COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PATHWAY

Resources forShaping Civic Life, Together

This pathway is your invitation to be part of the story of your city, your block, your future. Whether you're stepping into civic life for the first time or looking for new ways to deepen your involvement, you’ll find welcoming entry points to take part in the decisions that shape our shared lives. From voting and volunteering to joining conversations or running for local office—there’s a seat at the table for you.

Your voice matters. This is a space for voters, neighbors, community leaders, volunteers, policy advocates, and those just beginning to explore what's possible. Together, we’re nurturing a culture rooted in connection, transparency, and shared responsibility—one step, one conversation, and one action at a time



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Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth. -Abraham Lincoln

  • Civic education tools and local election guides (houstontx.gov/citysec/election.html)

  • Resources on public comment, petitions, and town halls (houstontx.gov/council)

  • Ways to engage with school boards, city councils, and commissions (house.gov, senate.gov)

  • Organizations fostering youth participation and leadership

  • Webinars and workshops on civic skills and public dialogue (ethics.state.tx.us)

  • DIY democracy kits to run voter registration drives or host issue nights

  • Local events and town halls to attend or co-host

  • Recommended books, podcasts, and civic media

  • Online trainings for campaign organizing, public speaking, and advocacy

  • Templates for writing letters to the editor or public officials (usa.gov/elected-officials)

  • Voter registration and election day logistics

  • School board and city council participation

  • Public forums, hearings, and town halls

  • Ballot initiatives and referenda

  • Civic holidays and national days of action

  • Campaigns, canvassing, and advocacy organizing

  • Youth civic engagement and first-time voters

  • Redistricting, census, and representation

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