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Raleigh Engagement Network

Engage with Your City

Updated: Mar 12, 2025

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What are the Benefits of Joining the Raleigh Engagement Network? Eligibility Requirements Register My Organization Request Engagement Network Resources Should Citizen Advisory Councils (CACs) Join the Engagement Network?

The Raleigh Engagement Network is designed for community groups not tied to a specific location. This includes groups that were formed around similar interests, values, cultures, and social ties. The goal of the network is to expand knowledge of city services and opportunities to participate in the greater Raleigh community. 

Find Groups

Residents can view the public dashboard to find like-minded groups across Raleigh. 

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What are the Benefits of Joining the Raleigh Engagement Network?

Does your organization need a place to meet with interested parties? Are you looking to create more meaningful connections between your organizations and others? Join the network to gain access to:

  • Free Access to Community Centers*
  • City equipment 
  • Capacity building 
  • Assigned city staff contact
  • Two mailings per year
  • Priority access to the Engagement Van

*Not all centers available for free access. See the full list on the resource request form.

Eligibility Requirements

Curious about joining the network but unsure if you qualify? Organiations must:

  • Have a defined interest, value, culture, topic, or demographic of people served
  • Hold at least one meeting per year
  • Have officers and a contact person
  • Be non-partisan
  • Be open to anyone with similar interests/values
  • Have a constitution, bylaws, and/or mission statement

Unsure if you should apply for the Raleigh Neighborhood Registry or the Engagement Network? Take a look at the chart below to see if you're eligible.

Raleigh Neighborhood RegistryEngagement Network
Homeowner AssociationsSocial Groups
Neighborhood AssociationsStudent Group
Block ClubsSmall non-profits (net assets under $500,000)
Community Watch GroupsTopic Focused Groups
Garden ClubsLocal Grassroot Organizations

Register My Organization

If you’d like to join the Engagement Network, please fill out the online application. Staff from the Community Engagement Department will review all applications. Once approved, you will be contacted with more information on next steps.

Request Engagement Network Resources

Approved users can request Engagement Network resources, including free access to community centers. To make a request, please complete our resource request form.

Should Citizen Advisory Councils (CACs) Join the Engagement Network?

No. City Council continues to work with staff on the best way to provide support to CACs. However, CAC members can reserve specific community centers via an online form. Stay tuned for further updates!

Contact

 

Lance Shinholser
Community Relations Analyst
lance.shinholser@raleighnc.gov
919-996-5689

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