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Civic Organizing

We work to reduce barriers and expand opportunities for Boston residents to be active citizens in their communities.

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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.
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Contact
  • send an email
  • 1 City Hall Square, Room 805
    Boston, MA 02201
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    Office hours
    Monday 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.

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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 events
City Hall On The Go: Mid-Dorchester
On Nov 7

Nov 7
City Hall On The Go: Dorchester
On Nov 12

Nov 12
City Hall On The Go: Jamaica Plain
On Nov 12

Nov 12
City Hall On The Go: Roxbury
On Nov 13

Nov 13
City Hall On The Go: Mission Hill
On Nov 14

Nov 14
City Hall On The Go: South End
On Nov 14

Nov 14

Resources

Get involved in your neighborhood!

Civic Engagement resources created by the Office of Civic Organizing. 

Block Party Guide

Planning a block party this summer? Start here!
Neighborhood Cleanup Guide 2022

Plan a cleanup in your neighborhood and help beautify Boston
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Contact
  • send an email
  • 1 City Hall Square, Room 805
    Boston, MA 02201
  • icon-time
    Office hours
    Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • icon-twitter icon-instagram
  • 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.

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