IAVA To Discuss Civic Engagement Strategies with League of Women Voters of the City of New York
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 27, 2021
CONTACT: press@iava.org
New York, NY – On Tuesday, September 28, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) will partner with the League of Women Voters of the City of New York (LWVNY) to host a live event on civic engagement and ways to make a positive change in the community.
Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Butler will be joined by Diane Burrows, Co-President of the League of Women Voters of the City of New York to discuss voting, advocacy and community involvement.
“Civic engagement is one of the many impactful ways veterans can continue to serve once we take the uniform off,” said Jeremy Butler, CEO of IAVA. “IAVA is excited to partner with the League of Women Voters of the City of New York to share the many ways we can all continue to make long-lasting positive change in our communities.”
“We all love to complain about the problems in our communities but we also all know that complaining doesn’t do anything. To really do something requires information, skill, and action,” said Diane Burrows, Co-President, the League of Women Voters of the City of New York. “This presentation will guide you through three strategies that will help you become more civically engaged in your community for every election cycle and all year long.”
Together, they will address the partnership between the LWVNY and IAVA, boosting civic engagement and election participation within the veteran community, and the positive impact of civic action from local to national levels.
| WHO: | Jeremy Butler, CEO, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) and Diane Burrows, Co-President of the League of Women Voters of the City of New York |
| WHAT: | Facebook Live: A Conversation about Civic Engagement and Community Involvement |
| WHEN: | Tuesday, September 28th at 4pm ET |
| WHERE: | Join the Facebook Live event here. The event is open to the press. |
IAVA is the voice for the post-9/11 veteran generation. With over 425,000 veterans and allies nationwide, IAVA is the leader in non-partisan veteran advocacy and public awareness. We drive historic impacts for veterans and IAVA’s programs are second to none. Any veteran or family member in need can reach out to IAVA’s Quick Reaction Force at quickreactionforce.org or 855-91RAPID (855-917-2743) to be connected promptly with a veteran care manager who will assist. IAVA’s The Vote Hub is a free tool to register to vote and find polling information. IAVA’s membership is always growing. Join the movement at iava.org/membership.
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