Elara Civic Corps

Mobilizing Young Black Leaders to Serve and Shape Their Communities

The Elara Civic Corps is a public service pipeline that empowers HBCU students and alumni to lead in government, grassroots organizing, advocacy, and community-based innovation. From city halls to Capitol Hill, the Civic Corps trains a new generation of changemakers who are committed to building equity from the ground up.

This is where civic duty meets cultural clarity.

Corps Members Receive:

• Policy, organizing, and civic leadership training

• Placement in local and national public service initiatives

• Mentorship from elected officials, activists, and public policy professionals

• Toolkits on coalition-building, fundraising, and media strategy

• Opportunities to launch or scale community impact projects

The program is ideal for students pursuing careers in:

• Public policy & administration

• Nonprofit & social sector leadership

• Advocacy, organizing, and civic tech

• Political campaigns & communications

💬 “The Civic Corps taught me how to serve my people with strategy, not just passion.”
— Omari J., Elara Civic Corps Fellow

From protest to policy — we’re cultivating the future of public power.