Program areas at Citizens Project
Civic Engagement Citizens Project provides election education resources for the community. The signature voter guide reaches more than 180,000 people by being published in the Colorado Springs Business Journal, Colorado Springs Independent, in other community newspapers, and online. Other nonpartisan election education programs include forums for candidates and to discuss ballot measures. Each election Citizens Project engages underrepresented voters though get-out-the-vote work.
Law Enforcement Accountability Citizens Project is actively engaged in a coalition of community organizers working towards accountability for our local law enforcement and justice for those harmed by police brutality. Citizens is actively engaged in a coalition of community organizers working towards accountability for our local law enforcement and justice for those harmed by police brutality. We joined this work in August 2019, after the killing of De'Von Bailey by Colorado Springs Police. We have helped host discussions in the community, attended the NACOLE conference on Law Enforcement Accountability in Austin, and continue to have conversations and strategize with community organizers and elected leaders about ways we can move forward towards justice.
Education/Advocacy Citizens Project runs ongoing programs to educate the community and advocate for our values. We watchdog local government and public schools to ensure that equality and diversity are being upheld. Programming is responsive to current events and seeks to localize issues of national importance. Activities range from hosting community discussions to legislative monitoring by urging local elected officials to uphold laws that protect equality. The Network alerts citizens to speak out in a timely way on legislation at the state and local level. Publication of Legislative Report Card informs the community of how they are represented on issues that reflect their values. We also hosted our Creating Community Breakfast to celebrate the victories we have had as a community and organization over the last 30 years.
News and Communications The monthly electronic newsletter is one of our signature programs. Through informative articles, event listings, links, and news items; Citizens project promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our presence on social media allows for engaging citizens in issues relevant to our mission in a timely way and to let people know how to be an active voice in the community. More than 5,000 people connect with Citizens Project through these mediums.
In-Kind Service Donations $18,505 Website