In 2026, we rise by building shared power — deliberately, collectively, and with care.
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This moment represents a critical opportunity to invest in the people and communities that make up South Carolina. In 2026, we reaffirm our commitment to removing barriers to local civic participation and fostering a culture of joyful and celebrated civic engagement across the state.
Our 2026 theme, RISING TOGETHER along with our three core priorities will shape everything we do this year. The need for strong local civic infrastructure has never been greater. Neither has the urgency to reimagine what participation can look — and feel like.
Together, we’ve shown that investing in each other and the connections that strengthen our communities is how we build a thriving, equitable, and joyful democracy.
Let’s keep going.
WHAT’S AHEAD
RISING TOGETHER
In 2026, rising isn’t about reacting to urgency or chasing momentum. It’s about strengthening systems, growing capacity, and building shared power — on purpose.
Together is the strategy.
At a time marked by uncertainty, widening inequities, and increasing strain on democratic systems, many people feel disconnected from decision-making or unsure whether their participation matters.
RISING TOGETHER is our response.
This theme reflects a shift from simply engaging people to building the conditions that allow communities to act, adapt, and sustain change together.
In 2026, Rising Together means participation is shared, systems change is collective, and power is built — not borrowed. It signals what we are at our core: an organization grounded in relationships, built for complexity, and committed to long-term civic health.
In a moment when division and disconnection are often rewarded, Rising Together affirms a different path: one rooted in collaboration, care, and collective leadership.