Advocacy, Volunteering, and Giving

HCDE shares ways Harris County residents can shape their community beyond voting. Options include volunteering for a cause you care about, attending public meetings and forums, and joining or giving to advocacy groups. You can also look up your elected officials and find their contact information. To learn more about community forums or other ways to get involved in the Harris County region, contact HCDE's Civic Engagement Coordinator.

Beyond the Ballot Box: More Ways to Shape Your Community There are many ways to impact your community beyond the ballot box—volunteer for an organization with a purpose you believe in, attend public meetings and forums or join or give to an advocacy group. See who represents you at all levels of government and get contact information Search for your elected officials If you would like to know more about our community forums or other ways you can get involved in the Harris County region, contact: Arnaldo Sandoval Guerrero Civic Engagement Coordinator Phone: 713-694-6300 Email: asandovalguerrero@hcde-texas.org

- Visit the HCDE page to search for your elected officials and get their contact info - Attend a public meeting or community forum in your area - Volunteer with a local organization that works on something you care about - Join or donate to an advocacy group aligned with your values - Contact HCDE's Civic Engagement Coordinator to learn about upcoming events and ways to get involved - Reach out to your elected officials directly to share your concerns or ideas