The Documenters Network is investigating how federal budget shifts are affecting communities in cities across the United States. Share what you’re seeing with us.

This dedicated community worker helps shape a culture rooted in care and collaboration.

As a Report for America Corps Member, their writing centers civic life, solutions, and holding public officials accountable to their communities with a focus on Chicago’s South and West Sides.

From thousands of assignments to four new sites, eight peer exchanges, and one national Summit, we collected impactful highlights from across our Documenters Network.

Two new communities are bringing fresh energy to our people-powered journalism movement. Meet the local partners and civic collaborators shaping the next chapter of Documenters.

3 things we learned by gathering 20 partners from across the country

Building momentum through peer exchange, shared learning, and people-powered innovation across the Documenters Network.

This teacher-turned-policy specialist is joining our team to help sustain our thriving network of Documenters across the country.