Uniting for Community Safety in Arizona: '24 Elections

A non-partisan community action program (September - December 2024) that brought Arizonans together across differences to strengthen communities through the 2024 election period.

Program Overview

Uniting for Community Safety: '24 Elections brought together Arizonans across generational, geographic, political, racial, and other differences to enhance collaboration skills, build relationships, and strengthen communities in Maricopa and Yavapai counties, thereby enhancing community safety during the '24 election season.

Program Outcomes

Strengthened constructive dialogue skills
Built relationships across differences
Took action to reduce risks of political violence

Projects with
Community Partners

Arizona Uniters in Maricopa and Yavapai counties implemented projects in collaboration with community partners to improve community safety.

In Maricopa County, our Uniters teamed up with The Center for Excellence in Inclusive Democracy at Maricopa Community College to facilitate pre- and post-election conversations on community safety. The team held three community events around the election.
In Yavapai County, our Uniters teamed up with The Launch Pad to support its teens in leading Better Together community conversations. The team contributed to two Better Together community events with The Launch Pad.

Program Gathering Schedule

Program Kick-off in Yavapai County

Action Planning in Maricopa County

Closing Gathering on Zoom

September 21, 2024
10 am - 3 pm

October 5, 2024
10 am - 3 pm

December 12, 2024
5-6:30 pm

Uniters earned $500 for their participation in the program, which also covered the costs of transportation for each of the three gatherings. Food and beverages were provided at all gatherings.