WF Area Civic Engagement Coalition

08/03/2026

07/18/2026

Out at Zoom Zooms #5 on MLK Blvd today helping residents register to vote! 🗳️

07/16/2026

Drive-Thru Voter Registration - REACH!

Join us for Day 2 of the Good Trouble Lives On Weekend of Action. We’re bringing voter registration directly into the community!

📅 Saturday, July 18
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Zoom Zooms #5
1301 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Wichita Falls, TX 76301

📍 Wangs & Thangs
1400 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Wichita Falls, TX 76301

Volunteer Deputy Registrars (VDRs) will be available to help eligible residents register to vote. Just drive up, fill out your form, and be on your way!

In honor of Congressman John Lewis and his lifelong commitment to civic participation:

“Your vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have in a democratic society.” — John Lewis

TEACH! REACH! PREACH!
Special thanks to Wangs & Thangs and Zoom Zooms #5

07/14/2026

📢 Volunteer Deputy Registrar Training 📢

As part of the Good Trouble Lives On – Weekend of Action, the Wichita Falls Area Civic Engagement Coalition invites community members to BECOME VDR's by attending the Volunteer Deputy Registrar (VDR) Training.

This year's theme, "Teach! Reach! Preach!", honors the legacy of Congressman John Lewis by encouraging each of us to educate, engage, and empower our communities through civic participation.

📅 Friday, July 17, 2026
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Center
1100 Smith St.
Wichita Falls, TX 76301

What is Volunteer Deputy Registrar (VDR) Training?

Volunteer Deputy Registrars are trained and appointed by the county to help eligible Texans register to vote. Once appointed, VDRs can accept completed voter registration applications and ensure they are submitted according to Texas law.

Why is it important?

Voting is one of the most important ways people participate in their community. By becoming a Volunteer Deputy Registrar, you can help remove barriers to voter registration and make it easier for eligible residents to have their voices heard.

Whether you're already involved in your community or looking for a new way to serve, this training provides an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

There is no cost to attend.
Message the WF Area Civic Engagement Coalition to reserve your spot.

Teach. Reach. Preach. Together, let's continue the work of strengthening civic participation in .

07/14/2026

Rachel Wolff, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wichita Falls, spoke to the WFACEC about the organization's work and future direction.

She explained that one of the Club's priorities is empowering parents by strengthening communication, building trust, and creating opportunities for families to actively engage in their children's success.

Rachel reflected on her first two and a half years at the Centennial Club and discussed the importance of building on what is already working rather than starting over. She stressed that every decision begins with one priority: the safety and well-being of children.

A recurring theme throughout the discussion was ensuring that young people have a voice in shaping programs. Rather than making assumptions about what youth need, the organization is intentionally listening to their ideas and allowing those perspectives to influence programming and services.

She also described the organizational values guiding the Boys & Girls Clubs, including humility, stewardship, mutual accountability, and maintaining a growth mindset.

Rachel noted that healthy organizations require ongoing communication, observing that "without active conversation, contempt can grow." She encouraged continuous dialogue among partners and emphasized that looking to the past is valuable only when it helps move organizations toward action, vision, and meaningful progress.


Pictured: Mr. Davis, Beverly, Naomi, Cathy, Rachel, Annie, Beth, Sherman

07/12/2026

The Good Trouble Lives On Weekend of Action, hosted by the Wichita Falls Area Civic Engagement Coalition, takes place July 17-19.