Engaging Our Community: Join the Movement Today

Real life isn’t red or blue. You don’t get party discounts on rent, groceries, or gas. Most of us want the same things: safe neighborhoods, fair pay, honest leadership, and a future our kids can afford. That’s why civic engagement matters- and it doesn’t have to be complicated. Below is a simple, no-fluff guide you can follow this week.

Start Here: 10-Minute Actions

1. Share your story. Write 3 sentences about how a policy is hitting your family or business.

2. Tell your representative. Email or call with those 3 sentences. Be polite, be firm, ask for a reply.

3. Register + remind. Make sure you’re registered to vote @ https://www.texas.gov/living-in-texas/texas-voter-registration/ ; text two friends to check theirs.

Level Up: 1–Hour Actions

4. Attend one local meeting. City council, school board, or town hall. Ask one question.

5. Join a volunteer call. Get the overview, pick a job, grab a shift.

6. Host a kitchen-table chat. Invite neighbors to talk about issues, not party drama.

Go All In: Half-Day Actions

7. Knock doors with a buddy. Meet voters. Listen more than you talk.

8. Phone or text bank. Reach hundreds from your couch.

9. Give rides. Offer a lift to seniors or neighbors on election days.

10. Be a Neighborhood Captain. Adopt your block: make signs, reminders, group text.

Campaign Volunteer Roles (Pick One That Fits Your Life)

·         Door Knocker: 2–3 hrs/wk. Goal: 30–50 doors per shift. Say: 'Hey, I’m your neighbor . I’m listening —what’s working here, what isn’t?'

·         Phone Banker: 1–2 hrs/wk. Goal: 50–80 dials/hour. Opener: 'Hi, this is Chasity’s team. What issues matter most to you?'

·         Text Banker: 30–60 min blocks. Quick outreach. Text: 'Neighbor to neighbor—what’s the #1 issue you want Congress to hear?'

·         Data Helper: 1–2 hrs/wk. Update notes from calls/doors so we don’t ask the same thing twice.

·         Events Crew: As available. Greet, sign people in, collect stories. You make the room feel like home.

·         Neighborhood Captain: 2–3 hrs/wk. Adopt a few streets—yard signs, reminders, group text.

How Volunteering Works (Step-by-Step)

1.       1. Sign up: Name, cell, city, best times.

2.       2. Quick onboarding: 15–20 min call with scripts and safety tips.

3.       3. Pick shifts: Evenings, weekends, or from home.

4.       4. Do the work: Doors, calls, texts, or events.

5.       5. Log what you hear: Two-line notes make the next convo smarter.

6.       6. Follow up: Flag anyone who needs help—voter info, resources, etc.

7.       7. See your impact: Weekly updates on outreach and stories.

Scripts You Can Use Today

At the door: Hey, I’m your neighbor and a volunteer with Chasity’s campaign. We’re here to listen, not lecture. What’s one policy that’s helped or hurt your family lately?”

On the phone: 'Hi, I’m a volunteer with Chasity’s campaign. What should your representative know about life here?'

On text:Hey there! I’m volunteering with Chasity’s campaign. What’s one thing you wish your representative would actually fix around here?

Respect & Safety (Always)

Be kind. You’re a neighbor first.

No trespassing or gate ignoring. Respect signs.

If it gets tense, thank them and leave. No arguing.

Never fight online. We log, we learn, we move.

Beyond Campaigns: Everyday Civic Muscle

Talk to your city council or school board once a quarter.

Shop local twice a week—it keeps jobs here.

Mentor one kid, support one vet, check on one senior. Small circles build strong communities.

Quick Start Menu (Choose One This Week)

• Give 30 minutes to text neighbors.

• Knock 20 doors with a friend.

• Host one kitchen-table chat.

• Share your story (two paragraphs max).

• Bring two new volunteers next time.

Why This Matters

The median age in America is about 39- our daily lives, working, parenting, paying bills. None of that is partisan. Daily life is nonpartisan, and leadership should reflect that. When we show up- calm, steady, and organized- the agenda changes. Not for them. For us.

Ready to Plug In?

Volunteer, share your story, or grab a shift on our volunteer page. Remember your voice matters.