Get Out the Vote with the Transformative Justice Coalition
Advancing Justice. Empowering Voters. Strengthening Democracy.
The Transformative Justice Coalition (TJC) is a national, nonpartisan 501©(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing racial justice, protecting voting rights, and empowering underserved communities through civic engagement and public education. Established in 2015 by Barbara Arnwine, President Emeritus of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, TJC acts as a catalyst for institutional change that fosters justice and equality in the United States and abroad.
TJC works at the intersection of advocacy, policy, and grassroots organizing to address systemic inequities within the democratic process. Through strategic partnerships, leadership development, and nationwide initiatives, we equip individuals—particularly Gen Z and young Millennials—with the tools and knowledge necessary to become effective agents of change. Our efforts include Get Out the Vote initiatives, Gen Z voting rights training in Washington, DC, and community-focused voter mobilization events that encourage civic participation.
Our Mission
To educate, empower, and mobilize communities to advance justice, protect voting rights, and build a more equitable and inclusive democracy. Through Get Out the Vote programs and educational initiatives, TJC helps communities understand and exercise their voting rights.
Our Vision
A just society where every individual—regardless of race, age, or socioeconomic status—has equal access to full participation in the democratic process. We support this vision through voter education, voter mobilization events, and initiatives that help young people become informed and engaged participants in democracy.
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Good Trouble Lives On: Teach! Reach! Preach!
Six years after the passing of Congressman John Lewis, we are proud to say that we have continued his fight for voting rights with the “Good Trouble Lives On Weekend of Action (GTLO).” This year, our activation honored his legacy by doing what he loved most: organizing, acting, and registering voters. We are thankful for the more than 700 events and activations led by community organizations and individuals, held both in person and virtually across the United States under the TEACH, REACH, and PREACH pillars.
These efforts reflect TJC’s commitment to civic engagement and voter participation. Through local outreach and voter mobilization events, communities can come together to educate voters, encourage registration, and strengthen democratic participation.
Gary Storm Recovery Effort
The Greater Gary Storm Relief Fund helps provide resources for residents and families impacted by the storm.
The Black Connections Desk (BCD)
African Americans have a long, worthy, inspiring, and valiant history of activism in our centuries-long battle in the United States against racism, oppression, and exploitation, specifically white supremacy. In 2026, as mass mobilizations are being organized to fight authoritarianism and the denigration of our constitutional rights, a major question is: How do these new movements relate to the ongoing struggle for Black power and freedom? Will these activations lift up and join the Black struggle?
TJC continues to create opportunities for education and civic engagement, including resources that help younger generations understand their role in protecting voting rights. Programs such as Gen Z voting rights training can help equip young voters with the knowledge and confidence to participate meaningfully in the democratic process.
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