Wilmington, DE – Wednesday, September 7, 2022 — YWCA Delaware is proud to partner with the League of Women Voters of Delaware, ACLU Delaware, Delaware Libraries, Community Legal Aid Society, Inc, (CLASI), VOTAMOS, and Sussex County Delaware Divine Nine to launch a statewide voter registration drive at libraries, community centers, and other organizations throughout all three counties on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. (times vary depending on location.)

The full list of participating locations is available at www.ywcade.org/gotv and will be updated regularly. Individuals *18 years or older who are interested in volunteering during the registration drive can sign up at www.ywcade.org/gotv.

“YWCA advocates for policies that make voting more accessible. Our goal with this event is to help educate Delawareans on new options for voting, such as same-day voter registration and vote-by-mail options, and importantly to ensure all who are eligible are registered to vote,” said Rebecca Cotto, Director of Racial Justice and Social Advocacy.

ABOUT NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY:

Founded in 2012, National Voter Registration Day, which celebrates its 10th anniversary on September 20, is designed to create an annual moment when the nation focuses on registering Americans to exercise their most fundamental right – the right to vote. Since the inaugural National Voter Registration Day, nearly 4.5 million Americans have registered to vote on the holiday. Thousands of national, state and local organizations and volunteers will be the driving force behind National Voter Registration Day 2022. Partner organizations will coordinate hundreds of National Voter Registration Day events on and offline nationwide and leverage #NationalVoterRegistrationDay and #VoteReady on social media to drive attention to voter registration.

ABOUT THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF DELAWARE (LWV): The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. LWV never supports or opposes any political party or candidate. The League has worked for nearly 100 years educating, advocating for, and empowering voters.

ABOUT YWCA DELAWARE:

Founded in 1895, YWCA Delaware is committed to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. As a leading association among a national network of more than 200 YWCAs, YWCA Delaware touches the lives of thousands of women and families annually through comprehensive human services across Delaware. YWCA Delaware is a leader in economic empowerment, housing, racial and social justice, domestic violence and sexual assault response, and youth programming and services. With a 24/7 domestic violence and sexual assault crisis helpline and locations in Wilmington, Newark, and Georgetown, YWCA Delaware is a highly effective, inclusive, and uplifting force that empowers women and their families to achieve their full social and economic potential. Learn more at www.ywcade.org and follow @ywcade on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

This event is made by possible by the support of National Voter Registration Day.

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