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Democracy needs civic education. Civic education needs you.

Our system of self-governance must be renewed with each generation. We all must come together to sustain the principles and practice of democracy.

With collaboration and continuous innovation, we prepare engaged citizens, sustain democracy, and transform lives. Our national network of supporters makes this happen — and your support makes it last.

Ways to give

  • Donations of any size are deeply appreciated and critical to sustaining our democracy. Donate today >

    If you prefer to donate via check, mail to:

    Center for Civic Education
    Attn: Development
    5115 Douglas Fir Rd., Suite B
    Calabasas, CA 91302

  • Sustaining democracy is ongoing work. You can support this work through a monthly donation. Donate here >

    Make an automatic monthly gift of $25 or more and become a member of the Sustaining Democracy Circle. Set up your monthly donation, and we’ll send you a pin, as well as recognize you with other members of the Circle.

  • Many employers will match charitable contributions of their employees — which multiplies the impact of your gift.

    Contact your human resources department or community relations office and inquire about their matching gifts program. If they do offer one, request a matching gifts form, fill it out, email it to development@civiced.org or mail it to:

    Center for Civic Education
    Attention: Development
    5115 Douglas Fir Rd., Suite B
    Calabasas, CA 91302

    The Center for Civic Education is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization; all donations are tax deductible to the extent the law allows.

Get involved

  • If you already have experience with the Center or one of its programs, sign up to volunteer. We’ll share opportunities to support We the People competitions, Project Citizen showcases, and more. Sign up to volunteer >

  • If you’re interested in bringing We the People, Project Citizen, or other Center programs to your community, let us know — we’ll connect you to your state network. Fill out the form >

  • Did you take part in We the People or Project Citizen as a student? Join our LinkedIn alumni group to connect, collaborate, and continue your experience. Join the network >

What your support means

Our reach

  • 60+ years of civic education leadership

  • More than 50 million students reached

  • 440,000 educators engaged

  • 50 states and DC included in our network and programs

  • Non-partisan, research-grounded civic learning

Our impact

  • >70% of middle and high school students report becoming more attentive to governmental affairs and feel more prepared to participate in their community

  • >90% of surveyed students in our programs come to believe it’s a citizen’s duty to vote in elections

  • 99% of teachers feel better equipped to teach their students about American government and good citizenship

“In all honesty, I have gained a greater appreciation for our government and political traditions. National pride and patriotism were previously somewhat foreign to me. Now I feel quite differently.”

— We the People National Finals student from Alaska