Imagine if your voice could influence an election. Join us as Chris, Campfire's founder and Benn, a seasoned political strategist, shares actionable steps to boost voter turnout. From early voting to creating accountability with friends, we dive into the power of direct voter engagement—door-knocking, phone banking, and more—highlighting initiatives like SURJ, Vote Forward, and Vote Early Day to make voter contact accessible for beginners.

The episode also emphasizes self-care, resilience, and virtual activism, sharing lessons from 2016. As we close, we focus on building supportive networks, equipping listeners with resources to sustain healthy engagement throughout election season.

Election Related Resources from this Episode

Ballotpedia - enter your address and it will pull up your ballot with information and insights on candidates and issues on your ballot to help you make an informed choice.

BLD SE GOTV kit - This is a kit pulled together by the B Corp community in the South East US for their B Corp Leadership Development conference that happened last month, has great resources for employers

SURJ Phonebanking Opportunities - Phonebank to help move undecided voters and turn out the vote in this final week of the election cycle

Vote Forward - Write Letters to Voters, be sure to get in mail by 10/29

Vote Early Day - Learn about your access to voting early or join a Vote Early Day Celebration

Mental Health Resources

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline
Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET
Text NAMI to 741741 for crisis support.
Provides free mental health support and information.

Crisis Text Line
Text: HOME to 741741
Available 24/7
Free, confidential text support from trained counselors for those in crisis.

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Phone: 988 (Formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
Available 24/7
Provides free, confidential support for people in distress and prevention and crisis resources.

SAMHSA's National Helpline (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Available 24/7
Offers treatment referral and information services for individuals and families facing mental health or substance use disorders.

Trans Lifeline
Phone: 1-877-565-8860 (U.S.) or 1-877-330-6366 (Canada)
Available 24/7
Peer support run by and for trans people, offering emotional and financial support to trans individuals in crisis.

The Trevor Project
Phone: 1-866-488-7386
Text: START to 678678
Available 24/7
A resource for LGBTQ youth providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services.

Veterans Crisis Line
Phone: 988, then press 1
Text: 838255
Available 24/7
Specialized support for veterans and service members in crisis, connecting them with caring responders.

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