Who We Are & What We Do
Who We Are
We are veterans, faith leaders, legal professionals, and other trusted community leaders who bring people together to create a welcoming, celebratory, nonpartisan presence around elections so every voter feels safe, respected, and confident when they participate in one of our most important shared American traditions.
Our Three Principles
What We Do
Community events near key voting moments
Coalition-building across sectors
Volunteer recruitment
Training and preparedness to build confidence in elections
Visible support for voters and local election officials
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Create a celebratory and welcoming environment around one of our most important shared American traditions.
We believe that creating joy, belonging, and community can counter the fear, anxiety and intimidation people feel about elections right now.
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Help every eligible voter feel safe, respected, and confident when they participate.
We believe every eligible voter should feel safe and supported when they cast their ballot. We guide voters on where to find accurate information about registration, early voting, absentee voting, Election Day voting, and help if something goes wrong.
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Strengthen relationships that help communities show up for one another.
We believe that people are more likely to participate when they feel seen, welcomed, and supported by people they trust.
Common barriers to voting and how we address them.
Barrier: Fear/Intimidation
What people may say: “I’m not sure it’s safe or worth it.”
HALO Response: Welcoming, celebratory community presence for reassurance and support.
Barrier: Confusion
What people may say: “I don’t know how elections work.”
HALO Response: Trusted information and clear, simple actions.
Barrier: Disconnection
What people may say: “This doesn’t affect me.”
HALO Response: Community-centered connection and impact.
Barrier: Time
What people may say: “I don’t have time.”
HALO Response: Make civic actions simple and embedded in community events.