BUILDING A CULTURE OF CIVIC PARTICIPATION

Dreaming Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) civic tech & media non-profit organization working at the intersection of culture, technology, and civic life to reimagine the practice of democracy in local government.

Building Civic Infrastructure

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Technology

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Civic Life

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Building Civic Infrastructure · Culture · Technology · Civic Life ·

Our Civic Infrastructure

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    Culture

    Preserve the stories, histories, and lived experiences that shape how communities understand themselves and imagine their futures.

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    Technology

    Map, translate, and make civic systems more accessible so people can understand how local government works and how decisions are made.

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    Civic Life

    Connect people and community organizations to build collective power, shape public decisions, and create lasting change.

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    Strategy

    Advise and equip organizations, institutions, and communities with strategies to strengthen civic participation and reimagine local democracy.

Reimagining Democracy Starts at the Local Level

Founder Ellina Yin was featured by NBC Asian Pacific America with Robert Handa, a conversation exploring her work and central belief behind Dreaming Collaborative: democracy is more than voting. It is an everyday practice built by people who understand their communities, participate in public life, and help shape their collective future.