In today’s fast paced world, meaningful change requires collective action. Our Civic Engagement Toolkit empowers individuals to make a difference in their communities.

Amidst the rapid news cycles and political upheavals, community-oriented civic engagement stands as a beacon of hope. By actively participating in civic activities, individuals can address pressing issues and create sustainable solutions that endure beyond headlines.

Community-oriented civic engagement is all about going far. Solving real problems means working consistently on a problem before, during, and after it has made headlines, or even if it never does. You don’t have to be the solution to a problem by yourself. But it is not hard to be part of the solution.

Here are four steps to get started.
1. LOOK: Discover your own passions and goals.
2. LEARN: Learn from diverse sources.
3. LISTEN: Connect with community perspectives.
4. LEAP: Vote, volunteer, advocate, speak, organize and engage!

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Find Your Elected Officials/Representatives
Civic Capacity Building and Engagement Organizations in the St. Louis Region

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