Alpha Rho Lambda to partner with Voto Latino to Conduct Voter Registration Drives Nationwide

July 19, 2012 - PRLog -- Alpha Rho Lambda Sorority, Inc./Alianza de Raices Latinas is partnering with Voto Latino and several other Latino Greek fraternities and sororities to conduct voter registration drives across the country through the RepUrLetters campaign. The effort utilizes our extensive membership and college networks to promote community involvement in the political process.

“Our partnership with Voto Latino will create more opportunities for eligible voters to become registered, which is especially important now with the upcoming Presidential election,” stated Eve Rojas, one of Alpha Rho Lambda’s founding members. “Our registration drives will aim to reach anyone who is eligible to vote, but our biggest push will focus on Latinos who aren’t engaged in the voting process.”

Last month the New York Post reported that over 21 million Latinos in the United States are eligible voters. However, less than half are registered and even fewer actually make it to the polls. Some of the reasons noted for the lack of civic engagement among Latinos range from a distrust of government to a fear of intimidation by political leaders and law enforcement officials against all immigrants, regardless of legal status.

“The driving force for our involvement in this campaign isn’t about competition. It’s about getting people to become active in the political process and vote so their voices can be heard,” stated Miss Rojas. “Latinos have the numbers to create change in how our government is run. Now we just need to make sure more of us show up to the polls for all elections, local, state and national.”

Alpha Rho Lambda’s National Board will work with their membership to create registration drives nationwide through the month of October. If you are interested in getting involved, contact our National Board at alianza1993@alpharholambda.net.

Learn more about Alpha Rho Lambda Sorority, Inc. at http://www.alpharholambda.net