09/23/2026
❤ “What matters is that should difference enter the world of beloved community, it can find a place of welcome, a place to belong.”
-bell hooks
American philosopher
❤ "I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself."
-Maya Angelou
American memoirist and essayist
❤ "The larger your beloved community, the more you can accomplish in the world."
-Thich Nhat Hanh
Vietnamese monk and peace activist
❤ “Get proximate. If you are willing to get closer to people who are suffering, you will find the power to change the world.”
-Bryan Stevenson
Executive Director
of the Equal Justice Initiative
❤ “We must remain hopeful that a universal ethic of courage, caring, sharing, respect, radical compassion, and love will make a difference.
We can never be too generous or too kind."
-Marc Bekoff
American biologist and ethologist
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What does belonging mean to you?
For this year’s Passport to Success annual fundraiser, we chose a theme close to our hearts.
To us, belonging means every. single. person. deserves to feel seen, valued, connected, and accepted without judgment. It’s something we strive to create every day.
We see it when community members tell us they feel like more than “just a number” when they come to our centers.
We see it as we work alongside program participants to remove barriers and support them as they build their futures on their own terms.
We see it when neighbors come together at our back-to-school events, Health Fairs, Safety Fests, and throughout the community.
This Saturday, we’re excited to bring that spirit into one room and celebrate the connections that make our community stronger.
See you there!
