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Youth leaders from the Never a Bother campaign recently came together to share powerful perspectives on mental health and well-being in Native communities. This Native American Heritage Day, and every day, we are reminded not only to honor Native voices, but acknowledge the challenges Native communities have faced—and continue to overcome—with strength and resilience.

A very festive Civilian potluck with great food and amazing accessories. ?? Happy Turkey Day! ?? #WeAreCivilian

Still buzzing from our Impact Awards live show this Wednesday, celebrating people and work that championed progress and responded to setbacks with the curiosity for a better future, and the courage and resilience to get us there. Congratulations to all the winners and honorees, including LeVar Burton, Jordan Howlett, John Suhar, Kyra Knox, Adam Vasallo, Smile Train, Blizzard Entertainment, Civilian, Authentic, AARP, Weber Shandwick, Sela | ??? and more! Thank you to everyone who shared their purpose-driven work with us. Also congrats to the recipients of the second #ElevateCreativesFund: Nicole Casperson (thank you and Tiffany A. Yu, MSc for the booking signing!), Jacob Simon, Lachi ?, Peter O'Hara, Nuria Madrenas and Jason Hoang. Thank you to Zahir Khoja, Catherine Andrew, Julianne Smola, Laura Hughes and the entire Wave HQ team for being an amazing partner of this initiative to support creators and fuel creative entrepreneurship. Thank you to all our other partners who made this possible: Advertising Week, Ethical Swag Inc., a Certified B Corp, TED Conferences, Reuters Events Marketing & CX, Mission Studio @ Condé Nast and Muck Rack. A heartfelt thank you to our presenters Shira Lazar, DoctorJonPaul, Jasmine Enberg, Jerry Won, Nina Van Brunt, Charles Ifegwu, Nate Jones, Louise Houghton, Sunny Vachher, and all the members of Real Time Academy who helped to curate and judge this year’s entries. Thank you to Goldie Chan for hosting the winners’ interview, javadoodles for sharing your art, DJ Adam Wright for the music and my wonderful teammates at the Shortys for another great show! Share your couragous work with us by December 5th and we look forward to celebrating them at the 17th Annual Shorty Awards in NYC.

? Big wins, big smiles, BIG IMPACT! ? We’re proud to announce an incredible night for Civilian at the 2024 Shorty Awards: ?? Media Planner of the Year: Lisa Welborn ?? WINNER: Never a Bother Website ?? Gold: Never a Bother Campaign ?? Gold: Live Beyond UGC ?? Silver: Live Beyond Partnerships And we're especially proud to have swept the Audience Honors for every one of our entries! Knowing that our campaigns resonate so strongly with audiences is the ultimate validation of our goal to create meaningful change through thoughtful and impactful storytelling. Our team had an amazing time celebrating together, sharing stories, and cheering on the incredible creativity showcased at the awards. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported these projects along the way—these moments remind us why we’re so passionate about the work we do. #WeAreCivilian #ShortyImpactAwards #ShortyAwards #OnToTheNext

At Civilian, we believe in improving lives and strengthening the communities we serve. We're proud to support the trans and nonbinary community and work with campaigns like Take Action for Mental Health to create crucial mental health resources and encourage allyship. Join us on Transgender Day of Remembrance as we honor those who have tragically lost their lives to transgender violence and continue our commitment to build a safer, stronger, and more inclusive community for all.

We're excited to share that our very own Never a Bother campaign was featured in People Magazine! The article highlights an inspiring conversation with Megan Thee Stallion, who opens up about her mental health journey and shares why she chose to partner with Never a Bother. It’s an honor to amplify these important stories and advocate for mental wellness together. Photo: Arturo Holmes/FilmMagic via People.com

We were honored to join our friends at Access, Inc. on a panel at the 2024 Cause San Diego Conference, exploring ways to elevate youth voices and prioritize their involvement in cause-driven initiatives. Together, we discussed the importance of investing in youth, amplifying their perspectives, and creating programs that truly reflect their lived experiences. We loved sharing about our Never a Bother and Live Beyond campaigns, and were touched to see such a strong, positive response from the attendees. We’re grateful to have connected with so many passionate changemakers committed to championing youth-centered solutions. Looking forward to all that lies ahead as we work together to shape a future that uplifts youth voices!

We love to see our team doing big things! Last week, our Communications and Outreach Manager, Megan Bosse, presented to the next generation of marketers at the University of San Diego, sharing insights into Civilian’s approach to cause-driven influencer marketing. It’s always a privilege to engage with future leaders in our field.

We recently completed a powerful project in Los Angeles, creating a hand-painted mural outside Fairfax High School in West Hollywood as part of our Live Beyond campaign to promote healing and resilience among youth. This interactive artwork is designed to raise awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress, providing young people with a visual reminder that they have the power to shape a brighter future. By fostering hope and encouraging self-care, we aim to empower California's youth to overcome challenges and embrace community-driven solutions for lasting change. We’re so proud to contribute to this movement through art that inspires engagement and action. #LiveBeyondACEs

We’re looking forward to presenting at the 2024 Cause Conference tomorrow, where our team will be participating in a panel discussion on how to effectively integrate youth voices into cause-driven initiatives. This session will explore key strategies for co-creating with youth to drive authentic and impactful change, drawing from our experiences with campaigns like Never a Bother and Live Beyond. We hope to see you there!