This summer, the City of Montgomery launched a new civic engagement initiative as part of its citywide Resilience Strategy, prioritizing civic education and ensuring that voices of all ages play a role in shaping the future.
Led by Chief Resilience Officer Esesua Ikpefan, through the Bloomberg-Harvard City Hall Fellowship, the “Our City, Our Voices” workshops reached more than 300 children, ages 4–16, across all Parks and Recreation Summer Program locations. Participating community centers included Chisholm, McIntyre, Loveless, Willie Cook, Sheridan Heights, Highland Gardens, Hayneville, Goodwyn, and Houston Hill.
Each 90-minute session featured guided workbooks, group discussions, and creative activities designed to help children see themselves as active contributors to Montgomery’s present and future. Participants shared what they enjoy most about the city, identified challenges to youth well-being, and proposed ideas to enhance programs and services for young people…