One of the areas Shelby Women for Progress has been most involved is with the local School Board. In 2022 we actively advocated for progressive school board candidates to be elected and re-elected, in an effort to keep a school board that is more reflective of our community. Our school board is partisan (Effective June …
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In our Mission Statement, it says that our goal is “supporting progressive women throughout the county, and beyond, by building an inclusive network of member lead advocacy,” and you might be wondering just what that is. For us, it means that our members drive our initiatives. What is a member-lead approach to organizing? It’s all …
Organizing a community means creating and maintaining a system where people can work together to meet common goals that benefit the community. It’s essential to have a clear purpose and plan when organizing a community and the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances. Organizing a community can take on many forms, depending on the needs …
The mission of Shelby Women for Progress is to build a progressively intentioned network of women and allies. Through non-partisanship and an emphasis on inclusion, SW4P strives to make Cleveland County a community that is representative of all residents by sowing the seeds of progress. This progress is home grown right here in Cleveland County …