About The David Mathews Center
The David Mathews Center for Civic Life is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan, tax-exempt corporation. We build skills, habits, and capacities for more effective civic engagement and innovative decision making.
We aim to strengthen Alabama’s civic life by increasing active citizenship, community collaboration, and effective decision making.
All of our programs are designed to get Alabamians talking to each other about the issues that matter most to them.
We engage communities all across Alabama—find an event near you now!
Signature Programs
Alabama Issues Forums
AIF is designed to help communities talk to each other and through issues, rather than at each other and about issues.
Coaching Community Innovation
These local workshops equip citizens with the deliberative tools necessary for engaging their communities.
The Jean O’Connor-Snyder Internship Program
This internship provides experiential learning opportunities to develop the next generation of Alabama’s civic leaders.
Students’ Institute
We believe that young people learn to be civically engaged by being civically engaged—this program gives them that opportunity.
Teachers’ Institute
This two-day workshop equips teachers from all across Alabama with the tools necessary to bring deliberation into the classroom.
“Changing the way people talk can change the way they relate to each other and their problems – and that can eventually change the community.”
– David Mathews
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20 August
The 6th annual Civic Institute is about to begin! Join us on Facebook live and drop your questions in the chat.
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20 August
The 6th annual Civic Institute is today! We're so excited to feature our panelists and discuss civic inventiveness.… https://t.co/yqpCquRmVB
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20 August
The 6th annual Civic Institute is today! We're so excited to feature our panelists and discuss civic inventiveness.… https://t.co/cH07pOUJeY
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19 August
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19 August
Tomorrow, he will deliver the keynote address at our annual Civic Institute! Sign up to virtually attend here:
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19 August
Dr. David Mathews is stepping down from his position as CEO and President of the Kettering Foundation. We are so gr… https://t.co/n6ey24a6oh
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18 August
This year's Civic Institute will feature some of our JOIP interns! To learn more about the amazing impact our inter… https://t.co/fO7Xo7wp9A
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18 August
RT @ListenFirstProj: Our #ListenFirst partner @DMCforCivicLife is all about strengthening civic life in Alabama by increasing active citize…
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16 August
This year's Civic Institute is THIS Friday! You don't want to miss this year's panelists discussing the theme civic… https://t.co/1lSdUVoZNS
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16 August
University of Alabama New College JOIP intern Katy Hurd discusses the Capstone Rural Health Center as a staple for… https://t.co/8jxT3q7qVx
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12 August
Oquendo Bernard is one of our esteemed panelists for the 6th annual Civic Institute. He will discuss his immersive… https://t.co/Pm3D1ChFel
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11 August
You're invited to the 6th annual Civic Institute, focusing on civic inventiveness!
Since it is virtual, the event… https://t.co/A4hXfMd8xg
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4 August
The DMC Board of Directors is initiating a strategic planning process to define the organization's direction for t… https://t.co/6vVWTtMqff
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3 August
Save the date! The 6th annual Civic Institute will take place on August 20th from 10:30am to noon (CST). The event… https://t.co/qeiNcRo6tP
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2 August
University of Alabama New College JOIP intern Patrick Dutton reflects on how two Walker County natives found new op… https://t.co/VKZ6NJGZQ3
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21 July
Congratulations to our #AmeriCorpsMember Abby Holcombe on being named an #AmeriCorps Member of the Year! AND our… https://t.co/wgVBOtVqlo
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20 July
RT @ALHumanities: Are you a rural storyteller? Want to create a sustainable platform to tell your community's distinct story? Join us Aug.…
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19 July
If you want to be in the loop on the latest DMC happenings, be sure to sign up for our newsletter. You can choose t… https://t.co/txNn3zZz1U
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14 July
Last week, we got to visit the Living Democracy students! Lauren is in Camden and Oquendo is in Elba. https://t.co/p4ZGV9WDgz
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13 July
Well, folks, we've got some big news to share! Please join us in welcoming our new Executive Director, Rachel Nafte… https://t.co/6gLtxiipNj
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12 July
Our History Repeats workshop series begins tomorrow! Make sure to sign up before the first session from 6:30 - 8 p.… https://t.co/SEiDzno9eT
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9 July
We want to hear what y'all have to say! We're starting our strategic planning process and want to know what you thi… https://t.co/FqOiaHBpFj
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30 June
Save the date for August 20th! The 6th annual Civic Institute will be held virtually, streamed live, and focuses on… https://t.co/diOAPrJpDX
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30 June
We’re excited to have you as a Teacher Fellow this year! https://t.co/QdOJVXVIq6
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24 June
Yesterday, we visited the @eji_org Legacy Museum & Memorial with the Delta Fellows, a JOIP program at… https://t.co/ubAIKZIqm0
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23 June
We're grateful to our co-founder and Chair Emeritus, Dr. Ray Minor, and members of his lovely family, for joining o… https://t.co/EMrb1zPqLL
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21 June
Our 2021-22 DMC teacher fellows met this morning to share ideas and learn more about deliberation in the classroom!… https://t.co/yB4jBdgRYR
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16 June
Presenters are from the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, David Mathews Center for Civic Life, Smithsonia… https://t.co/Lx2BcISbg2
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16 June
There's still time to register for this workshop series! Share this opportunity with any educators you know. Regist… https://t.co/TfP400WmuC
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15 June
The American Village is opening to the public Monday-Friday 10 a.m - 4 p.m, June 14 - July 30. Enjoy puppet shows,… https://t.co/srO9sfoqug
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14 June
Happy Flag Day! Check out these resources to learn more about the American flag: https://t.co/hyCI1WPxoe https://t.co/Qaa4Yeli1P
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11 June
The History Repeats workshop is coming
up soon!Sign up here: https://t.co/exPr4gfVY5 https://t.co/aWTySAREcn
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11 June
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11 June
Your Town AL, AL Communities of Excellence, Design AL and Main Street AL are hosting the "Greening Your Community"… https://t.co/c13q9xpNvA
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9 June
Thanks @ALHistoryEdu for inviting us to #AHIBirmignham2021 https://t.co/WEqwAaL7Zq
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8 June
RT @LivingDemocracy: Lauren learned about the local support for Camden's hospital. Read about it here: https://t.co/czaGwfrUfT @DMCforCiv…
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8 June
Our Education Director Gabrielle Lamplugh closed out a wonderful workshop on Deliberation in the Classroom: Studyin… https://t.co/PZn3yVRpUm
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8 June
Yesterday, our Education Director Gabrielle Lamplugh led a teacher workshop about our Creek War issue guide with… https://t.co/j1aqLgfRbh
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7 June
Thanks for inviting us to be a part of #AHIHuntsville2021 https://t.co/RqDUXRNiJJ
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4 June
Starting in July, we are hosting a free virtual workshop for educators called "History Repeats: Navigating Challeng… https://t.co/1wCSxhitN6
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1 June
RT @LivingDemocracy: Oquendo spent some time with volunteers from Elba's Church of Christ and delivered hot meals around town. Read more ab…
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28 May
Join education and legal professionals on July 14th or 21st for a half-day Johnson Institute Scholars course on inc… https://t.co/Di6G2WyT0x
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26 May
We've extended the deadline for our request for proposals to June 2nd!
The Board of Directors of the David Mathews… https://t.co/IOgzRk87PU
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25 May
Check out the virtual @Troy_Service Civic Heroes Camp our Jean O’Connor-Snyder interns at Troy University will be l… https://t.co/WaObRoJpCb
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25 May
RT @LivingDemocracy: Laney got to tag along when Collinsville Public Library delivered over 130 books to local students. Read about it here…
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24 May
RT @LivingDemocracy: Lauren spent some time learning about Camden's newest mural, a "Revolution of Joy." Read more about it here: https://t…
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24 May
The search is on for a new DMC Executive Director! If you'd like to learn more about the job or submit your applica… https://t.co/WMh7UgfGe7
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21 May
We are so thrilled to welcome our very first Development Director, Loren Gary, to the DMC team!
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19 May
We’re excited to learn from the amazing @LivingDemocracy students this summer as they live and learn in Camden, Col… https://t.co/ruCC5VMjLN
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