CivicStory advances solutions-based news about civics, ecology, and sustainability to build vibrant, inclusive communities.
Your Gift Goes Twice as Far with NewsMatch 2025
This year, CivicStory has been selected to participate in Institute for Nonprofit News’ prestigious NewsMatch program.
Under this program, every donation of up to $1,000 made by December 31, will be value matched, helping to power our growth and sustain initiatives including our Ecology-Civics Fellowship, partnership publications and dynamic video storytelling.
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CivicStory Welcomes New Co-Executive Leadership Team
CivicStory is proud to introduce its new co-executive leadership team, marking a major step in our growth as a newsroom dedicated to civic and environmental journalism in New Jersey. Gianna Santelli joins as Co-Director of Development and Growth, bringing expertise in nonprofit fundraising and strategy, alongside multimedia writer Ayushee Roy, our Senior Editor and Co-Director, who has been leading CivicStory’s editorial vision. Together, they will drive CivicStory’s next chapter, hoping to advance journalism that informs and uplifts our local communities.
NJ Sustainability Reporting project
CivicStory's NJ Sustainability Reporting Project features more than 234 news stories co-published with 25 professional and on-campus newsrooms in New Jersey and 4 national publications. Visit SRHub.org to view articles by 45 CivicStory reporting fellows about ecological and civic action and initiatives.
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