Our mission is Empower Voters and Defending Democracy. We believe in the power of individuals to create a more perfect democracy. We encourage the informed and active participation of citizens in government and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.
The LWV was founded in the US in 1920 around the passage of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote. The choice made in 1920 to neither support nor oppose any political party or candidate for public office continues today to ensure that the League’s voice is heard above the turmoil of party politics.
In 1975 a small group of women from Salida and Buena Vista started the League of Women Voters of Chaffee County. We are the 3rd largest league in Colorado and have well over 100 members, men and women. This includes four members who have belonged for over 50 years.
Organization name
League of Women Voters of Chaffee County
other names
LWV Chaffee
1975
Tax id (EIN)
84-2126642
Category
Public & Societal Benefit, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, Community Improvement & Capacity Building
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
29805 US Hwy 24 PMB 145Chaffee County, CO, US
Buena Vista, CO, US, 81211
Salida, CO, US, 81201
Poncha Springs, CO, US
Nathrop, CO, US