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Community Lens of Anderson

A local civic engagement initiative developing voices through education, participation, and advocacy

Community Lens of Anderson is a grassroots initiative born out of a need for increased transparency in local government and opportunity for public participation in the management of Anderson, IN. Community Lens of Anderson is an individually administered FB page that presents content to convene people who want to thoughtfully engage local officials, decision-makers, and institutions to make public participation an expected civic norm. Community Lens of Anderson's mission is to develop voices, engage citizens, and restore community. Community Lens of Anderson aspires to be a non-partisan, civic engagement site and is not responsible for the individual interpretation and assignment of content to any one political party's narrative. Citizens are encouraged to seek to understand, identify their own priorities, and learn to use their voices for the good of all citizens. Community Lens of Anderson is not governed by a Board, does not receive donations, nor does it carry the IRS status of a 501c3.

10/28/2026

We want to wish one of the driving forces behind the Madison County voter guide and the overall doer behind Community Lens, our good friend Annie Wood Bell, a Happy Birthday 🎂🎈!

Thank you for all you do. So happy you were born!

10/20/2026

Early voting has started in Madison County! Please share this resource with all Anderson and Madison County voters.

10/05/2026

We are excited! The Madison County 2026 General Election Voter Guide is here and it can be found by visiting https://communitylensanderson.org/voter-guides

Voter registration ends today (Oct 5th) at midnight and early voting begins tomorrow, October 6th. To register and learn where you can vote, visit https://indianavoters.in.gov/

Thank you Heart of Indiana United Way for your collaboration in advocacy, helping to prepare more informed voters!

09/28/2026

Come to the library now!!! SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES AT THE LIBRARY TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS TIL 7:30.

09/28/2026

📣 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT!

If you care about the future of our schools, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

Meet the candidates for the Anderson Community School Corporation Board of School Trustees — all in one place! 🏫

Come hear directly from the people who want to help lead our schools. Bring your questions, share your concerns, listen to their ideas, and learn more about where they stand on the issues that matter to our students, families, educators, and community.

Because being an informed voter starts with taking the time to listen and ask questions.

🗣️ Meet the candidates.
❓ Ask your questions.
👂 Hear their answers.
🗳️ Make an informed decision.

We hope you’ll join us and take part in the conversation about the future of Anderson’s schools.

09/27/2026

Remember-TOMORROW is the day! Meet us Monday 5:30-7:30 at Anderson Public Library to meet school board candidates! Spread the word to all your friends!

09/23/2026

Don’t forget to come to the library on Monday to meet your school board candidates! Spread the word!!! Come with your hard questions, we have some great people running.

09/21/2026

We had a great time participating in National Voter Registration day last week!

We partnered with Heart of Indiana United Way to help students register at host site Anderson University - Robert A Nicholson Library. We were able to connect with dozens of students and help them:

✅ Check their Voter Registration
✅ Register to Vote
✅ Receive non-partisan materials to prepare to vote

👏🏼👏🏼Shout out to our CLA volunteers who showed up across Anderson including AU, Ivy Tech Community College Anderson, and even left registration posters at Panera Bread. We are making sure people know their voice is important and one way to use it is through voting! 📢

Check your registration: https://indianavoters.in.gov
Sign up to receive our non-partisan voter guide we create with HIUW: https://tinyurl.com/2vpy55va

09/16/2026

The League of Women Voters - Anderson/Madison County is hosting a candidate forum this Saturday from 12:00 to 4:00 at the Anderson Public Library. This is every voter's opportunity to talk to local candidates they will see on their ballot. Be sure you are registered before October 5th and get ready to vote!

09/01/2026

Here are valuable flood recovery resources being made available to our community right now!

First the American Red Cross will be in town today 9.1.2026 offering various resources.

Secondly, Flood Aid for Anderson is now accepting applications for financial assistance.

If you experienced flood-related damage and need stopgap help before FEMA and insurance can kick in as you begin the recovery process, we encourage you to apply.

Please visit the websites listed below for the Frequently Asked Questions form and application. You only need to apply at one of the following websites.
https://www.andersoninmainstreet.com/
https://www.madisonccf.org/
https://andersongaslightfestival.org/

Anderson, you've shown what a community can do when it comes together. Let's continue helping our neighbors move forward—one family, one business, one step at a time. Donations are still being accepted here: https://tinyurl.com/FloodAidForAnderson

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http://communitylensanderson.org/

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