#PWNVotes: They Work for Us! Understanding the Difference between a 501c3/c4

Democracy may be on life support but the people united will never be defeated.

They Work for Us training focuses on civic engagement and advocacy, by building our members’ confidence to engage with elected officials, candidates, and political parties while clearly explaining which activities are appropriate under a 501(c)(3), a 501(c)(4), or as a private citizen. Since PWN-USA is both a nonprofit and an advocacy organization, this training will emphasize different ways to organize, build power, and have discussions with elected officials.

Training Purpose: To introduce participants to “why the HIV vote matters,” how to engage in political conversations, and what topics are allowable when representing the organization versus what conversations must be held as a citizen.

When: Wed, July 29th at 6PM ET/5PM CT/4PM MT/3PM PT

Where: Zoom

Isis Torrente

(she/her/ella)

PWN-TX, GHA Co-Chair & Houston IVE Campaign Co-Lead 

Samm Pheiffer

(she/her)

Engagement & Mobilization Director with ACLU of Pennsylvania

(Former National Integrated Voter Engagement Director at PWN-USA)

Richón Rogers

(she/her)

Houston IVE Campaign

Co-Lead

The series is designed to equip members and allies with the tools to organize, mobilize, and build political power in their states and nationally. Join us for the upcoming webinars:

• August 12 – If We Don’t Tell the Story About How Women Living with HIV are Saving Democracy, Who Will?! Engaging with Media to Tell Our Stories
• September 15 – National Voter Registration Day! What You Need Know about the Midterm Election and How to Make a Voting Plan
• October 21 – Get out the HIV Vote! Community Safety on Election Day

We are reclaiming our stories and power to reach one another in our new 2026 #PWNVotes Training Series, and you’re invited!