Organizing Revival Fellowship

Hosted by the People’s Justice Project (PJP), the Organizing Revival Fellowship aims to build a more powerful and cohesive movement in Ohio by working with a cohort of individuals, directly impacted and partner organizations to strengthen their work in civic engagement, political education, community building, and invest in their organizational development.

Format: Mixture of in-person study sessions, convenings, and events with remote check-ins

Duration: July 2025 – December 2025

Cohort: Up to 10-15 individuals, some of whom will be a part of partner organizations

Civic Engagement and Political Education

(July 2025 – December 2025)

This session focuses on civic engagement activities, political education, and community building.

Activities and Events

In-person Kickoff Weekend - July 12, 2025 (tentative)

Purpose of the fellowship

PJP Background

PJP’s definition of power and organizing

Canvassing/Tabling training

Voter Registration training

Discussion of coordinated evenings & activities

What is your commitment?

Voter Registration Events

Juneteenth on the Ave - June 21

ComFest - June 27-29

National Voter Registration Day - September 16

Community Pride - October 11

GOTV Push Week - October 29 through November 4

Other events TBD by the cohort

Take Black the Vote - October 4

Voter education event

Goal: 100 people

In-person Black AF Study Group - Biweekly tentatively starting July 1, 2025, generally 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month

6-session training series examining capitalism, slavery, colonialism, imperialism, and the state.

Culture of Collaboration and Relationship Building Workshops/Events - TBD

Focusing on community connection.

Remote Check-in Meetings - Bi-monthly for 1 hour

One-on-one coordination/planning meeting between each person or organization and a PJP staff member

To provide support with their planned activities and turnout for the "Take Back the Vote" event.

Wrap-up & Celebration - November/December 2025

In-person debrief and feedback

CELEBRATE!

Expectations for Fellows

Attend at least 80% of planned activities and trainings, including Black AF Study Group

Promote turnout to the "Take Black the Vote" event.

Engage in outreach and voter registration efforts in your own community.

Register at least 100 Franklin County residents to vote before the October 6, 2025 deadline