Our Mission
The mission of Albany Voter’s Coalition is: to educate, engage and empower the residents of Dougherty County and Southwest Georgia on the importance of voting.
Our Impact
Albany Voter’s Coalition educates, engages and empowers the citizens of Dougherty County and Southwest Georgia (primarily the Second Congressional District, including 26 different rural communities) regarding their right to vote, the process for voting, and their voting choices.
We also help people register to vote. Our activities are conducted by volunteers who live in the areas being served. The activities are conducted on an ongoing daily basis and through periodic special events.
250
voters registered for the Georgia 2nd congressional district election in 2020
15,000
Black voters mobilized
40,000
people contacted as part of the georgia 2nd congressional district campaign
The Latest
Events/Updates
February 8, 2022
Albany Voter’s Coalition Day
Thank you Marvin Lim for Georgia for honoring Albany Voter’s coalition with HR 736: Recognizing February 8, 2022 as Albany Voter’s Coalition Day at the Georgia state capitol!
Our Wins
Albany Voter’s Coalition’s efforts to go out and talk with citizens, and to educate and register voters, furthers the exempt purposes of the organization because it engages and empowers the citizens of Dougherty County and Southwest Georgia regarding their right to vote, the process for voting, and their voting choices. Approximately, 80% of the organization’s time is spent engaging with citizens. The remaining 20% of the time is spent organizing volunteers, reaching out to potential partners, fund raising, and planning for special events.
media coverage highlights
The Village Celebration
”The presidential election in Georgia revealed the effectiveness and reach of EJ groups. Stacy Abrams’ Fair Fight, New Georgia Project, Albany Voters Coalition, and other groups that helped to defeat President Trump have been working overtime to turnout voters, especially Blacks, in the special election.” Read more >
159 Georgia Together
“Seeing this, Delinda Bryant, a lifelong resident, formed the Albany Voter's Coalition. Seeking to empower underrepresented voters, the Coalition designed a "Bank the Ballot" program, which sought to take the polls to the community, by helping folks complete absentee ballots before the election.” Read More >
past events
October 25, 2020:
Souls to the Polls voter registration event
November 2020:
Decriminalization and Defunding the Police Event
December 16, 2020:
Hen Giveaway - gave out 100 hens to local community members
January 4, 2021:
Power to the Polls event - education about Senate and PSC runoffs
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january 2021
“Nine weeks of hustle & outreach. Nine weeks of believing we are in this together. Decades of strategy, grit + building. Wednesday’s terrorism seeks to distract us from what has been & what will be. So let’s take today to celebrate the orgs that brought us Tuesday’s victory: [Albany Voter’s Coalition]”
@staceyabrams on Twitter / See Original Thread
Our Team
Our Partners
We envision organizations and local elected officials joining in with this new movement "Albany Wins." We already have partnerships with assisted living homes, the Albany Sheriff’s Office, the Housing Authority, and homeless serving programs, in addition to elected officials all over the county. We are developing a partnership with the Salvation Army to identify a mailing address for homeless residents. We also have an existing relationship with the City Shelter and are developing a more formal partnership. Homeless serving organizations meet every Monday at 1:00pm.
We also have important partnerships with Fair Fight Georgia, SONG, Working Families Party, WorkSource, Albany Works, Spread the Vote, Albany Technical University, and Second Mt Olive Church. With this program we have hope, compassion and gratitude as we stand together.
media coverage highlights
The Village Celebration
“The presidential election in Georgia revealed the effectiveness and reach of EJ groups. Stacy Abrams’ Fair Fight, New Georgia Project, Albany Voters Coalition, and other groups that helped to defeat President Trump have been working overtime to turn out voters, especially Blacks, in the special election.” Read more >
159 Georgia Together
“Seeing this, Delinda Bryant, a lifelong resident, formed the Albany Voter's Coalition. Seeking to empower underrepresented voters, the Coalition designed a "Bank the Ballot" program, which sought to take the polls to the community, by helping folks complete absentee ballots before the election.” Read More >
past events
October 25, 2020:
Souls to the Polls voter registration event
November 2020:
Decriminalization and Defunding the Police Event
December 16, 2020:
Hen Giveaway - gave out 100 hens to local community members
January 4, 2021:
Power to the Polls event - education about Senate and PSC runoffs
Get Involved
We are a volunteer-run organization! Please help out your community by volunteering:
Knock on doors during election season
Serve on the board
Obtain sponsorships
Help plan and execute events
Attend meetings on behalf of the organization and report back
Assist with community programs such as turkey give-aways, utility assistance, etc.
Grant writing
Data entry
And more!
volunteer opportunities
Email the AVC Board President Delinda Bryant and let us know how you can help.
MEET US IN PERSON
To volunteer, please come by our office between 10am and 4pm.
Make a Donation
Members receive updates about the organization and volunteer opportunities.