The Civic Space Foundation was created to invest in joyful civic projects and lay the groundwork for new town halls around the United States.

Healthy, vibrant communities need high quality spaces for civic gathering—places to bump into neighbors, elevate and experience local culture, and to be the starting point for becoming a steward of our neighborhoods.

The Civic Space Foundation was founded as a response to the growing need for people to come together in person, get civically involved in their communities, and support creative civic gathering spaces in the aftermath of the pandemic. 

We aim to partner and invest in the people, organizations, and projects working to build these civic gathering spaces around the country. 

Civic Space Foundation is our legal name, but you may know us as the Civic Joy Fund, the name we use to refer to our work in San Francisco

We are teaming up with artists, musicians, small businesses, volunteers and community leaders to bring more art, music, color, energy and enthusiasm to our city streets — the stage where a city’s civic life unfolds.

We believe that cities become more resilient, inclusive, and lively when people connect with their environment and with each other. By fostering vibrant street activations, we aim to draw people back to public spaces, stimulate local economies, and contribute to a broader cultural revival. 

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