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New Year, New Goals! Program Planning 2023

Submitted by Ventura County in February 2023.

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New Year, New Goals!

LWVVC "New Year, New Goals" (Program Planning) meeting was held via Zoom on Tuesday, February 21, at 12 pm.

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Volunteers Needed!

Submitted by California in October 2023.

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You are passionate about the work we all do and we need you to raise your hand and be a part of it! The LWVC currently has openings on two committees and we are seeking applicants to join us in empowering voters, defending democracy, and creating a more equitable future for all Californians! Read more to find out if you are the right fit for one of these openings!

Estate Planning and Your Legacy, Free Webinar October 20, 2023 at 11am on Zoom

Submitted by California in September 2023.

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October 16-22 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week. At the LWVC, we value how planned giving can remove uncertainty for you and your loved ones. We want to simplify this process and are thrilled to partner with Brio Financial Group to offer this free webinar on estate planning and legacy building. Join the LWVC and Brio Financial Group on October 20 from 11am-12pm for an informative webinar on planned giving options and processes. We hope you will join us!

Celebrating Black History Month: Fannie Lou Hamer, Pioneers in the Black Suffrage Movement

Submitted by California in February 2023.

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Fannie Lou Hamer was an African American civil rights activist and leader in the civil rights movement. She was born October 6, 1917, and is best known for her work in the struggle for voting rights, which she dedicated her life to fighting for. Hamer was one of the most influential figures in the struggle for civil rights, and her legacy is still relevant today.

Celebrating Black History Month: Fannie Barrier Williams, Pioneers in the Black Suffrage Movement

Submitted by California in February 2023.

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Frances "Fannie" Barrier Williams was an African American suffragist, civil rights activist, and educator in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her commitment to creating a more just and equitable society is an example of what can be achieved when individuals stand up for what is right.