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. On March 20, PACE hosted a discussion featuring key findings from its Health & Safety working group, focusing on why and … Read more about Webinar: Health Equity & Community Safety: How Funders Can Embrace the Power of Youth Civic Engagement
2018 PACE Annual Reflection
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
Webinar: Re-Envisioning America’s Public Square
America's public square--the institutions, networks, and spaces where Americans engage in the critical issues facing our democracy--is facing a paradigm shift. #Infogagement--a term that describes the recent collision of media, technology, and civic engagement--is fundamental to that … Read more about Webinar: Re-Envisioning America’s Public Square
Infogagement Webinar: Part 1
With the re-release of Infogagement: Citizenship and Democracy in the Age of Connection, we hoped to re-ignite the important conversations at the intersection of civic engagement, media, and technology. We've been delighted to receive your enthusiasm and interest in delving into … Read more about Infogagement Webinar: Part 1
Exploring Religious Pluralism in Civic Life
On December 6th, Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) and the Aspen Institute’s Inclusive America Project (IAP) collaborated on a gathering of interested stakeholders to explore the link between civic engagement and religious pluralism, particularly how philanthropy can advance religious … Read more about Exploring Religious Pluralism in Civic Life
2017 PACE Annual Reflection
PACE feature on Local Radio Show
Kristen Cambell, PACE Executive Director, was featured on Grace in 30, a local radio show. The conversation covered recent national events that have inspired civic engagement and community action across the country, along with PACE's commitment to this work in these tumultuous … Read more about PACE feature on Local Radio Show
San Diego Grantmakers Strengthening Democracy Summit
PACE Executive Director, Kristen Cambell, was a featured as a keynote speaker at the San Diego Grantmakers Strengthening Democracy Summit. The event also featured PACE's Civic Engagement Primer, a tool for grantmakers to assess their interest and understanding of civic engagement, and support their … Read more about San Diego Grantmakers Strengthening Democracy Summit