Strong Communities Start With Informed People
Each workshop is free, hands-on, and built for first-time attendees. No experience with local government required, just curiosity about your community.
Learn the Process
Understand how city and county decisions get made, from budgets to public comment, so you can walk into any meeting prepared.
Build Your Voice
Practice the talking points and advocacy tools that turn concern into an effective ask.
Meet Your People
Connect with neighbors, organizers, and the 20+ partner organizations working on the issues you care about.
Free, Always
Every workshop is free to attend and includes lunch. Bring a neighbor, bring a question, bring yourself.
What We've Covered So Far
Take a look back at each Civic Engagement Workshop. New sessions are announced as they're scheduled, right here.
WORKSHOP I
Getting Started
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · 10am – 2pm · Bayview MLK Community Center
Our first Civic Engagement Workshop brought neighbors together to talk about what strong, informed, active participation in the civic process really looks like, and how anyone can start. Hosted with the City of San Diego and community partners.
WORKSHOP II
Going Deeper
Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 10am – 2pm · San Diego City College
Workshop II dug into the issues shaping daily life in San Diego: housing, jobs, health care, mass transit, and public safety, with tools and talking points attendees could put to use right away. Presented with more than 20 community partners.
Moments From Our Workshops
A look at the conversations, panels, and people behind each Civic Engagement Workshop.
PRESENTED WITH
20 + Community Partners
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