• Staying informed about local, statewide and national issues (beyond headlines)

  • Voting and encouraging others to vote

  • Engaging locally: city council meetings, school boards, neighborhood associations, community events

  • Volunteering or organizing for causes that protect people, rights, or resources

  • Holding leaders accountable—respectfully but firmly

  • Building community: mutual aid, checking on neighbors, creating spaces for dialogue

  • Protecting shared resources like public land, libraries, schools, and democratic institutions

What civic stewardship looks like in practice for Leander Women for Progress

Multiple hands of diverse individuals stacked together, symbolizing unity and teamwork.