THE WHY

Imagine sitting down at your computer and opening a website that unlocks a world of civic engagement in your community. This is The Change Lab. Here, you can explore and learn about all the incredible resources available, whether it’s arts and culture, food security, access to healthcare, or any other crucial civic issue. Picture yourself tunneling through these community resources, discovering illuminated pathways that guide you to meaningful and impactful civic engagement. With The Change Lab, you have the power to make a difference, to connect with your neighbors, and to transform your community from the ground up.

Engagement Pathways

• Democracy & Civic Participation

• Racial & Social Equity

• Economic Mobility & Justice

• Education & Youth Leadership

• Health & Wellbeing

• Housing & Neighborhoods

• Climate & Environmental Justice

• Immigration & Refugee Justice

• Food Security & Anti-Poverty

• Faith, Culture & Identity

• Public Safety & Justice Reform

• Disability Justice & Access

• Digital Rights & Technology Ethics

• Historical Memory & Truth-Telling

• Gender Equity
  

To bring this vision to life, we need your support. We’re looking for funding and technology partners to help us build the Civic Change Engine, which is truly the heart of The Change Lab. Together, we can create a platform that empowers communities and drives lasting social change. Join us on this journey and find your path into connection and civic engagement.

Where do I start?
How do I get involved?
Who’s already doing the work?

We launched The Change Lab because we were looking for a way in—and so were our neighbors. We saw people who care deeply about their communities—parents, veterans, workers, students—feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to begin. The civic landscape felt noisy, divided, and hard to navigate.

So we rolled up our sleeves and started building.

The Change Lab is a place to plug in.

It’s a digital and real-world hub where people connect, learn what’s possible, and take meaningful action. We believe everyone—not just experts or elected officials—has the power to lead when given the right tools and support.

Our core programs will make it easy to get involved:

• Community Engagement Guide – A dynamic online hub that gathers trusted information and opportunities to take action—featuring events, recommended readings, toolkits, trainings, and a directory of civic organizations.

• MeetUps – Monthly, in-person, nonpartisan gatherings that spark real conversations and community connection.

• DIY Engagement Kits – Actionable guides that empower neighbors to organize and lead their own civic activities.

• Workshops & Volunteer Adventures – Hands-on experiences that build skills, confidence, and cross-community collaboration through service and learning.

• Storytelling Infrastructure – A narrative strategy using Substack, local campaigns, and media toolkits to spotlight neighbor-led change and shared values.

We’re building stronger, more resilient communities—together.
Because when people feel seen, supported, and invited in—they show up.
And when they show up, everything changes.

We’re a brand new organization focused on connection, civic participation, and shared understanding. This is our temporary website while we build out a full online platform to better serve our community. In the meantime, we’d love your support and input as we grow. You can support our work or schedule a conversation to learn more and get involved.