Civic Organizing
We work to reduce barriers and expand opportunities for Boston residents to be active citizens in their communities.
The Mayor’s Office of Civic Organizing is committed to collaborative partnerships and programs that encourage:
- proactive community engagement
- awareness, and
- service in our neighborhoods.
Contact
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1 City Hall Square, Room 805
Boston, MA 02201 -
Office hoursMonday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. -
Host a Neighborhood Cleanup!
Want to plan a cleanup in your neighborhood? We offer support by lending tools and coordinating trash pickup for groups hosting community cleanups across Boston. Interested in beautifying your neighborhood? Please complete our online form.
Staff
Staff
Initiatives
Civic Summit 2024
The Civic Summit is an event designed to unite neighbors, civic leaders, and non-profit advocates in a dynamic forum. Join us at the Civic Summit 2024: Community Over Everything. Deadline to register is December 31, 2023.
Block Party Grant
The Block Party Grants are back! Residents and community groups can apply for mini-grants to receive up to $750 for food, party supplies, lawn games, and more for summer block parties. Learn more and apply by July 31, 2024.
City Hall on the Go Truck
Through our food-truck inspired mobile truck as well as our mobile cart, we bring City Hall to convenient locations all across the City.
Love Your Block
Annual Love Your Block Cleanups
Neighborhood Cleanups
Our goal is to unite neighbors and communities through physical service, engagement, and youth development.
Donate to the Make Boston Shine Trust
You can make a donation to the Make Boston Shine Trust to help beautify the City.
Upcoming events
Upcoming eventsResources
Get involved in your neighborhood!
Civic Engagement resources created by the Office of Civic Organizing.
Contact
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1 City Hall Square, Room 805
Boston, MA 02201 -
Office hoursMonday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Host a Neighborhood Cleanup!
Want to plan a cleanup in your neighborhood? We offer support by lending tools and coordinating trash pickup for groups hosting community cleanups across Boston. Interested in beautifying your neighborhood? Please complete our online form.
