Seattle CityClub gives people the tools to make a difference

because they educate them and education is empowerment, you now have the tools to make your own decision. -Lynne Varner, Associate Vice Chancellor Washington State University

Attending Civic Boot Camp was a great opportunity for me to make connections in our community.

By meeting staff from Immanuel Lutheran Church, I was later able to partner with them for a volunteer project related to their homeless program. -Nadia Gandara, Volunteer Initiatives Manager at United Way of King County

If you are a company that requires engagement as a lynchpin in your purpose as an organization,

have your employees come and learn about the community and broaden their network. -Tyler Quillin, Civic Boot Camp: Immigration and Livable Neighborhoods Alum

In the age of issues, sometimes it is really important to take a step back

and understand the basics, and really try to personalize what the issues are, with Civic Boot Camp. -Sean Greenlee, Civic Boot Camp: Immigration Alum

Civic Boot Camp always brings together a unique blend of people

from across the city both in terms of presenters and participants -Bryce Campbell, Civic Boot Camp: Immigration & Waterfront Alum

When I registered for Civic Boot Camp, I expected to learn more about the city.

What I didn’t expect was to explore my feelings about the 'American dream.' Is it alive? Who is an American? As my fellow boot campers and I discovered and talked about throughout the day, the only way various communities can achieve their American dreams is through civic power. -Imana

I think of Civic Health similarly to the way that I think of my own personal health.

My own personal health is divided between body, mind and spirit." -Nathan Friend

Blossom where you're planted.

The Civic Boot Camp program has been one of my highlights in my time as a young adult." -Leanne Do