The Sum What if, in this polarized world of ours, we could measure our own blind spots? For a thriving and sustainable world where no one stands alone.

And what if the simple shining of this light inside us, empowered us to be the person and the change we want to be…LETTING NO ONE STAND ALONE! Launching personal and organizational fulfillment through the rocket fuel of our differences! A 501c3 nonprofit based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Facilitating workshops to:

Support people in developing the essential skills and awareness
To effectively c

ultivate communities and organizations
That honor and celebrate our common humanity AND our differences--
Race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender…

• Becoming the change we want to see in the world
• Unfolding our own deepest gifts
• Fostering a just, thriving, and deeply democratic world where…

NO ONE STANDS ALONE

This is the heart of The Sum's work. We help people and organizations surface what's hidden and act from a place of clar...
07/23/2026

This is the heart of The Sum's work. We help people and organizations surface what's hidden and act from a place of clarity instead.

See more about our work through the link in our bio!

The Sum (www.thesum.org) WELCOMES YOU TO AN EXPERIMENT!RAD: RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS DIFFERENCESWHAT IS SO: Division and pol...
06/24/2026

The Sum (www.thesum.org) WELCOMES YOU TO AN EXPERIMENT!
RAD: RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS DIFFERENCES

WHAT IS SO: Division and polarization are splintering our world with a predictable future: accelerating chaos.

THE WAY THE FUTURE COULD BE: A simple, weekly opportunity that builds real connections across our differences…weaving a world where the stranger across the divide becomes a neighbor, and healing becomes not a hope but a practice: one conversation, one relationship at a time. Across every divide. Until the world remembers it is not as broken as it once believed.

We are here to support each of us to rise and stand with one another…be the possibility and opportunity for: connection, delight, and honor. Join Us! Come to 1 or all 4 (1-hour) online gatherings (Saturday mornings) from July 18th to August 8th, 11 a.m. ET (10 CT, 9 MT, 8 PT) focused on 5 “differences”. IT’S FREE!

Here’s the schedule:
Week 1 (7/18) - religion/spirituality Week 2 (7/25) - cultural communication/values Week 3 (8/1) - sexual orientation Week 4 (8/8) - politics

REGISTER AT THIS LINK BELOW:

https://thesum.org/rad-2/

Welcome to RAD (a community experiment) RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS DIFFERENCES WHAT IS SO: Division and polarization are splintering our world... THE PREDICTABLE FUTURE: Accelerating chaos THE WAY THE FUTURE COULD BE: We could weave a world where the stranger across the divide becomes a neighbor, and heal...

Wish us luck tonight! Thanks for your support!
05/28/2026

Wish us luck tonight! Thanks for your support!

This isn’t just a pitch.It’s an opportunity to share what we care deeply about—and to invite our community into it.The b...
04/17/2026

This isn’t just a pitch.
It’s an opportunity to share what we care deeply about—and to invite our community into it.
The biggest impact doesn’t happen on stage… it happens through the people who show up, support, and believe in what’s possible.
We’d love for you to be one of those people.
👉 Event details: 4/22, 7-9pm, at the CODE Building, Irving Theatre. NO TICKETS REQUIRED!
👉 Support/donate $10. Thank you!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crowdfunded-pitch-night-cic-tom-tom-tickets-1986002588203?aff=oddtdtcreator

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3556 Wardell Crest
Charlottesville, VA
22902

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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