NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 10, 2026

Nonpartisan Voter Education Workshop Aims To Empower Your Voice Through Your Vote

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Your voice has power. Your vote is your opportunity to help shape the decisions that impact your family, your community, and your future. OF COURSE YOUR VOTE MATTERS… now is the time to get informed, get prepared, and MAKE IT COUNT!

With a shared commitment to creating a greater collective impact throughout Cumberland County and communities across America, the Greater Life of Fayetteville | PIN Parent Intervention Network, in partnership with the NAACP Fayetteville NC Branch, will host the “Nonpartisan Voter Education Workshop: Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Community.” to equip community members with practical, nonpartisan information, resources, and tools that will help them better understand and navigate the voting process. Participants will be empowered to make informed decisions and participate confidently in the electoral process at the local, state, and national levels.

Event Details

Event: Nonpartisan Voter Education Workshop: Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Community.

Presented by: Greater Life of Fayetteville | PIN Parent Intervention Network, in partnership with the NAACP Fayetteville NC Branch

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026

Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Location: Greater Life of Fayetteville, 600 Orange Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301

RSVP link:GLOF-VoterEd.eventbrite.com

Guest presenter Crystal Edmonds, Fayetteville NAACP Political Action Chair, will provide valuable, nonpartisan insight into voters’ rights and responsibilities, equipping participants with accurate and accessible information, resources, and practical tools to navigate the electoral process with greater confidence, explore meaningful opportunities for civic engagement, and discover how informed participation can contribute to stronger, more engaged communities.

Topics of discussion will include:

Voter Rights: Why every vote matters

Voting Process & Polling: 'KNOW before you GO' to the polls

Voter Registration & Deadlines: Understanding requirements and important dates

Absentee Voting Options: Available ways to vote by mail

Early Voting vs. Election Day: Differences between voting options

Identification Requirements: What voters should know

Civic Engagement: Ways to become more engaged in the community

Local Election Impact: How elections affect schools, public safety, neighborhoods, and community resources

“Now more than ever, we recognize that knowledge is the foundation of meaningful civic engagement,” said Georgeanna Pinckney, Founder and CEO of Greater Life of Fayetteville. "Our goal is to ensure that community members have access to accurate information and educational resources from a nonpartisan standpoint that will empower them to make informed decisions and become better equipped to advocate for the issues that matter most."

INFORMED families build stronger communities. Anyone interested in learning more about the voting process is encouraged to attend, including first-time voters, community members, faith leaders, educators, and other community stakeholders.

“Nonpartisan Voter Education Workshop” is presented by Greater Life of Fayetteville | PIN Parent Intervention Network, in partnership with the NAACP Fayetteville NC Branch. Building stronger families through education, empowerment, and community engagement.

Greater Life of Fayetteville programs are empowered by the United Way of Cumberland County, Thegroup Theory, Covenant Love Church, The Insurance Guy, Sweet Valley Ranch, City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, First Horizon Bank, Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation, Friends Of African American Families Foundation, Kiwanis Club of Cape Fear, and a member of the Greater Fayetteville Chamber.

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About PIN Parent Intervention Network

The Greater Life of Fayetteville | PIN Parent Intervention Network is a community-centered initiative that is committed to strengthening communities through education, mentoring, strategic partnerships, and impactful programs and opportunities that empower individuals to reach their full potential. Through meaningful engagement, PIN connects families with valuable information, resources, and support they need to build stronger, healthier, and actively engaged communities.

About Greater Life of Fayetteville

Greater Life of Fayetteville is a community-focused, nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening families, empowering youth, and creating opportunities for individuals to thrive through educational enrichment, mentorship, prevention and intervention initiatives, and community-based programming.

Prevention & Intervention Programs: Empowering communities through guidance, mentorship, positive support, and meaningful opportunities that promote healthy decision-making, strengthen essential life skills, build confidence, and inspire positive pathways toward personal growth and a brighter future.

Events & Collaborative Projects: Building community connections that celebrate the accomplishments, talents, and potential of the next generation while creating meaningful opportunities for them to experience new activities, explore new interests, and discover new possibilities. 

Empowerment Workshops: Equipping youth, families, and community members with practical tools, knowledge, resources, and information that promote education, personal growth, informed decision-making, and overall well-being.