Winthrop Rockefeller Institute debuts 2025 Civic Commitments Guide
The Winthrop Rockefeller Institute launched the 2025 Civic Commitments Guide, a new resource made available through the Institute’s Civic Arkansas program. You can access the guide here.
Designed to challenge Arkansans to dedicate themselves to meaningful civic activities throughout the year, the 2025 Civic Commitments Guide outlines wide-ranging activities inspired by national observances and special days.
From volunteer opportunities and supporting local festivals to attending community meetings and learning about state governance, the guide provides a unique framework for residents to build stronger, more connected communities across the state.
“We are thrilled to introduce this new resource as a way for Arkansans to deepen their connection to the communities they call home,” Institute Chief Program Officer Shana Chaplin said. “The 2025 Civic Commitments Guide is not just a checklist — it’s an invitation to engage with one another, learn more about our state, and take part in activities that enrich our civic fabric.”
As of January 1, 2025, Rockefeller Institute staff have conducted 19 listening sessions across various communities and college campuses, bringing together hundreds of Arkansans in Rockefeller Ethic-guided discussions about their local civic health.
The institute created this guide at their request, providing an accessible and comprehensive list of new ways to engage.
On a related note, Peyton Bolling — recently crowned Miss America’s Teen for 2025 and the first-ever Miss Arkansas’ Teen to win the national title — has partnered with Civic Arkansas and made improving youth civic engagement part of her national platform. To find more youth-friendly civic activities, visit Civics in Motion.