Our Work
The YDJC is a group of passionate individuals with a vision of a better future for our community. Here is what we have done so far in our fight to achieve that reality.
First YDJC Meeting
This was a pivotal moment for our organization. On this day, we founded the Young Democrats of Jackson County. This was made possible with the help of local individuals and the Young Democrats of North Carolina.
YDJC Save the Bees!
At this event, we went to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Steam Fest and set up shop to inform the community about our favorite residents… BEES! We had sunflowers, native seeds, handmade bracelets, and special buttons.
Hands Off Protest
On this day, we joined our community in fighting fascism by saying, “Hands Off”. This administration has consistently tried to take away our Constitutional rights, and we will never back down to ensure everyone is protected.
No Kings Protest!
This protest served as a reminder of the checks and balances within the United States. This administration has shown they believe they are above the law. We will never bow down to a fascist wanna-be king
Writing to our Representatives
As citizens, it is our duty to hold our representatives accountable in representing us accurately. In order to uphold that standard we hosted a letter writing event. We will not remain silent when tyranny is at our back door.
Volunteering at the Community Garden
Community gardens are the back bone to Western North Carolina. The Cullowhee Community Garden is open to the public and one of the sources that donates to our food banks. We were honored to spend time cleaning up pathways, filling the water tanks, and taking time to ourselves in nature.
North Carolina District 11 Gala
We had the privilege to attend the NC District 11 Gala in order to show how young people will change the way we know politics. We were able connect with District 11 Congressional seat candidates and enjoy some great company of other Young Democrats in our area.
No Hate In Our Holler Sheet Protest
For a long time, a Confederate Statue, Sylva Sam, has gloomed and looked over our town. It is time to lay him to rest. We held a protest to show there is no place for this statue in our town of Sylva. We proposed the idea that this statue be moved to unmarked Confederate graves in Jackson County, and our request has been met with silence. We will not rest until we achieve what we hold dear at YDJC Liberty and Justice for All.
March to the Polls Protest
(A College Democrats of Western Carolina University Event)
The Jackson County Board of Elections and County Commissioners, as well as the North Carolina Board of Elections, decided to hold a vote to take away our voting site on Western Carolina University’s campus. In doing so, this would make it harder for the student body and young members of our community to be able to vote in upcoming elections. The College Democrats at Western put together and hosted a protest to show how this decision impacts us by walking from campus to the Cullowhee Recreation Center. We had the pleasure of being able to join and march alongside them.
Appalachian Women’s Museum
We had the wonderful opportunity to volunteer at the Appalachian Women’s Museum in Dillsboro to help get their garden ready for winter. This non-profit is dedicated to telling the stories of influential Appalachian women of the past, present, and future.
