Carolina Roots Initiative volunteers talking with neighbors at an outdoor table in Elizabeth City

Now active in Elizabeth City, NC

Change grows from the ground up.

We bring North Carolina communities together to get informed, get registered, and get out to vote, one neighbor at a time.

Your voice matters Get registered Know your ballot Bring a friend Elizabeth City stand up Make a plan Show up & vote Your voice matters Get registered Know your ballot Bring a friend Elizabeth City stand up Make a plan Show up & vote

Next Gathering

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:00 – 8:00 PM

The Pines
1525 N Road St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Nonpartisan

Information, never instruction

Free & Open

Every gathering, every neighbor

Locally Led

Rooted in Pasquotank County

Neighbors listening at a community conversation in a church fellowship hall

Our Mission

An informed community is a powerful community.

Carolina Roots Initiative was founded on a simple belief: voting should feel accessible to everyone. Too many neighbors sit out elections not because they don't care, but because the process feels confusing.

We're starting right here in Elizabeth City, meeting people in parks, churches, libraries, and on front porches, with a vision to reach communities across North Carolina.

Our Work

How we show up for the community

Registration Help

Check your status, register for the first time, or update your address with a volunteer by your side.

Community Conversations

Relaxed, nonpartisan gatherings where neighbors learn what's on the ballot and why it matters locally.

Plan Your Vote

Early voting, Election Day, or absentee by mail. We map out when, where, and what ID to bring.

Neighbor to Neighbor

Door-to-door and church outreach so no one in Elizabeth City is left out of the conversation.

Voter Resources

Everything you need, in one place

Official links from the North Carolina State Board of Elections.

Got questions? We got you.

Are your gatherings partisan?

No. Carolina Roots Initiative is nonpartisan. We share information about how to vote, never who to vote for.

Do your gatherings cost anything?

Never. Every gathering is free and open to everyone in the community.

I've never voted before. Is this for me?

Absolutely. First-time voters are exactly who we love to meet. We'll walk you through every step.

Can I host a gathering at my church or business?

Yes! Reach out and we'll work with you to bring a conversation to your space.

Be part of the movement.

Volunteer, host a gathering, or simply come learn with us. Every conversation makes our community stronger.