LWVCA EDUCATION FUND
The League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area (LWVCA) Education Fund provides information and educational services to the public about elections and current public policy issues. It works to make complex and controversial issues accessible to citizens in a balanced, evenhanded way.
The LWVCA Education Fund, established in 1954, is a non-profit, non-partisan, tax-exempt organization. It funds the educational activities of the League. The goal from the beginning has been to ensure that all citizens are informed about the issues and prepared to play their part in community building and to participate in government. Voters service and education activities are designed to provide citizens with unbiased, factual information as a basis for reaching their own decisions.
Of course, a special and familiar focus of the League's educational work is voting and elections. The League never supports or opposes candidates or political parties, but sometimes we do support or oppose issues on which we have member consensus. LWVCA Education Fund money is never used for advocacy. Contributions to the LWVCA Education Fund are tax-deductible.
LWVCA VOTER SERVICE PROJECTS INCLUDE
 Publishing "The Who and What of Elections." This guide for voters has been provided annually by the Cincinnati Area League since 1921. It is available to the public free of charge, prior to the November elections. Candidates are asked their views on an issue of importance to the community. The candidates' responses and their biographical information are published along with explanations of ballot issues as well as general information on the voting process.
Sponsoring televised candidates' debates and ballot issues forums.
Providing the major funding for this web site which includes regional election information as well as on-line copies of our publications.
Helping organizations plan forums, candidates meetings or debates by providing information and moderators.
Publishing and distributing "They Represent Us," a directory of elected officials in Hamilton County.
Publishing and distributing "Know Hamilton County," which examines the role of the county and how various units of government relate to it, and includes an overview of selected county government services.
Answering voters' questions from our office.
Providing speakers on a variety of subjects to schools, community, private and business organizations.
Supplying teachers with materials and information for use in their classes.
Registering voters at special events.
HOW TO SUPPORT THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS EDUCATION FUND
IN OUR WORK
In order to give voters the most comprehensive source of election information, the League relies on the support of individuals, community groups and local businesses.
By sponsoring the League of Women Voters Education Fund, you contribute to voter education services, increase civic participation and improve the quality of life for all in the region.
Contributions to the LWVCA Education Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization, are tax-deductible. Make check payable: LWVCA Education Fund and send to LWVCA, 103 Wm. H. Taft Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45219.
August 2001
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