On January 4th of 2010, Tim Malcolm and Kirsten L’Orange, founders of The Civic Projects, began a 14,000-mile cross country journey to promote social awareness and service by volunteering at 50 community organizations in 50 states in 50 days.

As the number of unemployed Americans climbs to approximately 15 million and charitable giving declined for the first time in 20 years, nonprofit organizations are struggling to meet increased service demands on smaller budgets, making volunteers even more vital to the health of our nation’s communities. The Civic Projects seeks to bring awareness to community-based service organizations hard-pressed by today’s economic climate. 

As they wind their way across the county, The Civic Projects will serve 50 communities in all 50 states in 50 consecutive days in an effort to create awareness and garner support for locally run service organizations, as well as motivate local residents to get out into their own communities and volunteer.

Though most Americans cannot spend 50 days away from home or out of the office, The Civic Projects have decided to keep moving through out their journey - to show that every little bit helps and that although a few hours here and there may not seem like a lot, it adds up quickly.  Over the course of their 50 day, 50 state journey, The Civic Projects will volunteer in 50 communities, performing approximately 800 hours of community service.

The Civic Projects will document their journey across the country, reflecting on the rewards of volunteering, lessons learned, and individuals encountered along the way.  It is their hope that sharing the challenges, the rewards and the human story of such a journey will inspire countless other individuals to support their  own community organizations through service and donation.

So, please take some time to volunteer in your community and spread the word about what The Civic Projects are trying to accomplish with their journey.  Even if it is just a few dollars, a few hours of your time, or a few kind words about our cause, every little bit can help.