Future Coalition

The first episode of the Future Coalition is out now! We’re excited for you to listen to Future Coalition Podcast, a limited series documenting the intersection of youth activism and intergenerational organizing. Hosted by Future Coalition Executive Director Corryn Freeman, join us for interviews and storytelling rooted in information, history, and the imaginations of the future. You can listen on... ▶️ Apple Podcasts ▶️ Spotify ▶️ YouTube (or wherever you get your podcasts) Learn more and subscribe: https://lnkd.in/dfMmCsqk

In the Hartford Courant, Zanagee Artis — founding member and executive director of Zero Hour — shares an important message: Connecticut has the opportunity to build a "cleaner, more equitable future." Future Coalition is proud to support Zero Hour, a longtime fiscal project of Future Incubator. Read more from Zanagee:

The way we take our power back is by equipping ourselves with information ❤️

As Saanvi Arora, founder and executive director of The Youth Power Project, explains in a Teen Vogue op-ed: “Amid the endless and often misinformed chatter surrounding mental health, certain populations remain startlingly invisible, especially young people.” Future Incubator is proud to support The Youth Power Project as they empower young people under 25 to inform local, state, and federal policymaking based on their own experiences.

💯! To build the future, we must first study the past.

Adult allies: please listen up and share. As Mohan Sivaloganathan said, we’re looking for new Future Consultants, who are volunteers who will offer their strategic expertise to a network of young activists and youth organizations. We’re looking for folks who can support around fundraising, strategic planning, and beyond. If that’s you, go to https://lnkd.in/g5m3UWYG for more.

Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/giWw4WQq ROLE OPENING: Future Coalition is hiring a Program Manager, Civic to join our team. The Program Manager will lead our Civic Engagement team, execute strategy, and oversee the day-to-day operations of our civic programs. This role involves managing endorsement programs, coalition partnerships, candidate development, grant oversight, and electoral initiatives to drive impactful engagement. ✅ $65-80K/year ✅ Fully remote ✅ 4-day workweek

The chaotic energy of the Trump administration was expected. Nonetheless, it is both effective and intentional. Let us all (try to) resist the crisis to focus on what will protect us: community.

This moment is a call to action to lean into community, organizing, and mutual aid. Our DMs are always open if you need help finding the right direction. ❤️

There is some tough news regarding the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, established through the incredible efforts of Representative Frost, Senator Murphy, and advocates across the country. However, we know the fight is far from over.