Protesters carry signs in protest to the policies of President Donald Trump and Elon during a "Hands Off!" demonstration, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)
Looking for ways to get involved in your community, volunteer for an important cause, or advocate for policies that will affect you and your family? We have you covered in this week’s action guide.
Across North Carolina, there are many opportunities to have an impact on the issues impacting you and your family. From public education to voting rights, there are events taking place in a community near you that will allow you to take action.
This week’s guide includes both in-person and virtual events so that you can participate in a way that is most convenient for you.
Friday, April 17
Engaged Defenders for Democracy – ICE Is Not Welcome Here! Cary ICE Office (9:00 am-11:00 am)
Hosted by: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: 140 Centrewest Ct, Cary, NC 27513
Join peaceful protesters in Cary as they stand on the sidewalk on the corner of Evans and Centrewest Court to protest ICE policies against immigrants outside of their local offices.
Saturday, April 18
Volunteer at Fuel Your Family’s Health Event (9:00am-3:00pm)
Hosted by: New North Carolina Project
Location: 3333 Wilkinson Blvd Charlotte, NC 28208
New North Carolina Project is looking for volunteers to help set up, and manage a National Health Awareness Month Community Event in Charlotte.
The State of Our Democracy: Road to the General Election 2026 (11:00am-1:00pm)
Hosted by: North Carolina Black Alliance
Location: 1725 N New Hope Rd Raleigh, NC 27604
Attendees will learn about efforts to protect voting rights in North Carolina, coalition building, and voter participation.
SPEAK OUT NOW CONTINUES! (11:00am-12:00pm)
Hosted by: Indivisible Chatham County
Location: Provided upon signup
Each week, members of the community in Chatham County gather to protest the Trump administration and ICE raids.
Rage Against The Regime Gate City BLVD Edition! (11:00am-12:00pm)
Hosted by: Indivisible Guilford County
Location: 3608 W Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27407
Guilford County Indivisible is holding a Saturday protest in Greensboro against the Trump administration.
Sunday, April 19
Southern Sundays for Peace: Rocky Mount (12:00-2:00pm)
Hosted by: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: Rocky Mount Mill, 1151 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Join Engaged Defenders for Democracy in Rocky Mount. They will be hosting their weekly pro-democracy protest and invite the community to join them. Positive signs are requested.
Tuesday, April 21
2026 NC Public Education Advocacy Day (9:00am-2:00pm)
Hosted by: Red, Wine, and Blue, Every Child NC, Pastors for NC Children
Location: Edenton Street United Methodist Church – 228 W Edenton St, Raleigh, NC 27603
Education advocates will gather in Raleigh in support of NC public schools. Attendees will have the opportunity to advocate for public education, teachers, and students at the General Assembly.
Alamance Open House (1:00-3:00pm)
Hosted by: Down Home NC
Location: 1246 Plaza Dr, Burlington, NC 27215
Down Home’s Alamance County chapter is hosting their monthly open house, providing an opportunity for members of the community to learn about their work, meet their neighbors.
Wednesday, April 22
Cary Earth Day Potato Drop (9:00-11:00am)
Hosted by: Society of St. Andrew
Location: Christ the King Lutheran Church – 600 Walnut St. Cary, NC 27511
On Earth Day, help those in need in the Cary community by bagging and delivering potatoes in the community.
“The Root Of Good Health” Documentary Premiere and Panel Discussion (6:00-7:30pm)
Hosted by: Carolina Forward, Beacon Media, Resource Rural
Location: Museum of Natural Sciences WRAL Theatre, 11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Come out to watch the premiere of this documentary highlighting a program that connected Medicaid recipients in North Carolina to non-medical resources like rental assistance, groceries, and transportation. The event will also include a panel discussion.
2026 NC Elections Funding/Early Voting Advocacy Training (6:00-7:15pm)
Hosted by: Common Cause of North Carolina
Location: Virtual
Common Cause, along with other advocacy organizations, is hosting a virtual event about North Carolina elections and how you can play a role in ensuring they are fair and accessible for everyone.
Thursday, April 23
Central Piedmont Coalition Meeting (6:00-7:30pm)
Hosted by: Democracy North Carolina
Location: Goler Memorial AME Zion Church – 3894 Northampton Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Residents of Forsyth, Guilford, Rockingham, Rowan, and Alamance counties are invited to come out in Winston-Salem to learn about building community and the fight for democracy.
Alamance Hour of Action (4:00 pm-5:00 pm)
Hosted by: Alamance Hour of Action
Location: 1388 S Main St Burlington, NC 27215
In this edition of a weekly peaceful protest, residents of Alamance County will be marching on Thursday, April 16 in support of democracy in downtown Burlington.
Cole Park Pop-Up (5:00-6:00pm)
Hosted by: Indivisible Chatham County
Location: Cole Park Plaza – 11470 US Hwy 15 501 N 102 Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Residents in Chatham County are making their voices heard as part of a weekly protest at Cole Park.
G4A People Power: Our Schools, Our Future (5:45-7:30pm)
Hosted by: Carolina Federation
Location: 1100 Curtis St, Greensboro, NC 27406
Attendees will learn about how parents and members of the community are organizing in support of public schools in Guilford County.
Fighting Federal Vouchers to Protect Public Schools (7:30-8:30pm)
Hosted by: Red, Wine, and Blue
Location: Virtual
Learn from public school advocates about efforts to divert money meant for public schools to private schools.
Have an event to add? Email Organizing Coordinator Dylan Rhoney at [email protected] with details (please send details at least one week in advance).
