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How to Use The Change Lab

A quick guide to navigating our resources and taking action

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Getting started takes just 5 minutes. Join us in turning inaction into action.
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Browse Our Resource Center

Think of the Resource Center as your main hub for civic engagement. Everything is organized and ready to explore:

📚 Bookshelf

Curated reading lists on civic topics

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📰 News & Spotlight

Current events and featured organizations

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📊 Research

Data, reports, and policy analysis

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🛠️ DIY Kits

Hands-on guides and action toolkits

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Pro Tip:

Use the search and filter features in the resource center to find exactly what you need. Everything is tagged by topic and engagement level.

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Choose Your Engagement Level

Not sure where to start? We've organized everything by how much time and energy you have:

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Get Started

Begin from your couch - read, watch, discover

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Get Informed

Deepen your understanding through learning

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Get Involved

Take action and join community efforts

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Get Activated

Lead change and organize transformation

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Filter by Focus Area

Passionate about a specific issue? Our Focus Areas let you filter resources by topic. Explore all seven areas:

🏛️ Governance & Democracy

Voting rights, civic participation, transparency

🏠 Basic Needs & Security

Housing, food security, economic justice

🏥 Health & Wellness

Healthcare access, mental health, community care

🎓 Education & Opportunity

School quality, educational equity, learning

🌱 Environment & Infrastructure

Climate action, green infrastructure, sustainability

🤝 Community & Culture

Social connection, cultural preservation, belonging

⚖️ Systems Change

Structural power, policy reform, transformation

Smart Navigation:

Click any focus area in the footer to see all resources tagged with that topic. You can combine this with engagement levels for laser-focused results!

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Stay Connected & Get Involved

The "Connect" section is your gateway to deeper engagement with The Change Lab community:

📧 Newsletter

Monthly updates on opportunities and resources

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📝 Submit a Resource

Know a great tool or organization? Share it!

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🤝 Become a Partner

Organizations can join our network

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💪 Volunteer

Help us build and grow the platform

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More Ways to Connect:

Join our Founders Circle to help shape the future of civic connection, or explore our Journal for deeper reflections on community change.

What's Your First Step?

Ready to turn inaction into action? Here's where to begin:

🎯 Explore Resources

Browse our curated library of tools and guides

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📬 Stay Updated

Get monthly insights delivered to your inbox

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🤝 Join the Community

Connect with others building change

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