The Community Policy Initiative (CPI) is an independent, nonpartisan public policy support organization that engages in comprehensive research to educate, propose, and support Delaware-focused legislation and policy. We focus on analyzing issues through an economic and racial justice lens. We believe when we uplift key ideas and opportunities, we can continue to improve our state.
We focus on two main areas:
If you are unfamiliar with what an issue campaign is, they are groups of grassroots community members working to pass a specific policy. There are usually between 5 and 10 active issue campaigns, each of which has its own specific area of interest that they concentrate on, such as fair housing, police reform, Black maternal health, environmental justice, among other things. The issue campaigns often suggest and advocate for policy change that impacts their issue.
So where we do we fit in?
When an issue campaign wants to advocate for a policy change but they need more research to support their position, they can come to us. We research their issue and create fact sheets that can then in turn be used to educate the public and legislators about these issues.
Whether you are new to the research/policy writing process or an experienced researcher, there is a way for you to get involved! Click the button below to let us know you're interested and we can setup a time to talk more.
Email us at cpi@thenetworkde.org for more info.
Do you want to contribute to social change efforts, but don't have a lot of time? Do you want to know what policies are up for debate in Legislative Hall or City/County Council? Do you want a concise summary of the pressing news impacting our community? Do you want to know what you can do in your own neighborhood to make a difference?
Visit Page
Our Action Teams focus on impacting policy, improving their own neighborhoods, understanding how to get involved in elections, and increasing local community action.
Visit Page
The People’s Congress is a “legislative training ground” for those who wish to improve their understanding of how our state and local government works through both a hands-on simulation of being an elected official and creating a “People’s Platform” at the completion of the simulation to serve as a foundation for political advocacy.
Visit Page
719 N. Shipley St, Wilmington, DE 19801 | (302) 317-1025
or via email at info@thenetworkde.org