High school students in our neighborhood are taking a hands-on approach to civic engagement—and they could use a little help from the community.
A group of seniors from Lincoln High School are wrapping up their year with a project called “Organize This!”, designed to get students out into the real world to better understand the needs and concerns of the neighborhoods they live in. As part of the assignment, students Emery, Aiden, Leo, and Tee have been connecting directly with neighbors—knocking on doors, starting conversations, and asking thoughtful questions about life in PhinneyWood and beyond.
While they’ve put in the legwork, they’ve found it challenging to reach as many people as they’d hoped. That’s where the broader community can step in.
They’ve created a short survey to gather input on local issues, concerns, and ideas. Whether it’s something you love about the neighborhood, something you think could be improved, or simply a perspective you’d like to share, your voice can help shape their understanding of the community—and support the next generation of civic leaders in the process.
If you have a few minutes, consider filling out their survey here.
Projects like this are a reminder that meaningful community engagement doesn’t just happen at City Hall—it starts with conversations between neighbors. Taking a moment to participate is a small way to support local students while contributing to a broader dialogue about the future of our neighborhood.