Action Groups
Staff lead: Annie Levenson-Falk (alevensonfalk[at]citizensleague.org or 651-293-0575 x16)
In 2007, the Citizens League launched the Action Groups project in response to the demand from young members for more engaging volunteer opportunities. In the project, each group works on a particular policy issue (last year's groups took on public leadership and the environment). In addition to the particular goals of each project, the Action Groups are a way for members to "learn by doing," and to build the capacity of the Citizens League in the process.
The projects are very self-led; they are run by members, but with the support of the Citizens League. The Citizens League helps to set up trainings for participants, helps facilitate connections with established civic leaders, and helps secure funding for the projects.
This year, members are organizing groups in three topics: education, poverty, and financial literacy. The project kicked off on January 27.
Want to get involved? Contact Annie Levenson-Falk at alevensonfalk[at]citizensleague.org or 651-293-0575, ext. 16.
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This initiative is made possible with a generous grant from the Comcast Foundation. |