FLINT, MI -- Young Democrats of Genesee County group is inviting the community to dance the night away at its “Soul Night"-themed fundraiser from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. July 19 at Tenacity Brewing.

Young Democrats of Genesee County is a political action committee for democrats ages 16-36, aimed at building a network, advancing democratic values and getting youth involved in politics.

“Ultimately, it’s the goal of trying to get more folks connected and realize that we actually are, as young people, empowered and we have the ability to make changes and be active in the political process,” Moilanen said.

Young Democrats of Genesee County had been an essentially dormant group for some time, but Moilanen decided to start it up again after realizing that he, as a 32-year-old, was one of the youngest people at the Genesee County Democratic Party meetings.

“The main objective is just to get young people connected to local resources here with regards to the county party, as well as trying to get more folks engaged with knocking on doors, making phone calls, you know, just doing the things that are really important to the electoral process,” Moilanen said.

Moilanen said the group wanted its fundraiser to be a “throwback” with some classic soul music. DJ Johnnie Walker will be spinning classic soul, funk, and R&B tunes on vinyl all night long to keep everybody dancing. In addition to cold beer and cider being sold by Tenacity Brewing, Vehicle City Tacos will be on site selling tacos.

Tickets for the event are available for purchase with a donation on the organization’s ActBlue site. Space will be limited.

Donor Admission levels:

$10 - Young Democrats and students

$25 - Michigan/Genesee Democratic party members

$50: Local officials

$100 and up: Various sponsorship packages

For more information about sponsoring the Young Democrats of Genesee County, email YoungDemsGenesee@gmail.com.