Building a state where everyone belongs.
The Washington Belonging Table (WBT) is a cross-sector network of practitioners, organizers, government partners, and community leaders working to make belonging a reality across Washington state.
Our table acts as the connective tissue for a growing ecosystem of leaders in health, education, housing, and philanthropy. We do not duplicate existing work; instead, we weave together efforts, build a shared language, and develop a collective strategy for lasting change.
Our Goal: Felt and Materialized Belonging
We believe belonging is more than a feeling; it is a material reality. Our goal is for every Washingtonian to experience a full sense of belonging without othering. This means every person has their basic needs met, possesses a voice in the decisions that affect them, and feels connected in the places they live, work, and gather.
Our Approach
The Othering & Belonging Institute (OBI) framework guides our work. We act as bridgers who embrace complexity, recognize power dynamics, and practice vulnerability. We make decisions through consensus and hold ourselves accountable to the communities we serve.
Our Three Focus Areas
Movement Building: We create narrative strategies to make belonging accessible and actionable. Through education and storytelling, we shift how Washingtonians understand and practice belonging.
Practitioner Network: We recruit and support leaders already advancing belonging. Our "belonging onboarding" experience ensures members have the tools to contribute to a statewide strategy.
Measuring Progress: We develop shared frameworks to track where belonging exists—and where it does not. This data guides our strategy and tells the story of our impact.
Who is at the Table?
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At Civic Commons, belonging is the foundation of everything we do. The first, essential step in our unique approach to solving seemingly intractable social problems is to build belonging. We do this through our We Belong Here programs and utilize the relational muscle built through this work to create powerful, relational networks that lead to lasting change. We are honored to be the convener of The Washington Belonging Table.
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