Civic Engagement

Bridges to Empowerment works to increase civic participation through voter education, community conversations, and relational outreach. We organize phone banking, text outreach, and community engagement activities that help residents understand their power and participate in elections.

Our organizing model centers on relational conversations, trust, and community leadership.

18 Million Texans are registered to vote

$15.00 WOULD COVER ONE CANVASSING SHIFT
$12.50 COVERS ONE VIRTUAL ORGANIZING HOUR

Civic Engagement

Youth Justice Cohort

The B2E / TYTP Youth Justice Cohort empowers young leaders through civic education, service projects, and leadership training. Youth participants learn organizing skills while advocating for policies and issues that affect their communities.

42% Youth voter turnout in the U.S. dropped to about 42% in the 2024 election.
Millions of young voters remain disengaged from the political process, highlighting the need for youth civic education and organizing.

$50 COVERS ONE YOUTH ORGANIZER MEMBERSHIP

Youth Justice Cohort

M.E.N.T.O.R. Campaign

The M.E.N.T.O.R. Campaign focuses on improving mental health support in schools while building civic engagement around issues that affect families and students. Through community conversations, coalition events, and organizing circles, the campaign connects lived experience to policy change.

1 in 3 Texas high school students experienced persistent sadness, hopelessness, or suicidal thoughts (CDC)
57% Of Texas public schools report not having enough mental health professionals (U.S. DOE)
17% Of Texas teenagers experience a mental health condition

$75 COVERS ONE M.E.N.T.O.R. "MIND OVER MATTER" CIRCLE

M.E.N.T.O.R. Campaign

Seasoned Saints

Seasoned Saints is an intergenerational program that engages seniors in community service, civic education, and voter engagement. Participants help strengthen community connections while supporting outreach efforts that encourage civic participation.

The Impact of Community Gardens:

33% decrease in monthly healthy food consumption gap for families participating
5x increase in fruit and vegetable consumption amongst children and adults involved

$100 CAN FEED TEN FAMILIES PER MONTH

Seasoned Saints Community Garden