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⏳Last Call - Applications for Civic Responsibility for Young Leaders (CRFYL) are closing soon.

Offered by the City of Atlanta’s Department of City Planning through NPU University, this one-week experience equips rising Atlanta Public School juniors and seniors with the skills to lead, engage, and make a difference in their communities.

Students will shadow City leaders, engage in civic dialogue, participate in a mock council meeting, and earn 35 community service hours and a $525 stipend.

📅 Monday, June 8 – Friday, June 12, 2026
📍 Atlanta City Hall

Space is limited. Apply now at NPUAtlanta.org.

🧠 Thinking about applying to Civic Responsibility for Young Leaders (CRFYL)?

There’s still time.

CRFYL is a one-week, immersive civic leadership program offered by the City of Atlanta’s Department of City Planning through NPU University. Designed for rising high school juniors and seniors in Atlanta Public Schools, the program helps students understand how the City works — and how they can help shape its future.

Participants shadow City leaders, explore the legislative process, develop real solutions to community challenges, and take part in a mock council meeting — all while earning 35 community service hours and a stipend.

📅 June 8–12, 2026
📍 Atlanta City Hall

If you know a student ready to lead, encourage them to apply today at NPUAtlanta.org.

✨ ICYMI: Community Institute of Atlanta Spring 2026 is officially underway!

On February 17, we welcomed the Spring 2026 Cohort of the Community Leadership Institute of Atlanta (CLIA) for Session 1, and the momentum is real.

Leaders from across Atlanta came together to begin a shared journey rooted in civic knowledge, community leadership, and strengthening thriving neighborhoods. The cohort began by exploring the history of the NPU system.

Offered by the City of Atlanta’s Department of City Planning, in partnership with Clark Atlanta University, CLIA equips residents with the tools to navigate city government, engage effectively, and lead with impact.

📢 Applications are now open for 2026 Civic Responsibility for Young Leaders (CRFYL)! ✨

Offered by the City of Atlanta’s Department of City Planning through NPU University, this one-week immersive program is designed for rising high school juniors and seniors in Atlanta Public Schools who are ready to lead.

Students will:
🏛️ Shadow City leaders
⚖️ Explore the legislative process
🧠 Develop real solutions to community challenges
🎤 Participate in a mock council meeting

Participants earn 35 community service hours and a stipend — while building lifelong civic leadership skills.

📅 Monday, June 8 – Friday, June 12, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Atlanta City Hall

Space is limited. Apply today at NPUAtlanta.org

🚨 Last Call - Don’t miss your chance to join the upcoming Community Leadership Institute of Atlanta (CLIA) cohort!

CLI is a free, hands-on program offered by the City of Atlanta, in partnership with Clark Atlanta University, that helps residents build leadership skills, understand how the City of Atlanta works, and strengthen their impact in their neighborhood.

If you’re ready to grow and serve your community with confidence, apply today at NPUAtlanta.org/cli.

✨ Applications for the Spring 2026 Community Leadership Institute of Atlanta (CLIA) are officially open.

CLIA is a free, hands-on program offered by the City of Atlanta, in partnership with Clark Atlanta University, that helps residents build community leadership skills, understand how the City of Atlanta works, and strengthen their impact in their neighborhood.


If you’re ready to grow and serve your community with confidence, apply today at NPUAtlanta.org/cli.

🎉 Venetian Hills Neighborhood Block Party 🎉
📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 Westridge Rd. SW & Sandtown Rd. SW

Get ready, Venetian Hills and surrounding neighborhoods! The Westridge/Sandtown Neighborhood Organization, in partnership with the City of Atlanta Department of City Planning, invites you to a fun-filled afternoon of 🎶 music, 🍔 food, 🎯 games, and neighborhood pride.

Bring your family, meet your neighbors, and connect with City departments as we celebrate community and continue strengthening neighborhoods one block at a time. 💛 Free for all residents!

🚗 Traffic & Parking:
Westridge Rd. SW will be closed between Sandtown Rd. SW and Eastridge Rd. SW from 10 AM to 2 PM. Parking is available on Eastridge Rd. SW. The Atlanta Police Department will be on-site to ensure a safe, enjoyable event.

📢 Don’t Miss Out — NPU Bylaws & Elections Courses Are Filling Fast!

CL1005 BYLAWS CLINIC Join us for an interactive course designed with NPU leaders and Bylaws Committee members in mind! We’ll break down the Code of Ordinances requirements, guide you through drafting bylaws that reflect your NPU’s unique character, and share best practices for building integrity, transparency, and c...

💪 Strengthen Your NPU: Upcoming Courses on Bylaws & Elections ⚖ 🗳️

CL1005 BYLAWS CLINIC Join us for an interactive course designed with NPU leaders and Bylaws Committee members in mind! We’ll break down the Code of Ordinances requirements, guide you through drafting bylaws that reflect your NPU’s unique character, and share best practices for building integrity, transparency, and c...

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