A Year of Showing What Community Can Do
by Sarah F.
February 25th marks one full year of Indivisible Uwharrie. A milestone that somehow feels like both yesterday and several lifetimes ago. That’s what happens when a group of determined neighbors decides to stop waiting for change and instead starts making it.
Our first major rally in June, No Kings 1.0, drew over 200 people, a toddler, and 2 dogs, a crowd that showed the community that we were onto something. By October, No Kings 2.0 drew nearly 350 people, 1 chicken, 1 dinosaur, 2 unicorns, 1 frog, 4 dogs, with voices louder, clearer, and far harder for anyone to ignore. Those weren’t our only moments in the streets. Smaller protests, “Make Billionaires Pay,” “Rage Against the Regime,” “Good Trouble Lives On,” and others sprouted up throughout the year.
Our power though, hasn’t just shown up with signs. Over the past twelve months, we’ve thrown our weight behind Common Sense Candidates who will be on the ballot in the March primaries, and in the 2026 midterms. These are candidates who actually listen, actually lead, and actually show up for this community. Supporting candidates like that isn’t just political work, it’s community care.
While what we did publicly made noise, our quieter gatherings build the backbone of our group. What started as simple monthly social gatherings has grown into lively meet-ups that now include a biweekly coffee gathering. Because nothing fuels civic engagement like caffeine and good company.
Indivisible Uwharrie began as a response to the fear and uncertainty many of us felt after the inauguration. A way to turn anxiety into action. When I shared the idea, Tiffany jumped in without hesitation, and together, starting with a list of a dozen names, we began building something bigger than either of us could have imagined. Over the year, that small circle grew into hundreds of Indivisibles, each bringing their own time, talents, and energy to the cause. People showed up to rallies, volunteered at events, joined meetings, and connected with neighbors. Proving that engagement isn’t just an idea, it’s a force. Today, I don’t see it as a mailing list anymore, I see it as a movement.
As we step into year two, we are shifting focus from building momentum to turning it into action. We’ll be working to get voters to the polls, helping individuals navigate mail-in ballots, and continue to support candidates who reflect our values. All of this will lead up to a massive voter registration event, Rock the Vote. This free, all-day concert will be held on September 26th at City Lake Park in Albemarle. It will be a day to bring our community together, celebrate participation, and highlight the impact of action.
One year down. Hundreds of us standing together. And in year two, we’ll be making sure that power translates into votes, voices, and real change!