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Email Sample #1 (CBOs)
Subject: Young People Decide How to Spend $100,000 – Vote in NYC’s first youth-led Participatory Budgeting Process
The Civic Engagement Commission launched “It’s Our Money” earlier this year with the goal of engaging youth in decision making, promoting civic engagement, and introducing participatory democracy. The CEC received hundreds of ideas on what are some of the most pressing issues faced by young people today. In response, CBOs and non-profits submitted almost 50 project proposals that aim to address those very needs.
The CEC is now calling all New Yorkers ages 9-24 to participate in selecting which of these projects should receive funding!
To choose the winners, vote for up to 5 projects on www.participate.nyc.gov and take these steps:
Register for an account! (you must have an account to vote)
Click on the voting button
Check out the projects. You can sort by the borough you live in, or the type of projects you are most interested. Or BOTH!
Pick your projects and vote!
Don’t leave it to someone else. Make your voice heard! VOTE! It’s Our Money!
Please help us spread the word to any young people that you think might be eligible to participate in this civic engagement process. You can forward this email, tweet (#itsourmoney) or use any of the materials available on our social media kit. We are thankful for your support for participatory democracy. Feel free to email us if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
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Email Sample # 2 (Youth-focused)
Subject: Vote now to bring $100k to the things YOU care about - for NYC youth ages 9-24
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Vote to decide on real solutions for NYC teens - we’re putting $100,000 into your hands.
We have ALMOST 50 projects for you to vote on, including projects that:
Help you deal with anxiety and stress
Provide homework help and other educational programs
Career opportunities
Allow you to do the things you love – make art, play music, play soccer, tell stories, create a podcast, or garden
Give you ways to advocate to make the changes you think we need in NYC!
Go to www.participate.nyc.gov and take these steps:
Register for an account!
Click on the voting button
Check out the projects. You can sort by the borough you live in, or the type of projects you are most interested in. Or BOTH!
Pick up to 5 projects (2 projects Minimum) and click submit your vote!
Take our survey for a chance to win $25-$50 gift cards!
Don’t leave it to someone else. Make your voice heard! VOTE! It’s Our Money! You have until February 26th to vote.
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