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: June 2026 – December 2026
• Cohort: Up to 10-15 individuals, some of whom will be a part of partner organizations

Civic Engagement and Political Education

(July 2026 – December 2026)

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

Activities and Events

• In-person Kickoff Weekend - June 2026
  • Purpose of the fellowship
  • PJP Background
  • PJP’s definition of power and organizing
  • Deep Canvassing Training
  • Voter Registration Training
  • Discussion of coordinated events & activities
  • What is your commitment?
• Voter Registration Events
  • Juneteenth on the Ave - June 20
  • ComFest - June 26-28
  • National Voter Registration Day - September 22
  • Hot Times Festival - early Sept
  • Columbus African Festival - Late May
  • GOTV Push Week - October 28 through November 3
  • Other events TBD by the cohort
• Take Black the Vote - TBD Saturday in August
  • Voter education event
  • Goal: 100 people
• In-person Black AF Study Group - Thursday evenings starting early June
  • 8-session training series examining capitalism, slavery, colonialism, imperialism, authoritarianism, and the state.
• Culture of Collaboration and Relationship Building Workshops/Events - TBD
  • Focusing on community connection.
• Remote Check-in Meetings - Bi-monthly for ½ 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 2026
  • 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