Welcome to Civic Roots Merch
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🌱 Welcome to Civic Roots Merch
Hi, I’m Vendoni — aka Granny Nanny and founder of CivicRootsMerch.com.
My mission is to make civic participation accessible, engaging, and even a little bit sexy. I design civic engagement merchandise—t-shirts, yard signs, and other wearables with affirming, non-inflammatory political messaging—the kind that sparks curiosity, encourages dialogue, and invites grassroots action.
And this isn’t just about merch — I’ll be sharing stories, resources, and ways people are bringing civic life alive in their communities.
Why Civic Roots Merch? 💬
Because I believe we can disagree better.
CivicRootsMerch.com is part of my larger journey — a personal project to deepen civic understanding, reduce political polarization, and help others feel empowered to participate meaningfully in democracy.
The Spark ✨
It all started when I discovered Tangle ↗ — a nonpartisan political newsletter. From there, I joined Sandbox ↗ — an app that matches people with differing views for civil, thoughtful conversations. Week after week, I found myself engaging in real, respectful exchanges — and often, surprising points of agreement.
I reached out to Sandbox to ask how I could get involved locally, and they pointed me toward Braver Angels ↗ — a national movement working to bridge divides through dialogue and joint action. I jumped in and signed up for my first class.
From Space Shirts to Civic Shirts 🚀
Right around then, I was also preparing for an event with the North Houston Space Society (local NSS chapter) ↗ — and while ordering a t-shirt for the occasion, I thought: Why not create shirts with political messages that are thoughtful and constructive?
And just like that, Civic Roots Merch was born.
My Story 💡
Years before all this, during COVID, I was nudged into early retirement from massage therapy. While wondering what to do next, my first grandchild was born! I moved to a new state to become his Granny Nanny.
During long nap times I read a lot of news — and I became disheartened by the noise and negativity. That’s when I went looking for moderate, depolarizing sources that could help me make sense of it all.
Where We’re Going 🌍
This journey — from caregiving to civic awakening — is what fuels this work. One foot in toddler world, one foot in civic renewal.
Civic Roots Merch is for people like you — curious, hopeful, ready to wear what you wish people understood. Explore the Civic Roots Merch shop and join the movement for better political conversations.
In the end, what I share — resources, stories, and sparks of civic action — is meant to encourage each of us to step in and take part.
Thank you for stepping into civic renewal with me,
Vendoni