Our Vision

A world where everyone feels a sense of belonging to a local community, where they can connect with anyone, have meaningful conversations, and take intentional action to make a difference. 

Our Mission

To provide the tools and support that groups need to form Villages and root them into neighborhoods, workplaces, and families.

Our Practice

Village Members practice activities such as gathering, sharing, and taking roles.  These practices are known to build a sense of belonging and connection within existing communities.

Our Village Gathering Model provides a space for this practice on a regular and local basis.

Belonging, As A Practice

Belonging is not something you can purchase or inherit.  Because we grew up in a consumer-focused society, our skills and behaviors that cultivate belonging need work.

Belonging is a two-way street - it’s something you create and cultivate with others.  For belonging to exist, it's important for you to feel welcomed and seen by others, and also important that you are engaged with and accepting of others.  

It's not easy to put ourselves out there, and it's not easy to accept others who are very different than us.

This is what we mean by practice - we are not perfect at it, and it takes time to work on these skills.