About Us

Our Story

Civic Soul was born from a friendship rooted in service.

Co-founders Leah Fredkin and Caitlin Stamos met on a volunteer trip to Tijuana, where they experienced the deep joy that comes from showing up for others. That day planted a seed: the desire to build something lasting—where service is personal, joyful, and deeply human.

Civic Soul brings people together through one-day volunteer experiences that foster connection, compassion, and meaningful impact. Each experience highlights a different cause and gives volunteers a meaningful way to show up and make a difference—from graduation celebrations for foster youth, to housewarmings for fire survivors, to holiday parties for farm workers.

We’re proudly non-political, non-religious, and radically welcoming. Our mission is simple: to make giving back easy, meaningful, and human.

What We Believe

• That kindness and shared humanity can change lives

• That service should feel joyful, not transactional

• That overlooked nonprofits deserve to be seen and supported

• That real impact starts with showing up

• That everyone has something to give

Our Vision

We envision a world where service is a way of life—where acts of compassion connect us, bridge divides, and strengthen communities from the inside out.

Join Us

You don’t have to wonder how to help—just show up. Civic Soul makes it easy to connect, give back, and be part of something bigger