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Project Overview
Project Overview
Voice & Advocacy: Empowering Lake County is a two-year exploration of what it means to advocate — for our neighbors, our communities, and our shared future. Through the arts and humanities, we’ll highlight the many ways Lake County residents are using their voices to create meaningful change, build understanding, and strengthen local connections.
In collaboration with the College of Lake County and community partners, this project invites students, faculty, and community members to share stories of leadership, resilience, and collective care that reflect the diverse experiences of our county.
By sharing our voices and listening to one another, we can empower every person in Lake County to make an impact, inspire civic engagement, and help shape a more inclusive and vibrant place to call home.
Voice & Advocacy consists of a series of collaborative events or projects that will take place over the 2025-2026 & 2026-2027 academic years, led by Voices of Lake County committee members.
We will explore these sub-topics:
Use the arts and humanities to explore what advocacy means in Lake County
Understand advocacy as a shared responsibility among individuals, institutions, and communities
Share lived experiences of Lake County residents who are working for change
Highlight local leaders, organizations, and initiatives making a difference through advocacy
Increase civic awareness and engagement through performance, storytelling, and exhibition
Engage communities in advocacy through workshops, creative projects, and public discussions
Examine issues of equity, access, and representation across Lake County communities
Explore advocacy and civic engagement in the classroom and through student-led projects
Connect intergenerational and cross-cultural perspectives on empowerment and leadership
Encourage collaborative action to build a more just, inclusive, and connected Lake County
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