Hi, all, and happy Tuesday! This morning I got a very happy text. It was from a woman Iāve never met, in a state Iāve never visited, and included the above picture. Notice the āI Votedā sticker on the older guy? Hereās the backstory: About ten days ago, right before I got COVID, I did an Environmental Voter Project phonebank into Georgia. One of my calls was to a 94-year-old man in Gwinette County. This man answered the phone with a polite drawl, and, after some back and forth, informed me that he did, indeed, wish to vote badly, but doubted heād be able to, as he couldnāt drive and had no one to take him to the polls.
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 voterās behalf
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!!!
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?
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.
WHAT A STORY! - I didnāt 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!šššš» you go JESS ! YOU ROCK! (And so does Shiggy and Ralph!)
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 voterās behalf
Serving Bibb, Chatham, Dekalb, Fulton, Dougherty, Gwinnett, Muscogee, and Richmond counties
The Peopleās 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!
This story brought tears to my eyes. They both look so happy š
And thanks to you for not giving up š
Best Phone Banking Story EVER!
I absolutely LOVE this story! Thank you for your extraordinary work, creativity in solving problems and tenacity, Jessica. You are a superstar!
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 likeā£ļø
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!!!
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?
The wonderful, loving GA story made me tear up. Long live Ralph! And Shiggy, too!
Happy tears here, too! Itās a great big small world of beautiful helpers.
I had tears in my eyes as I read your story! Love is really all around us
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.
WHAT A STORY! - I didnāt 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!šššš» you go JESS ! YOU ROCK! (And so does Shiggy and Ralph!)
an amazing story. 3 of you have a new and unbreakable bond. Yay for Georgia voters.
Jessica, you are inspiring!! I love your persistence!
I love the photo and I love that you helped Ralph and I love that you made two people so happy!!
Your activism inspires me every day to participate! Thank you Jess and feel better šŗšøš