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Cindy's avatar

Hi Jess - great story! Here is info on Ride to the Polls - which are FREE - that you can use next time: New Georgia Project - 800-874-1541 (Call first if county is covered)

The website takes voters to a form to request a ride

Agents can complete this form on a voter’s behalf

Serving Bibb, Chatham, Dekalb, Fulton, Dougherty, Gwinnett, Muscogee, and Richmond counties

The People’s Agenda - 877-524-VOTE (877-524-8683)

RideShare2Vote - Call (888) 977-2250.

Rides available in all counties

Scheduling now; wheelchair accessible rides available

Georgia ADAPT- Text 678-358-9540 or Call 229-262-3424

Rides for disabled voters and friends/family (only 1 person must be disabled)

Wheelchair accessible, ASL and other access tools available

Available in all counties

Email adaptgazan@gmail.com or daybreak4deaf@yahoo.com Also - a voter over 75 or disabled can skip to the front of the line and bring an aide in with them for help!

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Jess Craven's avatar

So in this case this gentleman needed a lot of extra help. I knew there were ride services out there but he needed more. He needed...a voting doula. Shiggy did that. (:

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Cindy's avatar

This is such a beautiful story - and the people in GA who are willing to help their fellow voters are such a perfect example of what we want America to be. I am so glad you shared this!

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Jess Craven's avatar

But this info is VERY good to have! Thanks!

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Cathy (W. Michigan)'s avatar

This story brought tears to my eyes. They both look so happy 😁

And thanks to you for not giving up 😁

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Jess Craven's avatar

Of course!

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Lynn Yellen's avatar

Best Phone Banking Story EVER!

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Jess Craven's avatar

Thanks, Lynn!

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Susan Zachary personal's avatar

I absolutely LOVE this story! Thank you for your extraordinary work, creativity in solving problems and tenacity, Jessica. You are a superstar!

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Jess Craven's avatar

(: thank you!

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Paula De Manuel's avatar

Wow, Jess, your story has really had quite an impact on me. Made my eyes leak a little too.

You are truly amazing. Sticking with the gentleman so that you could fine a way to get him to polls. Such a happy ending!

Good thing that you are on TikTok!

The whole story just warms my heart because you helped make the connection that sounds like it may continue.

This is what caring about others looks like❣️

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Jess Craven's avatar

Thanks, Paula.

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SCS - Michigan's avatar

This story of democracy-in-action is FANTASTIC!! Please do share this with the wider world, if Ralph and Shiggy are game. A lesson in sooooo many ways. Thank you!!!

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The Grassroots Connector's avatar

Yes there are ride to the polls orgs, but you created your own ride to the polls and that made a huge difference. My question is: Now that you completed your mission, are you going to make a TikTok about it?

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Beth B's avatar

The wonderful, loving GA story made me tear up. Long live Ralph! And Shiggy, too!

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Jess Craven's avatar

💙

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Marie's avatar

Happy tears here, too! It’s a great big small world of beautiful helpers.

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Lynn Kleinman's avatar

I had tears in my eyes as I read your story! Love is really all around us

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David Fisher's avatar

This intro is phenomenal & makes me smile. It is reinforcing, inspiring, incredible, & heartwarming. What a great country we live in... American ingenuity. Keep hustling! Thanks for sharing.

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KC Coyne's avatar

WHAT A STORY! - I didn’t get home till the Senate offices were closed - but I called anyway and left a message- how could I NOT with this great example of persistence, caring and follow through- I think I will print it out and put it on my computer for those down days! WOOT!🎉🎊👏🏻 you go JESS ! YOU ROCK! (And so does Shiggy and Ralph!)

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John Sinton's avatar

an amazing story. 3 of you have a new and unbreakable bond. Yay for Georgia voters.

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Laura Sherrill (Camas, WA)'s avatar

Jessica, you are inspiring!! I love your persistence!

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Passidrole's avatar

I love the photo and I love that you helped Ralph and I love that you made two people so happy!!

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Ma's avatar

Your activism inspires me every day to participate! Thank you Jess and feel better 🇺🇸💙

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