Citizenry is a new nonprofit reimagining what it means to belong — to a place, to a cause, and to one another.

A discovery & matchmaking platform with one simple mission :

To connect people and organizations through shared purpose, knowledge, and civic action.

How?

Every journey begins with a quick survey.

From there, Citizenry matches people with civic opportunities—prioritizing trusted organizations through a thoughtful vetting process.

Alongside those matches, the platform offers personalized resources and experiences that inspire people to engage with clarity and confidence.

Individuals

Wanting to get more involved, but not sure where to begin.

Smart Matchmaking

Organizations

Doing important work—but need more hands, hearts, and visibility.

Community Boards

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Business Improvement Districts

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Cultural Institutions

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Community Non-Profits

Mutual Aid Groups

Boards

Patron Groups

Community Boards • Business Improvement Districts • Cultural Institutions • Community Non-Profits Mutual Aid Groups Boards Patron Groups

Patron Groups

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Junior Boards

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Mentoring

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Pro Bono Work

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Mutual Aid Groups

Boards

Patron Groups

Patron Groups • Junior Boards • Mentoring • Pro Bono Work • Mutual Aid Groups Boards Patron Groups

Making civic life more connected, collaborative, and effective.

Launching Fall 2025

Individuals

Personalized Discovery

Our platform connects people to the right opportunities at the right time —based on where they live, what they care about, and how they want to get involved.

Guidance & De-Mystification

Free tools and content that break down how cities work—plus hands-on support and extended access for Citizenry members ready to dive deeper.

Immersive Experiences

Curated events and excursions that spark connection, expand understanding, and bring local issues and opportunities to life.

Organizations

Strategic Support

For members: priority placement on the platform, support with events, messaging, and audience growth for patron groups, board roles, volunteers, and pro bono help.

Ecosystem Insights

Big picture views on what people care about, how they engage, and where support is missing—so organizations can spot trends, fill gaps, and act with insight.

Partnerships

Collaborations with nonprofits and companies to co-create civic experiences ranging from public programs to employee engagement initiatives.

Igniting Civic Pride & Wonder

One match at a time.

  • Transplant seeking theater friends

    Matched with a patron group and junior board

  • Event planner frustrated by overflowing trash on her block

    Matched with a local beautification committee and starts organizing cleanups.

  • Family of four interested in science and the outdoors

    Matched with edible schoolyard and botanical garden family program

  • Recent graduate curious about how decisions actually get made

    Discovers community board and starts sitting in on meetings.

  • Retired finance executive exploring the next chapter / Interested in LGBTQ

    Matched with LGBTQ non-profit finance committee

  • CEO mom with a few hours to spare on a worthy cause

    Matched with mentoring opportunity.

  • Architect who aspires to join a design review board

    Matches with a neighborhood zoning initiative.

  • Freelance designer / passionate about food insecurity / tired of working alone

    Now providing pro bono design services for hunger campaign.

  • Empty nester history buffs obsessed with Bowery Boys Podcast

    Started leading walking tours through a local historical society.

WHY?

Most of us are searching for something… 

Purpose & Belonging

57%

of young adults feel like their lives lack direction.

39%

of retirees report loneliness, boredom and a loss of identity.

3 in 5

Americans are actively looking for more meaning.

A way to make a difference

74%

of Americans say they would volunteer or take civic action if they had clearer guidance.

60%

of people feel disconnected from local decision making.

But amidst the noise of national politics and the demands of daily life, it’s easy to overlook where we’re needed most:

Right here in our cities through the organizations holding them together.

Because the issue isn’t that we don’t care—it’s that we’ve been disconnected, and often don’t have the tools or guidance to know where to begin.

<1 in 5

of Americans can name a local city council member or community board.

70%

of Americans fail a basic civic literacy test.

3 in 4

Non-profits are short on people power, making it harder to meet the needs of the communities they serve.