Description: CREATING BELONGING COMMUNITIESContact On the journey to Belonging Welcoming to Belonging is an idea that begins the dialogue of understanding and helps illustrate who we are. Change is uncomfortable but when it’s done with intention, it can be beautiful. The Belonging initiative is an idea that was started by Skot Welch, Founder of Global Bridgebuilders
Welcoming to Belonging is an idea that begins the dialogue of understanding and helps illustrate who we are. Change is uncomfortable but when it’s done with intention, it can be beautiful. The Belonging initiative is an idea that was started by Skot Welch, Founder of Global Bridgebuilders and first filmed by his friend and colleague, Derk Baartman of DB Studios . The purpose was simply to facilitate and capture “real-time” dialogue that discussed the difference between Welcoming and Belonging. It all starte
It speaks to the strength of the local economy, the state of diversity and inclusion, as well as the level of social cohesion and social capital in a community.
Belonging is more than merely a “welcoming” stance for current and new residents. When you belong, you hear more than just “come on in.” Someone remembers your life and asks how your mother’s operation went, or whether your roof is still leaking. Belonging means you’ve got a key to the house, a regular order at the restaurant, a seat on the board. You have a network that trusts, recruits you, and supports you. They sit with you at the hospital and help you find the right roofer.