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Frey Foundation

The Frey Foundation empowers communities to build civic infrastructure that supports a thriving democracy.

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Assets: $250M · Annual Giving: $12M+ · Est. 1974

Website (616) 451-0303 info@freyfdn.org

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Civic Innovation(Civic Tech)Civic EducationCommunity OrganizingDemocratic Participation(Civic Education)Leadership Development(Advocacy Skills)

Leadership

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Teri Behrens

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Kyle Caldwell

executive

Wayfinder

23 connected resources

Civic Education Community Organizing Advocacy Skills Civic Tech

Citizen University

National Conference on Citizenship

The Story5

Complete Guide to Getting Started in Civic Engagementaitogether.org

What's New in the Commons Librarycommonslibrary.org

Campaign Lessons from Zohran Mamdani's Victorycommonslibrary.org

What You Can Do6

Graduate Degree Programs in Public PolicyMalibu

Braver Education - Civil Discourse Training for SchoolsNot mentioned

High School and Middle School Civil Discourse ProgramNot mentioned

Who’s In Charge8

Molly CookState · State Senator, District 15

Paul BettencourtState · State Senator

Jolanda JonesState · State Representative, District 147

Making National Holiday and Patriotic Rules Easy to FindHR 1085 · Enacted

Recognizing Homeschool GraduatesHR 6392 · Pending

Commemorative Stamp for Charity Adams EarleyHRES 1077 · Introduced

The Journey

32 connected resources across 5 levels

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Level 1

Get CuriousRead, watch, explore3 resources

Level 2

Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups16 resources

Level 3

Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteering

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Level 4

Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement5 resourcesYou are here

PolicyMaking National Holiday and Patriotic Rules Easy to FindThis law organized all the rules about national holidays, special ceremonies, and patriotic groups into one clear section of federal law. It made these important rules much easier for everyone to find and understand without changing what they actually say.

PolicyRecognizing Homeschool GraduatesThis federal bill makes sure that students who are homeschooled get official recognition when they finish their education. This makes it easier for them to apply to colleges and get jobs, just like students from other schools.

PolicyCommemorative Stamp for Charity Adams EarleyThis federal resolution asks the U.S. Postal Service to make a special stamp honoring Charity Adams Earley, the first African American woman officer in the Women's Army Corps during World War II. It celebrates her leadership and courage.

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Level 5

Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creating8 resources

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Civic Education Community Organizing Advocacy Skills Civic Tech

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