Drum roll please...🥁 Your #AAC2026 Finalists are... These communities will now compete in Denver for a chance to be one of this year's All-America Cities. Learn more: https://conta.cc/4sWrFmR

Trust in each other, our institutions, and our information is key to a healthy democracy, but it is dangerously low these days. Join the National Civic League for a webinar exploring civic practices helping rebuild trust in communities. 📅 Feb 25 ⏰ 3:00 PM ET 🔗Register: https://ow.ly/17qP50Yi8ZZ

To all the procrastinators out there...yes, you 👀 It’s officially crunch time. Start that #AAC2026 application you’ve been putting off! Apply by March 5 for a chance to have your community’s civic health and trust-building work recognized. Download the app today! https://ow.ly/nCWS50Yhmh2

Everyone needs an assist sometimes. 🏀 Let us be the Pippen to your Jordan. Join our open office hours this Friday to get all your #AAC2026 questions answered. 🔗https://ow.ly/utoC50Y9jmA

Need some assistance with that #AAC2026 application? Join us for open office hours being offered the next three Fridays. Attend one or all to get your application questions answered. Times don't work? Email us to set up a one-on-one! 🔗Register: https://ow.ly/bwSP50Y7FB0

Announcement, announcement, announcement! 🎶 The deadline for #AAC2026 has been extended to March 5—which means even more time to fine-tune that well-earned brag about your community’s civic health and trust-building efforts. 💪🏽🤝 Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/b2Bf50Y4QxP

America’s 250th is coming—but many young people don’t believe it’s for them. A new piece by Caroline Klibanoff makes the case that the semiquincentennial should be a turning point for rebuilding trust and designing civic life with the next generation, not just for them. 👀 https://ow.ly/HWf250Y3Muo

“We’re better than this” gets said a lot in the face of authoritarian creep and democratic backsliding. All-America Cities show it’s not just talk, it’s happening locally. If your community is strengthening civic health and rebuilding trust, apply for #AAC2026 by Feb 26. https://ow.ly/rAy750Y0FLu

Don’t let the #AAC2026 deadline sneak up on you! ⏰ This year’s focus on #CivicHealth and #Trust is intentionally broad, giving communities across the country the chance to showcase a wide range of efforts. Download the application today and apply by February 26. https://ow.ly/lTp750XW7FE

Still shaking off that post-holiday fog? #relatable Good news: you can still participate in #AAC2026 even if you missed the LOI deadline! 🗓️ Applications are due February 26. Start yours today and reach out with questions or to request a mentor. 👉 Learn more: https://ow.ly/xxeI50XT0UU

Last call for Letters of Intent! Get those LOIs in by the end of the day to save $100 on your #AAC2026 application fee.

What’s in it for your community? Beyond joining the cool kids club, All-America City Award finalists see increased tourism and grant opportunities, renewed community pride, and national recognition. Sound good? Apply for #AAC2026! https://ow.ly/C9uG50XLs0Z#AAC2026

All I want 🎁 is...to hear how your community is strengthening civic health! Learn more about the #AAC2026 theme and download the application to be recognized as an All-America City! https://ow.ly/5Omu50XKqPz

Next on that holiday to-do list? Submitting your #AAC2026 Letter of Intent, of course. 🎁 Head to our apply page for a helpful LOI template and submit by January 5 to receive $100 off your application fee plus early access to resources to help you get started. https://ow.ly/ISRF50XJEHF

Did you miss last month's information webinar about #AAC2026? check out the recording to learn about the benefits of applying, the application process, and available resources such as mentor communities. 👀📼https://ow.ly/ofO250XFLg3

“What’s in it for my city?” More than you can imagine: civic pride, inspiration, national recognition, and a spark that lasts. Apply and see for yourself. #AAC2026 https://www.nationalcivicleague.org/america-city-award/how-to-apply/

👀 We’re officially one month out from the optional Letter of Intent deadline for #AAC2026! If your community is even thinking 🤔about applying, send that LOI, save some 💰 on the app fee and get all the goodies (resources, tips, early support). https://ow.ly/JcB750XCNNG

⏰ It’s not too late! Join today’s 2pm ET webinar on the 2026 All-America City Award. 👂Hear tips and insights from the National Civic League + three #AAC2025 communities on crafting a standout application. 👉 Register: https://ow.ly/rzsY50XtBhn

🤝This community is planning for the future, together. 🤩This community is beautiful, prepared, and resilient. 🌊This community is making water fun. Watch the first-time All-America City of City of Port St. Lucie's #AAC2025 presentation to find out how! 👀🔗https://youtu.be/-NLX59BDxYI

It's a major award! Join us on Nov. 18th @ 2pm ET to learn how your community can be recognized as an All-America City. Next week's call will go over the 2026 theme, application specifics, and available resources to support you on your journey. Register today: https://ow.ly/uQTa50XpxY9

🏙️ Want your community to be the next All-America City? Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the 2026 All-America City Award and hear from 2025 winning communities! 🎉 Learn how to apply, access mentor support & tell your community’s story w/impact! 📅11/18 @ 2pm ET 🔗 https://ow.ly/uQTa50XpxY9

🎸This community is planning for its future by honoring its past... 🍃This community is creating green jobs... 👩‍⚕️Housing health is a priority in this ‘home of the blues'... 🤩The first-time All-America City of Memphis, Tennessee! 👀Watch the showstopping #AAC2025 presentation: https://ow.ly/fuBW50Xn7wj

This community is focused on flood 🌧️mitigation... This community’s youth are leading the equitable development charge... Public art 🎨is bringing the magic back to this community’s downtown... 🎉Relive #Kinston #NorthCarolina's #AAC2025 🎥here: https://ow.ly/GRAq50XlX58

This community is correcting past mistakes... This community is restoring a vital local resource... Oysters are more than tasty appetizers in this community... The All-America City of #JacksonvilleNorthCarolina! Watch their #AAC2025 winning presentation: https://ow.ly/BkkE50XbLVU

Climate action is a team effort in this community... This community is restoring their shoreline... This community is investing in flood mitigation... 👀Check out #HamptonVA's #AAC2025 presentation to see why they're a 5-time! All-America City 😲 https://ow.ly/w8Ij50X9c41#HamptonVA#AAC2025

This community is learning from past natural disasters... This community is turning down the heat... This community is winning its quest for clean air... The three-time All-America of Chelsea, Massachusetts! 🎉🎉🤩 👀🔗Relive their #AAC2025 award winning presentation: https://youtu.be/9xRC4ds0pCA#AAC2025

What a treat to celebrate Carrboro’s #AAC2025 win during their annual music festival! 🎶 One day of celebration, the next focused on keeping the momentum going...innovating and engaging even more residents in shaping the future. Big things ahead for Town of Carrboro, NC #AAC2025

Join @civicleague.bsky.social tonight (September 15 from 7:30-9:00pm ET) for Democracy Day. Hosted by @teamdemocracy.bsky.social and #ThePluralistLab, we’ll celebrate the values that sustain our democracy and spotlight practical ways to take action in our communities. Register: ow.ly/BTqw50WX74T

“Collaboration is ingrained in our city’s culture” said Mayor Jimmy Gray of Hampton, VA as he joined local residents in celebrating Hampton’s fifth designation as an All-America City earlier this month. Relive their #AAC2025 presentation to learn all about "The Hampton Way.” ow.ly/BhS150WVKWm

What a weekend with #CleseaMA 🎉 As an #AAC2025 winner, they pulled out all the stops—an AAC-themed 5K, a parade, a community festival, and even a reenactment of their winning jury presentation. So much pride, joy, and fun packed into one celebration!

This community is strengthening its civic infrastructure... This community is engaging neighborhoods in climate actions... This community is on the move... The #AAC2025 City of Carrboro, NC! Relive their high energy presentation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uoJ...

#Akron #Ohio showed us what #community means to them during their #AAC2025 presentation. Give it a 👀📼 and prepare to be inspired 🤩🌟: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mE8O...

Join @civicleague.bsky.social on August 21st to hear how individuals and communities can participate in United Against Hate Week, a nationwide call for civic action that brings together neighbors, institutions, and local leaders to stand against hate and foster #belonging. ow.ly/9wZM50WEx7f

💪“Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve." Michael Smith, President and CEO of Eckerd Connects and former CEO of ‪@AmeriCorps echoed this MLK Jr. quote during #AAC2025. 👂🗣️Hear his thoughts on the protentional of individual service to strengthen civic health: ow.ly/HMTc50WCNV1

In an #AAC2025 fireside chat Frederick Riley (Weave: The Social Fabric Project) Mary Thomas (CFLeads) and moderator Kyle Hybl (El Pomar Foundation) led a powerful conversation on how we can better recognize, resource, and scale grassroots efforts that bring people together. 👀📼: ow.ly/o4q850WAKlQ

With the help of break-dancers 👯, spoken word 🗣️, music 🎵, mascots 🦅, and charismatic talk show hosts 🎙️, #AAC2025 finalists made environmental sustainability approachable, and dare we say...fun? 👀 📼: www.nationalcivicleague.org/america-city...

A picture really is worth 1,00 words. Relive #AAC2025 through this year's photo gallery👀📸🤭 ow.ly/WajZ50WsI2N

Follow this year's #AAC2025 finalist presentations through our livestream! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7UB...

Congrats to #AAC2025 finalist, Western Riverside Region, CA! This community is balancing conservation w/development, fostering future public service leaders through collaborative fellowships, and tackling food waste and environmental sustainability. 🌎🤝 www.nationalcivicleague.org/2025-all-ame...

Tallahassee, FL is a proud #AAC2025 finalist! From the Clean Energy Plan and Southside Action Plan to the 100 Parks initiative, the city is ensuring residents have a say in shaping a greener future! www.nationalcivicleague.org/2025-all-ame...

Statesboro, GA is our next #AAC2025 finalist! With programs focusing on disaster preparedness, cultivating a greener future, and creating pathways for youth leadership, Statesboro is building a stronger, more connected future! www.nationalcivicleague.org/2025-all-ame...

Snyder, TX is an #AAC2025 finalist—and it’s easy to see why! 💪🌎 From cleanups with Keep Snyder Beautiful to the Bottle Recycling Challenge and emergency prep, the city is showing BIG heart. www.nationalcivicleague.org/2025-all-ame...

Seattle, WA is shaping a greener, fairer future! 🌱 Through community-driven food programs, clean transportation, and watershed education, this #AAC2025 finalist is putting sustainability and equity into action. www.nationalcivicleague.org/2025-all-ame...

Big things are happening in #AAC2025 finalist Port St. Lucie, FL! From restoring green space and protecting water to cleanups, tree giveaways & hurricane prep—PSL proves that people-powered progress makes all the difference. www.nationalcivicleague.org/2025-all-ame...

#AAC2025 finalist Petaluma, CA is doing BIG things! A resident panel is reimagining the fairgrounds, the Equitable Climate Action Coalition is co-creating climate solutions, and fare-free transit, safer streets & greening are shaping a sustainable future. www.nationalcivicleague.org/2025-all-ame...

Memphis, TN is our next #AAC2025 finalist! The city is on the rise, with efforts to prioritize walkable neighborhoods and equitable economic growth, sustainable workforce training, & lead-safe housing programs. Memphis is turning its vision into action! www.nationalcivicleague.org/2025-all-ame...

Meet #AAC2025 finalist Leominster, MA! From saving the city’s last working orchard and transforming an abandoned rail line into a trail, to turning shared challenges into climate action, Leominster shows what’s possible when a community comes together! www.nationalcivicleague.org/2025-all-ame...

Say hello to #AAC2025 finalist Kinston, NC! Kinston is restoring a flood-prone park, launching a community-led neighborhood development initiative, and reigniting civic pride through public art. www.nationalcivicleague.org/2025-all-ame...

Our next #AAC2025 finalist is Jacksonville, NC! The New River is a model of recovery thanks to the Wilson Bay Initiative, 10M+ oysters, & community ❤️. From youth leadership to green infrastructure, Jacksonville shows what’s possible when residents lead. www.nationalcivicleague.org/2025-all-ame...

From oyster tanks to shoreline restoration, @hamptonva.bsky.social is leading with community power!💪 As an #AAC2025 finalist, it's tackling flooding, pollution & food insecurity through cleanups, gardens, flood planning & resident-led restoration. www.nationalcivicleague.org/2025-all-ame...