As part of our exploration into youth civic engagement and community health and safety, PACE invited several young people to speak to their experience of change in their own communities. This story is from Kawika Smith, a response to PACE's recent report: "Youth Civic Engagement for Health Equity … Read more about Youth Response: Kawika Smith
Youth Response: Jackie Martinez
As part of our exploration into youth civic engagement and community health and safety, PACE invited several young people to speak to their experience of change in their own communities. This story is from Jackie Martinez, a response to PACE's recent report: "Youth Civic Engagement for Health Equity … Read more about Youth Response: Jackie Martinez
Youth Response: Yomira Zamora
As part of our exploration into youth civic engagement and community health and safety, PACE invited several young people to speak to their experience of change in their own communities. This story is from Yomira Zamora, a response to PACE's recent report: "Youth Civic Engagement for Health Equity … Read more about Youth Response: Yomira Zamora
On the Way to Safer, Healthier Communities: Youth Civic Engagement
Many U.S. foundations are deeply committed to health and safety in American communities. In fact, creating, promoting, and sustaining healthy, safe, and equitable communities is a clear national priority, amounting to hundreds of billions of dollars in public expenditures in education, health care, … Read more about On the Way to Safer, Healthier Communities: Youth Civic Engagement
Reviewing the Literature: Why Youth Civic Engagement Matters for Health and Safety
As the PACE Health and Safety Working Group got started in the fall of 2018, two things were clear: we all believed that young people’s civic engagement was vital to improving the health and safety of our communities. We also knew that very little research existed within the field, indicating strong … Read more about Reviewing the Literature: Why Youth Civic Engagement Matters for Health and Safety
The Impact of Youth Civic Engagement on Community Health, Safety, and Equity
In 2017, PACE's Health and Safety Working Group--a constellation of funders and practitioners committed to health and safety in U.S. communities--took on the task of exploring the impact of youth civic engagement on that shared aim. We know that building healthy and safe communities is a commitment … Read more about The Impact of Youth Civic Engagement on Community Health, Safety, and Equity
[Literature Review]: Youth Civic Engagement and Health, Wellbeing, and Safety
When PACE Health & Safety Working Group members came together in 2018, the focus of their work together became clear: a deeper understanding of the impact of youth civic engagement on community health and safety outcomes. It also became evident that limited research existed at this … Read more about [Literature Review]: Youth Civic Engagement and Health, Wellbeing, and Safety
[Report]: Youth Civic Engagement for Health Equity and Community Safety
Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) convened a working group of about twenty funders and non-profits to explore links between civic engagement, health and safety among youth. Working group members shared information and experiences, commissioned and reviewed research, and developed … Read more about [Report]: Youth Civic Engagement for Health Equity and Community Safety
Webinar: Health Equity & Community Safety: How Funders Can Embrace the Power of Youth Civic Engagement
Foundations and funders committed to building healthier, safer, and more equitable communities may be overlooking or undervaluing a key strategy: youth civic engagement. In light of recent findings from PACE’s Health & Safety working group, this webinar will take place on March 20 at 1pm … Read more about Webinar: Health Equity & Community Safety: How Funders Can Embrace the Power of Youth Civic Engagement
2018 PACE Annual Reflection
PACE Welcomes 3 New Board Members and 2019 Officer Slate
PACE is thrilled to announce three new board members will be joining our leadership team in 2019: Janet Tran, Associate Director of Education at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute; Jonathan Gruber, Director of the Campus and Community Portfolios at Einhorn Family Charitable … Read more about PACE Welcomes 3 New Board Members and 2019 Officer Slate
Webinar: Democracy and Dialogue: Building Public Trust and Meaningful Online Discourse
Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter changed the landscape of democracy, granting widespread access to public discourse, and empowering citizens to create change in new ways. But what began as tools to amplify new voices has also given way to the spread of disinformation, deepening … Read more about Webinar: Democracy and Dialogue: Building Public Trust and Meaningful Online Discourse