The Civic
Change
Engine
For people who want to do something about it. A map to learn, meet, volunteer, get trained, take action.
Explore the journeys190 million Americans want to engage with their communities. They're not apathetic—they're blocked. By complexity. By fragmentation. By systems designed for insiders. We're building the map that gets them unstuck.
Start anywhere.
Go anywhere.
Learn
Understand how civic systems work. Your rights. Your power. How decisions get made in your name.
Explore Options
Find services, resources, and opportunities that match what you need right now.
Get Involved
Connect with organizations and volunteer opportunities in your community.
Who's Responsible
Find your elected officials at every level. Know who to contact and how.
From curious to connected
Learn how your city council works
Your city council makes decisions about roads, parks, zoning, and local services. Understanding who's on the council and how meetings work is the first step to having a voice.
Follow an issue you care about
Pick something happening in your neighborhood—a new development, a budget decision, a park improvement. Follow it through the process.
Attend a council meeting
Show up. See democracy happen. You don't have to speak—just being there matters.
Speak at public comment
Your voice matters. Public comment is your chance to tell elected officials what you think. Two minutes can make a difference.
Why this matters now
For people who want
to do something
about it.
The information exists. The resources exist. The opportunities exist. Now they're organized.
Explore the Engine