Dear Friends and Supporters, It is with a bit of nostalgia and a lot of appreciation that we announce the closure of the Growing Democracy Project. Over the past five years, we have sought to build a more inclusive and participatory democracy through dialogue, workshops, and community-engaged research. While this decision is undoubtedly bittersweet, funding constraints have regrettably become insurmountable. Since its inception, we aimed to have the Growing Democracy Project serve as a catalyst for positive change within our…