When Women Take Action, NYC
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Make a Difference through Civic Engagement

The Civic Matters Hub is here to support you along your civic journey. We are a resource for creating stronger communities, advocating for change, and most importantly, helping you make your voice heard through voting, community organizing, volunteering, rallying, and more.

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Start Here and Learn Your Civic Personality Type!

Find a Civic Learning Guide for Every Experience Level

Attend an Upcoming Event

May 20, 2025
Partner Events
Join Reproductive Freedom for All on every third Tuesday of each month, to take action for reproductive freedom!Every week hundreds of people reach out to our organization through email, phone, and text, and we need more people to help us reach out to learn what matters most to our members! Join our National Action Council leaders for a quick training before you get started!This is the important organizing work that happens between elections to build community and power! After you RSVP, we will send you an email with information about how to join the event. The information will also be available on this page. 
May 22, 2025
Partner Events
At a moment in history when our bodily autonomy is under attack, feminist and LGBTQ+ movements are called on to show up for our transgender community members and protect reproductive healthcare. Join the NYCLU for the fourth and final installation of our annual town hall series, “Liberty in Motion: Our Watershed Moment” to learn about the policies that will ensure all New Yorkers are treated equitably and to learn what you can do on the eve of pride month to help defend reproductive freedoms and LGBTQ+ rights. Topics will include legislation to protect healthcare providers who offer access to abortions and gender affirming care, an update on the implementation of New York’s recent Prop 1 amendment (the New York State “Equal Rights Amendment”), and insight into the local landscape of LGBTQ+ rights in Nassau County.
June 4, 2025
Partner Events
Join RAFT (Resilience for Advocates through Foundational Training) for their next support call for advocates. The goal of this monthly call is to provide a space for domestic violence/sexual assault advocates to share concerns, share resources and best practices, and as a place to listen and be heard. These support calls will continue monthly on the 1st Wednesday of every month.This event is hosted by the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence. 
Beyond the Hub

Browse our list of outside resources and organizations to help you action beyond the Hub.

The Citywide Directory

Discover low- or no-cost social services, programs, and resources in all five boroughs of New York City.

Voting was important to me as the next step in my civic journey. At last, my voice was being heard. I feel like I am paving the way for my fellow immigrants.
Lydia Darly
Brooklyn Activist
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Take Action!

Volunteer to Protect the Vote!

Join the Election Protection program to make sure that eligible voters know how to cast their ballots and help make sure they are counted.

Volunteer and Spread Love NYC

Spread Love NYC is a nine-month long campaign, by NYC Service, to connect New Yorkers with opportunities to make a difference in their communities through short and long-term service projects with local nonprofits.

Be part of the Civic Matters Community!
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