The Citizen Service

Reminder! The Plainfield Public Library has reopened, and the Plainfield Civic Trust will be holding its monthly trust meetings there once again, starting July 7th :)

At The Citizen Service, we remember Juneteenth—a day that reminds us that freedom is not just something we inherit, but something we strengthen through action.
The progress we honor today was made possible by everyday people who chose to step forward, serve their communities, and create change. That same opportunity belongs to each of us.
We believe stronger communities are built when citizens come together to solve problems, lead with purpose, and turn concern into action.
This Juneteenth, honor the legacy of those who came before us by taking the next step toward civic leadership. Join our Leadership and No-Blame, Problem-Solving training and become part of the solution. Click the link in our bio!
The future of our communities starts with what we choose to do today.

Last week in Downtown Newark, we celebrated something powerful: Newark as a model Civic City—and a model we believe can inspire communities across America. A Civic City is not born; it is built by the people. By residents who step forward to lead. By educators who invest in the next generation. By institutions that embrace collaboration. And by public leaders who recognize that the strongest solutions come from working alongside citizens.

We would be remiss not to thank our long-time supporter, PSEG, and Calvin Ledford Jr., for allowing us the space to host a powerful and moving event. Our heartfelt gratitude also goes to Newark Council President Larry Crump for taking the time to not only express your support for the Newark Civic Trust and the Civic City movement, but also for listening to the experiences of our Wilhelmina Holder Fellows, Nathan Duguid, Kalani Durham, and Lakita Lloyd.

To all those who attended, and all those who have walked alongside us over the years, the movement is only beginning! Newark has shown what is possible. Now it's time to bring the Civic City model to communities across America.