Thank you for attending our annual benefit in support of the
Proceeds benefit our ongoing education programs
OUR PILLARS
Civics Education | Civil Discourse | Civic Engagement
OUR CORE VALUES
Civil | Collaborative | Fact-based | Inclusive | Non-partisan | Objective
OUR PROGRAMS
All are free to the public
CAMP O’CONNOR USA
Civics education summer camp for 7th and 8th graders
CIVICS FOR LIFE
Online platform for multigenerational civics education, civildiscourse and citizen engagement
CIVICS FOR LIFE COMMUNITY APP
Mobile app for civic learning and community building
CIVICS CHALLENGE
Online civics competition for 6th through 12th graders
CONVERSATIONS SERIES
Virtual conversations with thought leaders, authors, and scholars
ISSUES & ANSWERS FORUMS
Balanced & fact-based, featuring credentialed panelists
JOHN JAY FETZER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Benefitting graduating O’Connor Institute Ambassador high school seniors
O’CONNOR INSTITUTE AMBASSADORS CIVICS & DEBATE CLUB
Leadership development and civic learning for high school students
O’CONNOR HOUSE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Conservation of the award-winning adobe home in Papago Park
SANDRA DAY O’CONNOR DIGITAL LIBRARY
Cataloging the life of Justice O’Connor, including court opinions, legislation and more
PATRONS CIRCLE CIVIC SALONS
Intimate gatherings on a variety of cultural topics
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The Sandra Day O’Connor Institute stands as a living tribute to Justice O’Connor’s vision of a stronger, more informed, and more engaged nation. Through innovative programs in civic engagement, civic education, and civil discourse, the Institute empowers individuals of all ages to participate thoughtfully in public life, connect across differences, and contribute to the common good. From inspiring young leaders to fostering respectful dialogue among adults, the Institute’s impact continues to shape communities and strengthen the civic fabric of our country.
