Building Belonging. Preventing Loneliness. Strengthening Community.
Building Belonging. Preventing Loneliness. Strengthening Community.
DONOR IMPACT GUIDE
Donate to change lives
OUR MISSION
WeBelong Institute creates evidence-informed programs that reduce loneliness, strengthen social connection, and support mental health across generations. Through after-school programs, senior engagement, community events, and innovative belonging initiatives, we focus on prevention — building the relationships and environments that help people thrive before crisis begins.
Your support directly funds real programs that bring people together, foster purpose, and createmeasurable social impact.
WHY YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS
Loneliness and social disconnection are among the strongest predictors of depression, anxiety, and declining health outcomes across all age groups. While traditional mental health services often respond after problems arise, WeBelong Institute focuses on proactive, community-based solutions that build resilience through belonging. Every donation translates into tangible experiences for youth, seniors, and community members who need connection the most.
WHAT MAKES WEBELONG DIFFERENT
- Prevention-focused: We address root causes of loneliness and disconnection.
- Intergenerational impact: Programs serve youth, adults, and seniors.
- Research-informed: Initiatives are grounded in social science and community data.
- Community-driven: Programs are designed with participant voices at the center.
PARTNERING WITH US
We welcome donors who want to make meaningful, measurable change in mental health prevention and community connection. Contributions can be one-time gifts, program sponsorships, or multi-year partnerships aligned with your philanthropic goals.
To learn more about impact opportunities or customized giving levels, please contact:
contact@webelonginstitute.org
DONOR IMPACT LEVELS
$50 — Connection Builder
Funds one connection-based community event serving approximately 25 participants. Supports materials, facilitation, and inclusive programming that helps individuals build meaningful relationships.
$600 — Youth Voice Champion
Funds all prize awards for our Speech Competition winners. Empowers young people to share their stories, advocate for mental health awareness, and develop leadership skills.
$1,500 — Monthly After-School Impact
Funds one full month of a weekly after-school program. Provides structured creative programming focused on emotional regulation, storytelling, and peer connection.
$5,000 — Support our Pilot Program
Supports the full participation of low income adults who screen positive for depression in our 2-night program.
$10,000 — Yearlong Youth Investment
Funds one full year of an after-school program. Creates sustained, preventative mental health support through arts, community-building, and relational programming.
$15,000 — Senior Belonging Advocate
Funds one full year of weekly senior home sessions. Combats chronic loneliness among older adults through storytelling, creativity, and facilitated social connection that improves quality of life.
$20,000 — Innovation Partner
Funds the Connection Camp Pilot (6 months). Supports a structured belonging-based program designed to help participants build deeper friendships, increase emotional resilience, and strengthen community networks.
$100,000 — Community Transformation Sponsor
Funds one full year of all WeBelong Institute programs. Provides stability across youth initiatives, senior engagement, community events, and prevention-focused programming.
$500,000 — Legacy Visionary
Funds the Stay Café for two years — a community-centered social enterprise designed to serve as a hub for belonging, mental health education, and accessible programming. This investment helps establish long-term infrastructure that expands impact far beyond individual programs.