In late 2018, PACE undertook a research effort to better understand the perceptions of language our field uses to describe civic engagement and democracy work. In other words, when we say “civic engagement” or “democracy” or “patriotism,” "activism," or "justice" to most Americans, what do they … Read more about 2019 Language Perceptions Project
Youth Response: Kawika Smith
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
[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
2018 PACE Annual Reflection
2017 PACE Annual Reflection
Civic Engagement Primer
Are We Experiencing a Moment or a Movement for Civic Engagement?
A little over a week ago, thanks to an invitation from our colleagues at the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement and our friends at the Funders’ Committee for Civic Participation hosted a workshop presentation as a pre-session to Foundations … Read more about Are We Experiencing a Moment or a Movement for Civic Engagement?