MISSION

Teach Americans, especially young Americans, how to be effective citizens.

President Kennedy recognized this need for more citizen involvement in his 1961 Inaugural Address:

"Ask not what your country can do for you -
 ask what you can do for your country."
 

Good Citizen's mission is a response to his plea.

 

BELIEFS

The lack of citizen involvement is a quiet epidemic and threat to our future. (more)

Americans need a broader view of citizenship - it goes well beyond voting, jury duty, and community service. (more)

Cracked Flag Heart LogoEffective citizens do simple, yet powerful, things - citizen actions - on a daily basis that keep our country strong and free.

 

FOCUS ON CITIZEN ACTIONS

We have identified 100 citizen actions - explaining why they matter and, in some cases, how to do them.  We have grouped them into six categories of actions that:  

  1. remind us of our Heritage,
  2. involve us in the Democratic Process,
  3. support Special Groups with a responsibility for  keeping the country strong,
  4. help us understand our Government,
  5. promote a sense of Community, and
  6. strengthen Individuals and Families.