wellbeing rooted in belonging
Year-round, screen-free programs where kids build real friendships, find trusted mentors and grow healthy habits, and where whole families find social connection.
Year-round out-of-school programs, monthly adventures and family gatherings right in your neighborhood.
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Two program days a month. We'll screen, train and support you every step of the way.
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The heartbeat of our work, in our families' own words
Captured by True North Productions, with interviews from mentors and a family we serve.
Who and how we engage
Diagnosed anxiety among U.S. teens has risen 61% since 2016,1 and lonely kids face up to triple the risk of depression.2 We run three relationship-centered programs that bring kids, families and mentors together, so a sense of belonging can truly thrive.
1 HRSA, National Survey of Children's Health, 2023 (ages 12–17). 2 Loades et al., University of Bath, Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2020.
Our heartbeat. Two cohorts of 12–15 kids meet year-round for screen-free activities, monthly themes and small-group outings, guided by a social development curriculum and individual growth goals.
We're more than a program for kids. We're a bridge for families, with home drop-bys and neighborhood gatherings where parents can eat, play and connect. As families share their needs with us, we connect them to resources from other community-based organizations.
Vetted, trained community members work alongside our staff so every child gets attuned attention. We believe in growth all around, so we invest in our mentors too.
from a We Belong parent
“We Belong has made such a difference for J's confidence. She asks every morning if it's a We Belong day.”
— A We Belong family who joined in 2025
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Six reflection questions, plus resources and recommendations to help you and your family feel your best each day. It's free and comes straight to your inbox.
Three Portland metro area sites, each hosted by a community partner. Meet our neighborhoods →
Where it all began in 2020. Now hosted at Parklane Christian Reformed Church, next to Parklane Elementary.
Since 2023, at The Underground PDX, partnering with Rockwood Preparatory Academy.
Our newest site (2025) and team home base, right next door to Vestal Elementary.