Since 1992, Citizens Project has worked with and within the community to educate and empower people in the Pikes Peak region to embrace all members of our community, regardless of race, economic status, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, or physical or mental ability. Through our programs and outreach, we promote equity in our public spaces and challenge all community members to uphold this value.
We believe that vibrant democracy can only exist when voters are informed, have access to elected leaders, and participate in shaping public policy. We pursue this ideal by hosting educational forums, publishing voter guides, and working collaboratively with the community to promote equitable and just public policy. We envision a vibrant democracy for the Pikes Peak community in which individual rights are protected, differences are respected, and people fully participate in civic and community life.
Testimonials
"Citizens Project is our beacon in these dark times, our ally in hope and inclusion, and a strong voice that we are proud to support. Citizens Project helped make Colorado Springs our home." Gail and Craig, Citizens Project supporters
"I have committed myself to learning as much as I can about the issues and the candidates before entering the voting booth. I support Citizens Project because they provide the information I need to make an informed decision: nonpartisan voter guides focused on issues of equality, diversity, and separation of church and state. Thanks to Citizens Project, I am now an informed voter." -Davis, Citizens Project supporter
"For me, Citizens Project is a voice for people who have no voice, or people who think they have no voice. They will speak for you. They will teach you to speak for yourself. They will teach you how to teach others to speak for themselves and stand up for what's right." - Greg, Citizens Project supporter
"Citizens Project's voice helps to balance our community and give hope to individuals who otherwise may not have it." - Jan Martin, Former Colorado Springs City Council Member