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Voice
East Brooklyn Groups Fight for Fair Housing and Better Schools
East Brooklyn Congregations (EBC) is a news blog that covers how community groups in Brooklyn and Queens work together t…
Mar 11, 2026
Money
Student Debt Crisis Affects Young Adults More Than Ever
Young adults today face much more student debt than their parents did. In 1989, only 15% of young households had student…
Mar 11, 2026
Voice
26 States Will Vote for Both Governor and US Senator in 2026
In 2026, voters in 26 states including Texas will choose both their governor and US senator on the same ballot. This cre…
Mar 11, 2026
The Bigger We
2025 Speakers at David Mathews Center for Civic Life
The David Mathews Center for Civic Life announces its 2025 Civic Institute speakers who will share expertise on communit…
Mar 11, 2026
Voice
Political Terms Guide: Learn What Words Mean in Government
This glossary explains common political terms to help people better understand government and politics. It defines words…
Mar 11, 2026
The Bigger We
School Program Brings Together People with Different Political Views
Middle Ground School Solutions runs programs that help people from different political backgrounds talk respectfully wit…
Mar 11, 2026
The Bigger We
Podcast Shows How to Fix Political Divides Through Brave Conversations
The 'How Do We Fix It?' podcast features episodes about Braver Angels, a national organization working to reduce politic…
Mar 11, 2026
The Bigger We
Famous Feuds: Podcast Playlist About History's Big Fights
This podcast playlist explores famous rivalries throughout history, from tech billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon…
Mar 11, 2026
Health
Better Healthcare Through Tech That Helps Patients Know Their Options
McKesson, a major healthcare company, wants to use technology to help patients make better healthcare decisions. Right n…
Mar 11, 2026
The Bigger We
Learn Impromptu Networking to Build Community Connections
Impromptu Networking is a simple way to help people connect quickly at meetings and events. This method helps strangers …
Mar 11, 2026
Voice
Take a Quiz to Learn Your Political Views
Civic Citizens offers a way to discover where you stand on the political spectrum through an interactive quiz. The websi…
Mar 11, 2026
Voice
Art & Design Make Government Easier to Understand
The Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP) uses art and design to help people understand how government works. Based in Brookly…
Mar 5, 2026
The Bigger We
Listen First Project Shows Media Coverage of Bridging Divides
The Listen First Project works to reduce toxic political division in America by promoting civil conversations and bridgi…
Mar 11, 2026
Families
Compudopt: Free Computers & Tech Training for Families
Compudopt helps families who don't have computers or internet skills get the technology they need to succeed. The organi…
Mar 5, 2026
Families
Help Kids Get Computers & Learn Tech Skills
Compudopt helps families who can't afford computers by giving them free devices and teaching tech skills. This organizat…
Mar 5, 2026
The Bigger We
Listen First Project: Bringing People Together Through Conversation
Listen First Project is a nonprofit organization that helps people have better conversations across divides. Founded in …
Mar 5, 2026
The Bigger We
10 Rules for Better Listening and Understanding Others
The Lead Listening Institute shares 10 commitments that help people become better listeners and communicators. These rul…
Mar 11, 2026
Voice
Houston Mayor's State of the City 2025 Event
The Houston State of the City 2025 is an important yearly event where Mayor John Whitmire speaks to the community about …
Mar 5, 2026
The Bigger We
Charter for Compassion: Building Kind Communities Together
Charter for Compassion is a global movement that helps communities become more caring and kind. Their main goal is to pu…
Mar 5, 2026
The Bigger We
Houston Endowment Grant FAQ - How to Apply for Funding
Houston Endowment is a major foundation that gives money to nonprofits in the Houston area. This FAQ page explains how t…
Mar 11, 2026
Services & Support
20Civic Education Programs
Mathews Center
The Mathews Center offers two programs to help college students and recent graduates learn about civic engagement and co…
Houston
Speaking Engagements and Workshops
Institute for Civility
The Institute for Civility offers speaking engagements and workshops to help groups learn better communication skills. T…
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Online Political Discussion Groups
Deliberations
Join balanced online discussions about American political issues like gun violence, elections, and money in politics. Th…
(202) 455-6309 Houston
Charter School Building Loans and Financing
Civic Builders
Civic Builders helps charter schools get money to build, buy, or fix their school buildings. They offer special loans wi…
212-571-7260 New York
Youth Leadership Programs
Generation Citizen
Generation Citizen helps young people become civic leaders through special programs. Students can join year-long fellows…
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High School Civics Classes
American Public Square
Fall classes called 'Reimagine the Square' teach high school students about fake news, bias, and civil discussion. In sp…
Kansas City
Fair Representation Online Discussion Groups
Deliberations
Join a one-hour online discussion with other Americans about ways to make voting and elections more fair. You'll learn a…
(202) 455-6309 Houston
Elementary Civics Curriculum for Grades 3-5
Bill of Rights Institute
Free civics education lessons for elementary teachers and homeschool families. The curriculum covers American history fr…
Houston
Democracy and Liberal Arts College Courses
McCourtney Institute for Democracy
The McCourtney Institute offers college courses that teach students how to use liberal arts skills to solve real-world p…
Houston
Strategic Advisory Services for Charter Schools
Civic Builders
Civic Builders helps charter schools plan and build their facilities. They offer three main services: helping cities cre…
212-571-7260 New York
Bushwick Library - Brooklyn Public Library Branch
Brooklyn Public Library
A public library that offers books, computers, and programs for all ages. They have story time for kids, tech classes, S…
718.602.1348 Brooklyn
Clarendon Library Services
Brooklyn Public Library
The Clarendon Library is a full-service Brooklyn Public Library branch that provides books, computers, meeting rooms, an…
718.421.1159 Brooklyn
Charter School Real Estate and Financial Services
Civic Builders
Civic Builders helps charter schools find, build, and pay for permanent school buildings. They offer three main services…
212-571-7260 New York
K-12 Civic Education Programs
CivicLex
CivicLex brings civics education to Fayette County schools through classroom workshops, Civic Expos, student project sup…
Lexington
Clinton Hill Library
Brooklyn Public Library
Clinton Hill Library is a public library that serves the Brooklyn community. The library offers books, computers, meetin…
718.398.8713 Brooklyn
Heroes and Villains Civic Education Curriculum
Bill of Rights Institute
A complete curriculum that teaches civic virtues through stories of historical figures. Teachers get 24 lesson plans abo…
Houston
CivicLex Consulting Services
CivicLex
CivicLex helps organizations run community meetings, surveys, and public engagement projects. They offer two main servic…
Lexington
Adams Street Library
Brooklyn Public Library
A public library in Brooklyn that offers books, computers, meeting rooms, and programs for all ages. The library has sto…
718.230.2264 Brooklyn
Brighton Beach Library
Brooklyn Public Library
A public library that offers books, computers, and programs for everyone. This library has lots of Russian-language book…
718.946.2917 Brooklyn
Real Estate Development for Charter Schools
Civic Builders
Civic Builders helps charter schools build new school buildings. They are a nonprofit that puts schools first, not profi…
Houston
Organizations Doing This Work
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GSV Ventures
Educational Institution
GSV Ventures is a company run by women that gives money to people who create new technology tools fo…
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Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement
Civil Rights & Social Action
Helps organizations learn how to bring people together and make positive changes in their neighborho…
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Society Library
Educational Institution
Provides books, articles, and resources to help people understand civic issues and participate in de…
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Generation Citizen
Educational Institution
Teaches middle and high school students how government works and how to take action on issues they c…
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Civic Health Project
Foundation/Grantmaker
People from different backgrounds and beliefs learn to listen, understand other viewpoints, and work…
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Civic Conversations at Ohio Schools
Foundation/Grantmaker
Helps schools have better conversations about important issues. Works with parents, teachers, and co…
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NC State Civics & Citizenship Project
Educational Institution
Creates educational programs to teach civic skills and how government works. Helps young people and …
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Project Civics America
Educational Institution
Creates learning materials to help Americans understand how government works and how to participate.…
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Troy University Office of Civic Engagement
Educational Institution
This office at Troy University helps college students learn how to be good citizens and help their c…
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NC Campus Engagement
Educational Institution
Helps college students learn how to participate in their communities and democracy. Teaches civic sk…
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Institute for Global Leaders
Foundation/Grantmaker
Teaches people how to become better leaders who can bring different groups together. Offers training…
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Mormon Women for Ethical Government
Civil Rights & Social Action
A group of Mormon women who work to make government more honest and fair. Teaches about voting, cont…
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American Leadership Forum Gulf Coast
Foundation/Grantmaker
Leadership development organization that brings together diverse leaders to serve the common good th…
The Meadows Foundation
Foundation/Grantmaker
One of the largest private foundations in Texas, supporting education, health, arts, and civic engag…
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Center for Houston's Future
Civil Rights & Social Action
Organization that brings leaders together for strategic planning and civic leadership development in…
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James Madison Center for Civic Engagement
Educational Institution
This center at a university helps students and people in the community learn how to participate in d…
California Community Foundation
Foundation/Grantmaker
The Foundation leads positive systemic change that strengthens Los Angeles communities through effec…
The San Francisco Foundation
Foundation/Grantmaker
The Foundation mobilizes resources and acts as a catalyst for change to build strong communities, fo…
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Civic Citizens
Foundation/Grantmaker
People learn skills for talking with others who have different opinions and working together on comm…
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American Civics League
Civil Rights & Social Action
Teaches people about how government works and how to be good citizens. Helps people learn about demo…
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