Perry, Iowa Finds Stability with SolSmart Solar Project

July 15, 2017

The National Civic League’s focus on civic engagement and environmental sustainability led to engagement with the national SolSmart project. We are proud to serve as an awarding institution, encouraging communities...

American Cities use Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Principles

July 15, 2017

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) in late June (6/28) announced grant support to 14 places throughout the country where its co-designed, trailblazing Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation...

New Orleans: Community and Racial Healing

July 15, 2017

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu spoke to residents about the removal of confederate statues in the city in May. Four prominent monuments – the Battle of Liberty Place monument; the Jefferson Davis...

Denver Talks: Conversations on Race and Justice

July 15, 2017

National Civic League’s All-America Conversations program stems from our country’s need for critical discussions around community issues. National Civic League is currently providing free consultations and facilitation services to communities across the...

Promoting Educational Equity to Move the Needle on Grade-Level Reading

July 15, 2017

Fifteen communities across the country were honored in June with the 2017 All-America City Award (AAC) for their civic engagement to help more young children from low-income families achieve grade-level...

2017 All-America City Award Recipients Announced

June 16, 2017

15 COMMUNITIES AWARDED TOP HONORS IN CIVIC ACTION, COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING AND PROGRESS IN ADVANCING EARLY LITERACY   DENVER, Colo., June 16, 2017 – Fifteen communities across the country were...

Senior Fellows Program Launched

June 14, 2017

The National Civic League is introducing a new resource for communities, Senior Fellows, with the announcement of the first three individuals to serve in this role. “Our goal is to...

June Webinar: Health Equity and the Role of Civic Engagement

June 14, 2017

The RWJF-NCL Award for Health Equity recognizes incredible individuals who are working to promote health equity through resident engagement and systemic change efforts. These individuals are helping to create a culture of...

Cities Challenged to be Resilient, Sustainable, Solar-Friendly

June 14, 2017

The world’s cities are the areas that will be most affected by climate change and are uniquely positioned to address this change, according to a plenary speaker at the annual...

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