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Lighting the Fuse of Civic Engagement

Equity & Justice

Posted May 2017

At a time when America needs civic engagement more than ever, it's organizations like FUSE Corps that make it easy for people to become activated in local issues.

FUSE is a fellowship program that's designed to benefit everyone. The organization partners with civic leaders to identify pressing strategic challenges, and then they recruit entrepreneurial professionals to serve in executive-level fellowships across local government. Fellows are uniquely positioned to achieve transformational impact across a range of areas, including education, health, poverty, public safety, infrastructure, economic development and the environment.

It's a win-win-win for fellows seeking to become engaged in their cities, for civic enterprises facing tough challenges, and cities and communtiies who benefit from this important work.

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Learn more about FUSE Corps and explore current projects fellows are tackling across the country. You can become a fellow, host a fellow, or fund a fellow in this important work.

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