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Civility Localized Acquires On The Ground Consulting
August 18 2025 Press Release from Civility Localized Announcing expansion of community engagement services with the acquisition of On The Ground Consulting, a Raleigh-based community canvassing firm.
The Power of Giving
Traditions of giving: from museum exhibits to real life, we look at how Black Philanthropy shapes the future.
Get Civic Reboot
The free and fully digital reboot of our original Get Civic Kits is here! The need for civic engagement tools is as important as ever. Get civic in a modern context, read more now.
On Reparations
A historic land transfer in Asheville, North Carolina speaks to the urgency and continued importance of reparations in the United States.
Equitable Transit Oriented Development
Equitable transit oriented development doesn’t happen by accident. It requires deliberate planning with a specific framework. Check out our discourse and fact sheet.
Climate Action + Environmental Justice
The urgency of climate change demands equitable solutions, particularly in the Southeast, where marginalized communities disproportionately suffer from pollution and climate-related disasters. Krupa Jacob expounds on this topic and offers actionable insights.
Black-Owned Business List
Join us as we celebrate Black entrepreneurship and explore a few vibrant cities in North Carolina.
The Future of Community Engagement: 2025 Outlook
Christine Edwards Pitkin, MPA Makes Five Key Predictions for the community engagement in 2025:
1. Hyperlocal Engagement >> grassroots change
2. Compensation >> increase equity, remove barriers
3. Virtual, AI-powered Engagement >> work smarter, not harder
4. Navigating a Changing Political Landscape >> all politics are local
5. Economic Outlook >> public services vs. privatized privileges