The Time Is Now
Imagine sitting down at your computer and unlocking a platform that makes civic engagement tangible, local, and personal. This is The Change Lab — your launchpad for connection, community, and action.
From arts and culture to food security and healthcare, our Civic Impact Engine will illuminate pathways to the causes that matter most to you.
Now imagine this isn't just possible — it's happening.
Right now. But we need your help to bring it fully to life.
We're seeking funding and technology partners to build the heart of The Change Lab: a powerful, accessible platform designed to make it easier for anyone — from any background — to get involved, feel seen, and shape their community.
We're under construction — and we need you to build with us.
Every person who joins us now becomes part of the foundation we're building together.
Ways to Get Involved
⏰ Time
Show up. Join a meetup. Volunteer. Test an idea. Your presence builds trust and momentum in ways you might not even realize.
What this looks like: Attend our Common Ground meetups where strangers become neighbors. Help us test new engagement tools. Join community conversations that matter. Volunteer at events that bring people together across differences.
The impact: Every person who shows up creates a ripple effect. Your stories, questions, and connections help us understand what works and what doesn't. You're not just participating—you're helping us build something that works for everyone.
Time commitment: As little as 2 hours a month can make a real difference. Whether it's one meetup or ongoing involvement, we'll work with your schedule.
🎨 Talent
Are you a creative, coder, or connector? Help shape the tools that shape communities. Your expertise—whatever it is—can help build something unprecedented.
Creatives needed: Graphic designers, writers, storytellers, artists, video creators, and anyone who can help us communicate our vision in compelling ways.
Coders wanted: Web developers, UX/UI designers, data analysts, and tech visionaries who want to build civic technology that actually works for real people.
Connectors welcomed: Community organizers, event planners, relationship builders, and anyone who knows how to bring people together and make things happen.
The opportunity: This isn't just volunteer work—it's a chance to build your portfolio while creating tools that could impact thousands of lives. You'll work alongside other passionate professionals and gain experience in civic technology.
💎 Treasure
Every dollar powers civic tools, meetups, and community-led change. Your investment doesn't just fund our work—it multiplies the impact of every person who gets involved.
Where your money goes: $150 hosts a Common Ground meetup for 20 people. $100 develops new civic engagement tools. $250 supports a month of community programming. $500 helps launch engagement pathways in a new neighborhood.
The multiplier effect: When you fund our platform, you're not just supporting one organization—you're powering an ecosystem where dozens of community groups can connect, collaborate, and amplify their impact.
Founding supporter benefits: Early supporters get lifetime access to our platform, input on feature development, and recognition as a founding member who helped make civic connection accessible to everyone.
Tax benefits: The Change Lab is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your donation is tax-deductible and goes directly toward building the infrastructure for lasting community change.
Why This Matters Right Now
We're at a turning point. People are tired of division and hungry for real connection. The infrastructure exists. The desire is there. What's missing is the bridge—and that's exactly what we're building.
Join us now, and become part of the foundation story. Years from now, when communities across the country are thriving through digital-to-local civic engagement, you'll be able to say: "I helped build that."
70% of Americans want to connect across lines of difference, but lack access to meaningful pathways.
Ready to Build the Future of Civic Engagement?
The platform that makes civic life accessible to everyone starts with people like you. Let's build it together.
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