Our Mission
Provides community members with the tools and knowledge to become actively engaged leaders in society.
Lowering the barriers to civic engagement and deepening our understanding of civil responsibilities.
“Knowledge will forever govern ignorance, and a people who mean to be their own Governors must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives”
Our Impact
The Civics Institute leverages 5+ years of experience to develop its tools and content. Through the team's efforts, changes occurred at the local and state level. The impact of which rippled out to touch the everyday lives of men, women, and children in the state of Connecticut. That’s the power of civic engagement… helping everyday Americans lead a better life.
1000+
Doors Knocked
Direct voter outreach is a key way to connect with members of your community and educate them about candidates and issues.
100+
hours of community Outreach
Community leaders are a critical aspect of change at the local level and guaranteeing a functional democracy.
5+
Years of civic engagement work
Founder Patrick Johnson, has been on the ground since 2017, learning how local, state, and federal government works.
Our Programs
PODCAST
Interviews with community leaders, authors, politicians, and more provide an in-depth analysis of the ways government, civics, and politics intersect. As well as providing tools to help you engage with your community.
CIVICS CERTIFIED LEADER
Achieving this certification shows your belief in democracy and making sure the people’s voices are heard. It demonstrates a core competency in civic engagement and affirms your civic responsibilities as an American citizen.
CIVICS 101
A free course that highlights the basic building blocks of federal, state, and local government. It provides you with tools to learn about your local and state government and shows you how to be knowledgeable about the issues.
LIVE EVENTS
Community is one of the most influential aspects of civic engagement work. One of our goals is to create a vibrant community of engaged Americans. We will host live events (virtual and in-person) to build that community one by one.
“The Civics Institute Founder, Patrick, spoke to our activism group a few months ago, and he helped us find our focus. He talked about identifying the issues that are most important to us as a group, and he helped us establish next steps in advocating for the changes we would like to see. Patrick helped me understand that it’s important to pay attention to—and participate in—local government. I had not realized how much change is generated at the local level, and I will never again overlook local politics.
Patrick gave us resources of other local activism groups that we could work with to achieve our goals, and he took the time to explain the function of each one. He also spent time explaining the system of local politics, which I had never fully understood before. I walked away with confidence that I can be an effective agent for change in my community!”
Helena Morris - Local Activist
Get Involved
The Civics Institute breaks down the barriers between you and our democracy by:
Developing your knowledge of the Constitution and American democracy
Educating you on the civic responsibilities endowed to you and every American citizen
Providing you with the tools to influence and impact your local community
You can leave an indelible mark on the world by getting involved at the state and local level, and making your voice heard.
As Margaret Mead once said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
Are you ready to leave your mark?
