process and community building.
A. Civic Engagement
- Candidate Forums (2023): In partnership with community organizations and the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice, LORI successfully organized and hosted 6 candidate forums in 2023, providing platforms for communities to engage with potential elected officials.
- Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Campaign: LORI conducted a successful GOTV campaign, mobilizing refugee and immigrant communities to participate actively in elections.
- Civic Education Class Growth: Achieved a 20% increase in student enrollment in LORI’s civic education classes. These classes provide essential educational resources, workshops, and interactive sessions to empower community members.