Bringing Neighbors Together
We facilitate creating micro-communities, called Villages, using our Gathering Model and free Village Platform. Villages are community led, self-sustaining groups whose primary aim is to promote connection and belonging within existing communities.
VillageCooperative
VillageCollaborative
VillageCorporation
VillageConnector
VillageCollective
We're all of them. We're VillageCo
Here, we practice community leadership.
A Bountiful Harvest
We're feeling deep gratitude to the supporters of our 2024 Harvest - we achieved our goals, and even received a surprise gift!
Our Vision
A Locally connected world
Our Mission
To expand our capacity for community with simple tools and practices that deepen connections
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.
Village Building In Progress!
20 Builders, 6 months, 5 Coaches, 1 Toolkit
Our Pilot Village Builders Cohort is putting our Village Gathering Model to the test!
About Us
Our Toolkit
Once you get people together, what then? How do we create and hold space that is open to all people and ideas?
A key 2024 project is to bring our toolkit (currently in Beta) to a Version 1 for public release. The toolkit includes everything a group needs to organize a Village in their community, from software to agendas. It's been crafted over the years with input from dozens of community organizers working in a variety of settings.
Our Journey
What makes Village different? How have we learned from our past community building experiences?
Village was born years ago and nurtured by the passions and work of many individuals who came together in 2020 during the COVID lockdowns. What emerged was something none of us could have done alone. Look below for a list of our co-creators.
Click here for a short 4- minute video outlining our history and milestones of the last few years.
Our Work
How are we bringing Village into the world?
This video is from our August 2024 Supporter Update call where we provided an update on our work and current needs.
Our approach is informed by Asset Based Community Development, Sociocracy, and Open Space Technology.
Check out our MeetVillage.org website for more details on how the Village Gathering Model works, and what it's like for participants.
NOTE: This website is currently in development!
In The Media
Podcast Interview
Village Co-Founder Jason Sears is interviewed by Village In The City founder, Mark McKergrow in this podcast to talk about the Village, how it works, our social gathering model, and what we've learned so far.
Feature in The Big Idea Lab
Feeling Alone and Disconnected? It Might be Time to Join a Village
"As the world has grown larger, so have the cracks that people can fall into. The Village Revolution is all about stitching our communities back together and shrinking those cracks."
"VillageCo is an innovative effort to reconnect our neighborhoods and heal our social fabric."
- Seth Kaplan
To learn more about this importance of neighborhoods, visit Seth Kaplan's website.
Village Projects
Operating since April 2020, Village Seattle has over 80 members who gather virtually once a week, and in-person monthly. Our members regularly host events including hikes, volunteering opportunities, and potlucks.
Village Nomad is the only Village run by VillageCo, and serves as both a social gathering space for volunteers, and a practice space for Village Builders.
NOTE: Village Nomad gatherings periodically at different times and days of the week. For a list of upcoming gatherings, click here (TBD).
In 2024, a group of 20 Village Builders are working to bring apply a version 1 of our Village Building Toolkit in their own neighborhoods and community.
This pilot project is an effort to study the effectiveness of our model and tools in a variety of environments.
Operating since August 2022, Village Boise is just getting started! We've had monthly potlucks and gatherings in the park and at our winter home at the Hyde Park Mennonite Fellowship. Request an invite here.
Village Family is an idea to use the Gathering Program in a family reunion-style event. 8 Family gatherings have been conducted virtually with two families.
At VillageCore we steward and grow our Villages by recruiting members, expanding role experience, and addressing any issues related to Village.
Testimonials
2024 Tesimonials
Watch this introduction to our 2024 Giving Circle campaign for words of support for Village
2023 Tesimonials
Watch this brief summary of our 2023 fundraiser for words of support for Villages in multiple communities.
2022 Testimonials
In this video, early investors in VillageCo share why
they support the continued growth of Village
2021 Tesimonials
In this video, Village Seattle members share their
favorite parts and the value they get from being a Member.
Stay Informed & Show Support!
Our Team
Board of Directors
Christine Callo, President
Sarah Groat, Vice President
David Brotman, Treasurer
Jason Sears, Secretary & Administrative Director
(Schedule with Jason)
Michael Scullin
Ariele Gold
Emma Sutton
Cory Ramsay
Maurice Kwatch
Circle Members
Bill Huselman
Tiffany Lorraine
Iulia Bejan
Isaac Curtis
Jordan Roberts
Rob Trebor
Abby Wellman
Kevin Triplett
Jarrett Thorsted
Rob Trebor
Abby Weltman
Calli Johnson
Kevin Triplett
Billy Xiong
Loisel Wilson
Tara Singson
Hari Khalsa Simons
Bill Hulsemen
Weiyu Huang
Zhouer Dai
Tone Petit
Blaire Burstein
Advisory Circle
Stephen Silha
Kate Thompson
Bridgid Normand
Andre Stone
Corbin Charpentier
Cindy Black
Other Village Seattle
Co-Founders
Jordan Lyon
Ann Stadler
Jennifer Fuqua
Camille Adkins-Rieck
Peggy Holeman
Simar Preet
VillageCo - a transparent 501(c)3 Nonprofit
Tax ID 88-3999613
Bylaws | Incorporation Letter | 2023 Annual Report
9169 W State Street, Suite 867
Boise, ID 83714-1733
Text & Voice: (208) 917-2766
