Civitan is a global organization of people who share a Servant’s Heart—a desire to give selflessly to people in need. Volunteers with Civitan build a sense of community through local projects and serve a greater cause by creating awareness and funding research for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. In fact, Civitan International is the only service organization dedicated to this cause.

Civitan has a special emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities. As part of that mission, clubs help fund the Civitan International Research Center. This world-class research center is dedicated to better treatment and understanding of disorders such as autism, cerebral palsy, brain cancer, and other illnesses of the human brain.

Civitan International was founded in 1917 with a sense of purpose that is as just as important today as it was more than a century ago. People of all ages, interests, and backgrounds can find a place to serve in Civitan. It’s an organization with a rich history and a vision for a better tomorrow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Civitan?

A: Civitan International is an organization of volunteer service clubs around the world, dedicated to helping people in their own communities. Civitans help wherever the need arises with a unique focus on helping people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Q: Where does my donation go?

A: Your donation supports the Civitan International Research Center.

Q: What is the Civitan International Research Center?

A: The Civitan International Research Center is the world-renowned facility with the leading doctors and scientists specialized in intellectual and developmental disabilities research and clinical services.