Citizens Project

Upcoming Election Education Forums

16th September, 2010

Citizens Project, in conjunction with the Colorado Springs Independent, is proud to host two upcoming Election Education Forums to engage and inform community members on upcoming November election ballot measures on Wednesday, October 6 and Tuesday October 19, from 5 – 7 pm at Stargazers Theatre and Event Center. We are also delighted to invite you to join us on September 20 at an El Paso County Clerk and Recorder debate sponsored by the Constitutionalist Today and the Colorado Springs Independent.

Clerk and Recorder Debate
September 20, 6pm to 7pm
Colorado Springs Christian School Auditorium
4845 Mallow Rd, 80907
Free admission

Decision 2010: Election Education Forum
Wednesday October 6, 2010, 5 – 7pm
Stargazers Theatre

Featuring County Commission District 5 Candidates Peggy Littleton and Mike Merrifield, El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Candidates Tom Mowle and Wayne Williams, Fiscal Measures 60, 61, and 101, and the El Paso County Medical Marijuana issue.

Decision 2010: Election Education Forum
Tuesday October 19, 2010, 5 – 7pm
Stargazers Theatre

Featuring State Legislature Candidates Pete Lee and Karen Cullen, Ballot Measure 62, and the Colorado Springs strong mayor proposal.

We at Citizens Project hope that you’ll join us in educating the community about important issues and our local candidates before casting your vote on November 2!

Additional support for the Citizens Project/Colorado Springs Independent Election Education Forums provided by:

Citizens Project thanks our media panel: the Colorado Springs Business Journal, the Colorado Springs Independent, The Gazette, and KRCC.

Use Your Voice: Cast Your Vote

10th August, 2010

The Colorado Primary Election results are in!  You can view the final lineup of  the winning candidates in each race here.  Congratulations to all primary winners!

Now that the General Election race is on, it’s time to look ahead to November 2^nd. Stay up-to-date with information on all candidates, ballot initiatives, and important deadlines by visiting our election page.

Each election is important to the well-being of Colorado and its citizens. Be sure to vote November 2^nd and make your voice heard!

Community Gathers to meet Sheriff Candidates

21st July, 2010

July 20 – Around 125 people gathered in the Penrose Library to watch Republican El Paso County Sheriff candidates debate, an event Citizens Project co-sponsored.

KKTV has an article and short video on the debate here, and you can read the Gazette article about it here.

Here are some pictures from the event:

Citizens Project would like to thank the Independent, as well as our other co-sponsors, the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region, Colorado College, KRCC, FOX21, Inside/Out Youth Services, Artemis, Pride Center, and the NAACP for making this event such a success!

Citizens Project Co-hosting Sheriff Forum

12th July, 2010

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Creating Community Breakfast

7th May, 2010

Save the date and join Citizens Project at the 6th annual Creating Community Breakfast!  This fun and free fundraising breakfast will feature speakers, musical entertainment and a few surprises. 

Thursday, June 3, 2010
7:30 – 8:30am (check-in begins at 7:00am)
Bigg City Event Center, 5825 Mark Dabling Blvd (south entrance)

View the invitation

Learn more about the work Citizens Project is doing in the Pikes Peak region to promote equal rights, diversity, religious freedom through separation of church and state and civic engagement, and learn how you can help! RSVP now to reserve your seat.

Join Citizens Project & Join the Conversation!

19th April, 2010

Please join Citizens Project at a community gathering and join the conversation!

Come meet your neighbors for informal discussions about how we can work together to make our community a better place. Citizens Project invites you to join us in creating a louder voice for inclusion, diversity and equal rights. We want to hear your stories and create conversations that lead to bridging cultural divides in our community.

Community Conversations

Tuesday, May 4, 2010
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Panera Bread, 7344 North Academy Shops, 80920 (map)

Saturday, May 8, 2010
10:00 – 11:00 am
Panera Bread, 3120 New Center Point, 80922 (map)

Thursday, May 13, 2010
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Panera Bread, 1832 Southgate Road, 80906 (map) 

Please join us at one or all of these community conversations, and invite your friends and colleagues!

Create Isolation? Not us!

26th March, 2010

Now we invite you to join us to make our community a better place. We are creating a louder voice for inclusion, diversity and equal rights by collecting stories, creating conversations, and telling a new, powerful story of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region.

Today, we want to hear more about you.

Tell us your story. Tell us about your personal experiences of diversity, discrimination, inclusion, or isolation. Tell us about a time you felt unwelcome or devalued in our community, and tell us about a time you felt included and respected. Tell us what you wish for Colorado Springs and our region, and how you think Citizens Project can help residents make a difference.

• Make your voice heard – leave a comment below
• Connect with us on Facebook
• Send us an email

We look forward to hearing from you!

Citizens Project in the news!

25th March, 2010

You’ve seen the billboards, the print ads, the bus sides and the websites. Church Equals State, Freedom From Expression, Create Isolation, Celebrate Conformity. And now you know that Citizens Project was the organization behind this provocative campaign.

Learn more about what the campaign is all about by checking out Citizens Project’s recent media coverage and stay tuned to learn how you can join the conversation!

• Check out the Gazette article by Mark Barna: Springs nonprofit hopes billboards spark diversity dialogue
• Read a story by Anthony Lane on the Colorado Springs Independent blog: Church equals state? Huh?
• Also, watch for Citizens Project on KRDO Channel 13 news this evening, when Executive Director Barb Van Hoy talks about the awareness campaign

If you haven’t already, please join our email list for opportunities to get involved!

Vote for Art Creates Community Project Funding

24th February, 2010

We like anything that creates community in the Pikes Peak region, and here’s one: