Charleston County, SC Shines with SolSmart Project

August 15, 2017

The National Civic League’s focus on civic engagement and environmental sustainability led to engagement with the national SolSmart project. SolSmart is a new national designation program, funded by the U.S....

NYT: Local Officials Tackle How to Govern in a Divided America

August 15, 2017

While the federal government struggles to find common-ground, local governments shoulder more and more of the responsibility for creating stronger communities. Last month, the New York Times hosted the “Cities...

Florida Using Engagement to Move the Needle on Tough Issues

August 15, 2017

National Civic League’s All-America City Award Program – Community Highlight The National Civic League has started to collect applications for the 2018 All-America City Awards! Throughout the year, we will be...

Shaping Inclusive Healthcare Delivery

August 15, 2017

Recognizing the importance of creating a culture of health amongst a vulnerable population that often avoids seeking care because of fear of disclosure to providers, the Los Angeles County Lesbian...

Why Civic Engagement Matters

July 15, 2017

How clean would a community be if residents and businesses didn’t take proper care of their trash? How safe would a community be if people didn’t report crime and generally...

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...

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