Some city leaders would be surprised to see hundreds of residents volunteer to spend dozens of hours poring over their city’s charter. “I was shocked by how willing these members...
The images and videos in the galleries below capture What’s Next, West Virginia? and What’s Next, Alabama? in action, showing people from different walks of life—across class, race, faith, education,...
A major new national effort to strengthen democracy through shared, evidence-based narrative strategies will launch on December 8. Led by Metropolitan Group in partnership with Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement...
Across the country, people are asking the same questions: How are we supposed to talk to each other anymore? What does “civility” even mean when fundamental values feel up for...
Strengthening Civic Health in Colorado: Free Virtual Workshop Tuesday, December 2nd, 11 am – 1 pm MT Register Join us for an interactive virtual workshop to explore how communities...
“We all want change and we’re collectively moving forward. We just can’t put it into words because we’re too busy at each other’s throats.” This comment, from a participant in...
Civic health is the foundation of thriving communities, shaping how residents connect, trust institutions, and engage with their surroundings. Strong civic health leads to better physical health, higher employment, and...
More than 60 community foundation CEOs and senior leaders from across the country gathered in Chicago on September 30, 2025, for Community Foundations for Civic Health: Live in Chicago!, a...
The National Civic League strongly condemns the murder of Charlie Kirk. While details of the attack remain unclear, one fact is not: violence has no place in our democracy. Political...
