Civic Hubs Initiative
Foster the capacity of social work leaders to build community-based civic hubs that strengthen connection and democracy.
- Impact Areas:
- Democracy & Social Change
Impact
Empower social work students nationwide to co-create and lead community-based hubs that advance democratic participation, social justice, and local solutions.
Grounded in the principles of community organizing, civic education, transpartisan dialogue, and systems change, this initiative supports students in designing hubs that bring together residents, community organizations, and public systems to address pressing social challenges.
Through hands-on training, mentorship, and access to tools and frameworks, students will explore how to:
- Build bridges between communities and institutions
- Cultivate civic engagement and democratic dialogue
- Coordinate cross-sector networks to drive change
- Design sustainable structures rooted in community voice
Civic Hubs are not one-size-fits-all—they emerge from local needs and strengths. Whether based in schools, libraries, health centers, or neighborhoods, each hub is a space for collaboration, collective learning, and shared leadership.
Together, we are growing a new generation of citizen social work leaders who practice democracy as a daily act—and build the civic infrastructure our communities deserve.
Key Partners
Convergent partnerships are at the heart of what we do. We are proud to partner with federal and state agencies, non-profit and advocacy organizations, philanthropic institutions, and universities to elevate social work leadership and to create equitable health and mental health care systems for all.
