E2mc2: Empower to Motivate Community Change, a non-profit organization spearheaded by their CEO, Alisha Chandra, announces the launch of its key initiatives aimed at addressing some of the most pressing issues facing the Chattanooga community. Their mission focuses on homelessness, educational reform, and enhancing voter registration within historically marginalized groups.
E2mc2 introduces its targeted initiatives aimed at promoting civic engagement through free citizenship education and voter registration drives. The citizenship classes are free of charge and start Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. at 6624 Lee Hwy. The classes will be held weekly every Thursday at the same time and location.
The program is designed to bring knowledge directly to marginalized communities. The classes will cover fundamental aspects of U.S. citizenship, including rights awareness, English language instruction, the significance of voting, and the tangible impacts of civic participation on both individual lives and community well-being.
With a team of bilingual volunteers, they are committed to overcoming language barriers and ensuring that their programs are inclusive and accessible to all. Additionally, they will hold voter registration drives in marginalized communities to ensure that every eligible individual has the opportunity to have their voice heard.
"We believe that everyone should have the right to vote and have their voice be heard, even if it means teaching them their rights," said Ms. Chandra. "The citizenship process and its legal nuances can be esoteric and difficult to navigate due to the inaccessibility of information and challenges such as language barriers. Our goal is to make this process more accessible and empower individuals to take an active role in their communities."
For more information about their programs and how to get involved, visit www.e2mc2.org, email e2mc2contact@gmail.com or text 314-1630.