Four colorful circles overlapping one another to the left and same height as the text, "Communities of Belonging." Below this the slogan reads, "A Collective Journey Toward a Better Tomorrow."

  • Communities are made up of many individuals, and each person helps shape what makes a community unique. The more connected and unified people are, the stronger the community becomes.
  • Communities of Belonging is based on the idea that a community should be a place where people truly know one another, care for one another, and support one another – even when they do not agree on everything. These connections create a stronger and better community that benefits everyone living in it.
  • A Community of Belonging welcomes all people, no matter their age, gender, faith traditions, income, race, ethnicity, language, job, sexual orientation, political beliefs, physical ability, or any other part of who they are.
  • Everyone seeks a sense of belonging and the resulting sense of security and safety. Whether someone is a senior experiencing social isolation, a person living with physical or emotional challenges, or a newly arrived immigrant family, it benefits all of us when every resident has fair opportunities to live, work, practice their faith, and feel like they belong.
  • Creating a sense of belonging strengthens the whole community. Stronger social and emotional ties improve wellbeing and help make communities safer, more economically stable, more resilient, and better prepared to face challenges together.