THE IMPACT OF

CIVICS UNPLUGGED

4,121

FELLOWS
GRADUATED

13%

ACCEPTANCE
RATE

$700k +

INVESTED IN
YOUNG LEADERS

70%

PEOPLE OF COLOR

74%

YOUNG WOMEN

40%

FIRST GEN COLLEGE STUDENTS

ALL 50 STATES & 80+ COUNTRIES

Meera Baswan
18
Canada
CU F. 2 Fellow

“THIS IS A TESTIMONIAL”

Dulce Gasga Perez
17
Maryland
CU F. 2 Fellow

“THIS IS A TESTIMONIAL”

Annelise Klein
18
North Dakota
CU F. 2 Fellow

“THIS IS A TESTIMONIAL”

Aaron Piando
18
McAllen, Texas
CU F. 2 Fellow

“THIS IS A TESTIMONIAL”

WHY WE EXIST

Civics Unplugged unlocks pathways to purpose for our nations most talented young changemakers.

There are no avenues for young people to experience impact technology or protecting democracy as financially sustainable, exciting, and long-term career paths – making them susceptible to social pressures that incentivize a more traditional (less-impactful) career path.

We exist to show high school students all of the potential ways to unite their passions, social impact, and financial security for life. The opportunities CU provides helps Fellows take the leap and supports them as they fulfill their purpose and change the world.

SOME OF OUR SUPPORTERS

$553,219

Invested directly into Alumni Civic projects

1,200,000

People impacted beyond the immediate CU Community

First Lady's Award

Elena Ashburn
18
Florida

Elena won an award for her CU Funded organization, "Bloom: Empowering the Military Teen". They were highlighted by First Lady Jill Biden for their work supporting active military families and young people who constantly move from base to base.

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Appointed to California Board of Education

Naomi Porter
18
California

Naomi was appointed to the California State Board of Education by Governor Gavin Newsom.

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Rest Vest

Sam Young
17
Connecticut

Sam Young (CT | 15 | CU ‘22) is helping solve the mental health crisis with RestVest, his invention that uses a stylish vest to apply deep pressure therapy to help those who suffer from stress and anxiety.

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New York Times Essay Award

Joyce Orishaba
17
San Diego

Joyce Orishaba (CA |17 | CU ‘22) won the New York Times Personal Narrative Competition with a moving submission about the loss of her family and Batwa tribe in Uganda. She ends her essay with: “I will be the river for my people. I am the future.” Joyce hopes to continue advocacy through her organization, Discover The Lost Tribe.

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Eco Brothers, Inc

Chase Hartman
17
Florida

has recycled and donated over 200,000 books through his organization, Eco Brothers, Inc. Chase and his younger brother, Zach, have raised over $100,000 to improve literacy for over 45,000 students in Florida.

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Students Stand Up

Lillian Hertel
17
Minneapolis, Minnesota

SSU aims to provide youth from around the world with the tools and resources necessary to begin and succeed in work surrounding activism and political advocacy.

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Our fellows get accepted
to top universities*.

* Not the only way to make change

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