About Us

We prepare immigrant community members to understand their rights, engage local systems, and lead meaningful civic change.

Our Mission

Empowering Communities for Change

Citizens Academy equips immigrants and communities of color with the knowledge, confidence, and tools needed to participate fully in civic life. Through accessible, culturally responsive education, we help individuals understand local systems, develop leadership skills, and take informed action in their communities.

Our work is rooted in the belief that strong, inclusive democracy depends on informed and engaged residents—especially those historically excluded from civic decision-making.

Who We Help

Immigrants and communities of color seeking the knowledge and confidence to participate in civic life.

Our Approach

Culturally responsive, practical civic education rooted in real community needs.

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The Future

An America Where Immigrant Communities Thrive

We envision an America where immigrant communities are informed, engaged, and fully represented in civic life.In this future, community members understand how local government works, know how to participate in decision-making, and feel confident stepping into leadership roles.

Civic systems are more responsive because they include the voices of those most impacted and communities are stronger when everyone has a seat at the table.Citizen Academy works toward this future by equipping community members with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to engage, lead, and shape change in their cities and neighborhoods.

Civic Empowerment

Equipping community members to understand, engage, and lead locally.

Long-Term Impact

Developing leaders who create lasting change beyond the classroom.

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Our Impact

Building Civic Power in Immigrant Communities

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1,200+

Community Members Trained

25+

Civic Education Programs Delivered

Events

Citizen Academy builds civic knowledge and leadership within immigrant communities—turning education into participation and participation into lasting impact.

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Our Ecosystem

This Work Is Collective — We Don’t Do It Alone

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Our Values

The Values That Guide Our Work in the Community

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