All of our youth deserve healthy and thriving communities where people are engaged and empowered to take part in civic life. Civic health is essential to a community’s overall health and well-being. Research has shown that communities with strong indicators of civic health have higher employment rates, stronger schools, better physical health, and more responsive governments. That’s why the One for All Foundation and the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis partner to advance effective and sustained civic engagement through staff and community trainings. The goal is to encourage residents to play a more active role in local government and strengthen the overall civic health of our communities. Under the direction of grassroots-focused training organizations, we will reach, engage, and train 100 community members by 2024. Our training models will be rooted in equity, inclusion, and justice principles.