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 * INSPIRING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT – ENHANCING CIVIC EDUCATION *

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Mary Ellen at her desk circa 1962

Welcome to the website of our nonpartisan nonprofit called Politics of the Possible in Action (PPA) –  inspiring community engagement and enhancing civic education. 

Inspired by the philosophies of Mary Ellen McCaffree, PPA works with civics and social studies educators, civically engaged adults and active high school and college youth.

PPA has launched a new Youth Civic Leader Fellowship. With a partnership with Tacoma Public Schools, PPA will offer 4 high school students the opportunity to dive deep into civic engagement. To apply for the fellowship, turn in a recommendation, be a mentor and find out more: Click Here. Round 2 Application are due March 6th.

The Play: Many Maps, One Voice is a full length theatrical production brought to you by Politics of the Possible in Action written by Anne McNamee Corbett. A one woman show, it features Jane Fellows as Mary Ellen McCaffree as she deep dives into the lion’s den of redistricting reform. See more information about the play.

Support Civic Education and Engagement
Help us bring Many Maps, One Voice to more high schools and communities by donating to Politics of the Possible in Action. Help support more creative civic education project throughout 2021.

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Educators make civics fun with timely engaging content.

Life long learners love to dig deep into civics history and modern moments.

Engaging you, the leaders of tomorrow, with timely content the way you like it.

Our Organization
Alison McCaffree serves as the founding director of this nonprofit founded in 2017. Inspired by the philosophies of her grandmother, Mary Ellen McCaffree, a former four-term state legislator, Alison created Politics of the Possible in Action to inspire community engagement and enhance civic education. Charles McCaffree and Rylie Luhring serve on the Board of Directors.

Politics of the Possible in Action is a registered nonprofit corporation in the State of Washington and is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 public charity. EIN: 82-4244410. 1510 N. James St. Tacoma, WA 98406.