Community life,
organized.
The Change Engine is civic and social infrastructure that connects neighbors who want to get involved with onramps and pathways to engage in their community—to learn, to serve, to access resources, and to understand who's responsible.
Most people want to help.
They just don't know how.
Research reveals a disconnect between civic intention and civic action—leaving communities under-resourced and individuals disconnected.
of Americans are the "Exhausted Majority"—tired of polarization, willing to compromise, but lacking clear pathways to engagement.
of U.S. adults report experiencing loneliness—with health impacts comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes daily.
Americans formally volunteered in 2023—yet many who want to help don't know where to start or how to find the right fit.
People are ready.
The paths aren't.
90% of Americans want to help their community. Only 28% actually do. The gap isn't motivation—it's navigation.
Build
- Navigable civic infrastructure
- 312 focus areas, 7 themes
- Common language across systems
- Interoperable with 211, SDGs, federal taxonomy
Distribute
- Embedded in trusted institutions
- Libraries, schools, nonprofits, employers
- People find it where they already are
- No new app to download
Engage
- Low-friction entry points
- Matched to interests & capacity
- Progressive pathways
- Identity shift: bystander → participant
Transform
- Participation becomes the default
- Neighbors know neighbors
- Divides bridged through service
- Civic fabric rebuilt
Core Beliefs
How the Change Engine works
Building the organizational backbone to support the vibrant civic and social fabric in American communities—reducing division through service and learning, nurturing mutual aid in our neighborhoods.
Aggregate
Content flows in from government databases, nonprofit registries, community partners, and direct organizational input.
Process
AI classifies content by theme, action type, and geography. Every piece rewritten to 6th grade reading level—eliminating intellectual bias.
Map
Content tagged to precise geographies—from neighborhoods to congressional districts—and cross-referenced to federal taxonomies.
Deliver
Neighbors access personalized civic pathways through web, mobile, API, or partner integrations—meeting them where they are.
AI-Powered Semantic Search
The Change Engine doesn't just match keywords—it understands intent. Ask "help with rent" and find utility assistance, emergency funds, housing programs, and financial counseling.
Trusted Data Sources
Aggregating the best information from across the civic ecosystem
Seven themes of community life
Every civic issue, service, and opportunity organized into an intuitive framework that speaks to how people actually experience their communities.
Four ways neighbors engage
Meeting people where they are—whether they want to give time, gain understanding, access resources, or hold institutions accountable.
Volunteer opportunities, community events, and organizations matched to interests, skills, and availability.
Educational resources, research, videos, and guides at appropriate reading levels and languages.
Services, benefits, and programs with eligibility matching—connecting people to resources they may not know exist.
Elected officials, agencies, and policies at every level—from city council to federal government.
Eight ways to take action
Every opportunity tagged by action type—so people can contribute in ways that match their capacity and preferences.
Built for the ecosystem
Every focus area maps to established taxonomies—enabling seamless integration with funders, government systems, and service providers.
Every level of place
From your block to your ballot—content tagged to the exact geographies that matter for civic engagement.
Every piece of content in the Change Engine is tagged to its relevant geographies—so users see exactly what applies to them, and partners can filter by the boundaries that matter to their work.
The feedback loop
Every interaction makes the engine smarter. User engagement feeds back into the system—improving recommendations, surfacing gaps, and strengthening the civic ecosystem.
Learning
For Users
The more you engage, the better your recommendations. Save time finding the right fit for your interests, skills, and availability.
For Organizations
See what your community is searching for. Identify unmet needs. Connect with people actively looking for ways to help.
For Funders
Real-time data on civic engagement patterns. Understand where investment is needed. Measure ecosystem health over time.
Secure by design
User accounts enable personalized civic journeys while protecting privacy and building trust in the platform.
Account-Based System
Secure user accounts enable personalized experiences—saved interests, tracked progress, and curated recommendations based on location and preferences.
Privacy First
Users control their data. No selling information to third parties. Transparent policies about what we collect and why. GDPR and CCPA compliant.
Verified Organizations
Every organization in the platform is vetted. Users can trust that volunteer opportunities and services come from legitimate, accountable sources.
Enterprise Security
SOC 2 compliant infrastructure. Encrypted data at rest and in transit. Role-based access controls for partner organizations.
What people are saying
Early feedback from community members and partners who've seen what we're building.
"We don't have time to wait for change—we need to be the change now. This gives us a map to do exactly that."
"It makes the whole civic landscape more accessible. People can finally see where they fit in the bigger picture."
"This is the hub I've been looking for—connecting all the dots between what I care about and how I can actually help."
Ready to organize
community life?
The Change Engine launches Q2 2026. Let's build civic infrastructure together.
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