Founded in May 2025, The Change Lab is a growing nonprofit dedicated to strengthening civic life through connection, service, and shared purpose. This operational plan outlines our early roadmap as we develop the Civic Engagement Guide—a dynamic website and app that helps individuals take meaningful steps toward local and national impact. Alongside this core project, we’re building out programs like community meetups, skill-building workshops, and volunteer adventures that bring people together across lines of difference. If you feel called to contribute your time, treasure, or talent, we’d love to hear from you. There’s a seat at the table for everyone—and that includes you.
How We Strengthen Civic Life Together
We believe in America’s promise—and that real change begins with we the people. The Change Lab is here to help neighbors become leaders, volunteers become organizers, and everyday people find their voice and power through shared action.
Here is our roadmap:
The Civic Engagement Guide
Your go-to handbook for making a difference.
The Civic Engagement Guide is a free resource packed with tools to help you get involved—on your terms, in your community. Whether you’re new to civic life or ready to deepen your impact, the guide makes it simple and practical.
Inside, you’ll find:
Balanced news sources and multiple viewpoints
Books, podcasts, and videos to spark ideas
Upcoming events, town halls, and trainings
Webinars and workshops on key local and national issues
Organizations doing the work—and how to connect with them
It’s all about helping you take the next right step.
Meetups
Gather with neighbors. Find common ground.
Our monthly Common Ground Meetups bring together people from all walks of life for real conversation, shared purpose, and fresh ideas. No speeches. No shouting. Just community—one cup of coffee at a time.
Workshops
Tools for everyday changemakers.
Our hands-on workshops focus on practical skills like storytelling, bridge-building, organizing events, and advocating for your values. Whether you're leading a PTA or starting a local initiative, we’ll help you turn passion into action.
Volunteer Adventures
Step outside. Show up. Make an impact.
Get your hands dirty and your heart full. Our Volunteer Adventures are community service days that pair fun with purpose. Join others for activities like park clean-ups, food drives, neighborhood revitalizations, and more.
No politics—just people coming together to do some good.
We’re not here to tell you what to think. We’re here to help you show up.
Whether you're red, blue, or somewhere in between, you belong at the table.