Faith In/And Democracy: A Funding and Learning Initiative from PACE

[Washington, D.C. May 30, 2019]  Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) has launched a pilot funding and learning initiative to invest in and promote engagement at the intersection of faith and democracy. The Faith In/And Democracy initiative will provide about $300,000 in grant … Read more about Faith In/And Democracy: A Funding and Learning Initiative from PACE

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