Two local Leagues received Lotte E. Scharfman Citizen Education grants in October 2021:
LWV Brookline: LWV Brookline was awarded a grant for a civics education program that will launch in January 2022. The program will involve learning about Brookline’s town government and using strategic discussions to help bring people together. The program aims to encourage civil communication in the hopes to increase participation in local elections and government engagement.
LWV Norwood: LWV Norwood was awarded a grant to mail residents a personal postcard educating them on registration eligibility requirements and how they can register to vote.