Civic Humans is a community arts lab based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We craft learning, leadership, and lifestyle campaigns that bring people together for the common good.
Our Purpose
Hour after hour, day after day, people across the world are working together to foster mutual understanding and mutual aid. Despite obvious differences in language and law, the very definition of “community” is changing at lightning speed, forcing us to consider the ties that bind us and our responsibility to maintain them.
As Civic Humans, we aim to make those ties visible—exploring how and why people participate in both local and global civic life and translating our discoveries into creative resources and rituals that help us do it better.
Our Principles
Be kind.
We promote mutual aid and collective care—strengthening the relationships that help us.
Be green.
We promote environmental stewardship and green living—honoring the places that hold us.
Be just.
We promote unconditional love and radical dignity—celebrating the practices that heal us.
Our Platforms
Services
We develop education and outreach initiatives that illuminate the core principles of action literacy.
Stories
We produce multimedia works and narrative projects that increase civic understanding and imagination.
Streetwear
We design custom spirit gear to celebrate and support the work of community cheerleaders and champions.
Our Promise
We contribute consulting services through nonprofit-focused pro bono coaching and mentorships. (TIME)
We contribute public resources through Creative Commons licensing and open source access. (PRODUCT)
We contribute charitable funds through percentage-of-sale giving and nonprofit sponsorships. (PROCEEDS)
Our Work
Cause Marketing: Impact brand initiatives that raise awareness, shift culture, and inspire engagement around personal values and public service.
Civic Advocacy: Critical insights and engagement that inform policy, promote best practices, and inspire advocates for the common good.
Collaborative Research: Original studies on human and natural systems to advance social and environmental literacy and shared understanding.
Community Partnerships: Alliances with academic institutes, government agencies, private groups, and nonprofits to amplify community impact.
Creative Storytelling: Personal narratives and multi-media performance pieces that improve and celebrate connections between people and planet.
Curriculum Development: Educational materials, interactive workshops, and program modules on regenerative living and global citizenship.
Our World
Climate Reality
Climate Reality brings eco-minded citizens across continents together through social media, on-the-ground events, global broadcasts, and other initiatives. We contribute to this effort by offering public presentations at no cost for schools, faith communities, and other groups wanting to advocate for climate action.
Pledge 1%
Pledge 1% inspires, educates, and empowers every company to be a force for good by leveraging their unique assets to support their communities. We contribute to this effort by offering the majority of our education and outreach resources for free and accessible use through Creative Commons licensing.
1% for the Planet
1% for the Planet is a global network of businesses and impact organizations inspiring commitment and action so that our planet and future generations thrive. We contribute to this effort by giving at least 1% of our annual sales to nonprofit organizations and NGOs dedicated to advancing ecological literacy.
Our Partners
Our project allies include individuals, grassroots groups, and several U.S. state and federal government education and outreach agencies. We apply our proprietary 3D Design Model to ensure success in both highly regulated and hyper adaptive environments. Get in touch to schedule a time to chat!
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Our Founder
Heather I. Succio, MSEd.
Heather is a fervent advocate for the common good and an expert builder of both analog and digitally driven human factor solutions. She provided learning strategy and technology consulting services for several U.S. state and federal government education and outreach agencies serving the Affordable Care Act, Emergency Response, Employment and Economic Development, Environmental Protection, and Housing Finance. She also served as a Board Member for several non-profits, including the Girl Scouts of the USA.
