Better Government. Stronger Communities.

For 25 years, the Partnership for Public Service has worked with public servants, civic leaders and organizations across the country to strive toward a government that is more effective, responsive and accountable to the American people.

We know what government can accomplish at its best: protecting public health and safety; supporting veterans, seniors, and other vulnerable and underrepresented groups; fostering scientific innovation; and driving economic growth. Federal employees make America safer, stronger, healthier and more prosperous.

But unprecedented disruptions to the federal workforce and federal programs are making it harder for our government to deliver the services we all rely on.

The Partnership is working to understand and shine a spotlight on the impacts of these changes. However, we can’t do it alone. Organizations like yours are vital to this work. You understand the challenges, opportunities, and priorities facing the people you serve.

With your help, we can better understand what is happening on the ground, elevate local perspectives, and help inform policies that strengthen communities and improve government.

Learn about the issues affecting people where you live, discover opportunities to share your perspective, and engage with our work

Harms Tracker

Recent, arbitrary cuts to the federal workforce and funding for key programs are harming people and communities across the country. Explore stories and updates that illustrate what those changes mean where you live.

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Fed Figures

More than 80% of the federal workforce is located outside the Washington, D.C., area. Federal employees working in all 50 states and in every U.S. territory, in towns and cities of all sizes, to serve communities our country. Explore data and trends on the federal workforce, including which agencies employ the most people in your region.

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Service to America Medals®

Our Service to America Medals® program celebrates the people behind public service and their impact on communities in America and around the world every day. Explore stories that showcase on excellence in the federal workforce and the vital role government plays in our lives.

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Partner With Us

Whether you’re a local leader, researcher, advocate, storyteller or engaged citizen, your perspective can help strengthen our understanding of how the management and work of the federal government affect people across the country.