A Brunch of Us™ is a community-driven gathering centered on shared meals, honest conversation, and collective care.

It exists because too many people are carrying responsibility, leadership, and grief in isolation—and because community doesn’t happen by accident.

We create intentional spaces where people can connect without pressure, share lived experience, and build trust over time. Not to fix anyone. Not to rush outcomes. But to make room for what helps communities function: connection, consideration (listening) and care (relationship).

YOU.

This space is for people who are carrying a lot.

For those who are leading, caregiving, creating, organizing, or holding things together—often without much room to exhale.

If you’re looking for connection that feels real, grounded, and human, you belong here.

We gather around a shared meal and guided conversation.

Some people speak.
Some people listen.
Some people line dance.
Some people just sit and breathe.

We also take time to recognize people in and impacting our community who are doing the work—often quietly, without recognition.

There is no expectation to overshare.
There is no requirement to be positive.
There is no pressure to leave “transformed.”

What often happens instead:
People feel less alone.
Stories find a place to land.
Connections form quietly and honestly.

That matters.

No.

Some people speak.
Some people listen.
Some people line dance.
Some people just sit and breathe.

All of that is welcome.

Because isolation has become common—and it shouldn’t be.

Gathering, listening, and being seen are key to healthy communities.

A Brunch of Us™ centers connection, culture, and care as the foundation for meaningful civic and social engagement. By prioritizing relationship-building, lived experience, and shared presence, we create conditions where trust can form and collective action can grow.

A Brunch of Us™ uses a generosity-based pricing model rooted in collective responsibility.

We offer multiple ticket options so people can participate in ways that reflect both their access and their capacity. Some people give more. Some give what they can. Some are supported by others.

Choose the option that feels right for you. All are welcome.

Sustainability note: Hosting this gathering requires a minimum level of collective support. If that threshold isn’t met by the stated date, the event may be rescheduled.

Yes, you can come alone—many people do.
No preparation is required.

Just come as you are.

There are many ways to be part of A Brunch of Us™.

Involvement can be quiet or visible, one-time or ongoing.

You might choose to attend a brunch, be an ambassador, volunteer, host a gathering, or support the work through shared responsibility.

There’s no single right way to participate. Start where it feels natural.

Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or email and we’ll walk you through next steps.

We aim to respond within one business day.

Belonging is a public health issue. Isolation is one of our greatest threats to wellbeing.

Mental health is shaped by systems, not just individuals.

Joy is a sustaining strategy, worthy of meaningful investment.

Storytelling is a civic act.

Community is built through presence.

A Brunch of Us™ is about proximity, not perfection.