Every year Dr. Robert Hunt, Superintendent of Barrington School District, in collaboration with district leaders, launches a theme for the school year. The theme for the 2022-23 school year in Barrington 220 is #WeBelong220.

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Doors open 6:30pm, Program 7pm

Barrington High School, Johnson Auditorium

616 W. Main Street, Barrington, Illinois

This event ins presented by Courageous Community in partnership with BStrong Together, Barrington Area Library, Barrington 220 Educational Foundation, and Barrington 220 School District. Made possible thanks to generous support from Jessica & Dominic Green. Proceeds from ticket sales were directed to the Barrington 220 Educational Foundation for DEI initiatives within the District.

September 9-18, 2022

Across the United States

Join the 10th annual national #WelcomingWeek to celebrate the places, spaces, and people that create a sense of belonging, especially those from other countries. Whether it’s hosting a gathering or beautifying a neighborhood, Welcoming America offers tons of resources to help you plan or find a local event.

Monday, September 19, 2022, 7pm

Virtual Workshop with Brooklyn Raney

Author of One Trusted Adult: How to Build Strong Connections and Healthy Boundaries with Young People

Hosted by BStrong Together

September 24-25, 2022

Kaleidoscope School of Art presents

InsideOut Project Exhibit

Art in the Barn, Barrington, Illinois

Thanks to support from Barrington Bank and Trust

#WeBelongToEachOther

Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 7pm

Interested in joining the groundswell of community members taking action this year to nourish a culture of belonging in Barrington & beyond? Or already taking action and want to connect with fellow ambassadors & partners?

September 28, 2022, 1-2:30 pm

Barrington Area Library, Barrington, Illinois

Barrington Area Council on Aging is proud to introduce our Dementia Friendly Barrington Area initiative, a collaboration of local governments, businesses, and first responders coming together to reduce the stigma of dementia and provide dementia resources, trainings, and services to all.

Learn more at bacoa.org

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for millions of Americans. The Barrington Area Chapter is one of 22 NAMI affiliates in Illinois. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals and their families affected by mental illness through support, education, and advocacy.

For resources, visit namiba.org

Sunday, October 2, 2022, 11am-1pm

Citizens Park, Barrington, Illinois

Join the 1st Annual Joe Kelsch Memorial Community Wellness Walk & Family Health Fair hosted by BStrong Together, in partnership with Broncos Committed students at Barrington High School during Homecoming Weekend.

October 23 - November 6, 2022

Barrington’s White House

145 W. Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010

Stories of Survival is a landmark exhibit that showcases personal artifacts brought to America by survivors of the Holocaust and other genocides. Presented by the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Educational Center.

Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 7:30pm

Barrington’s White House

145 W. Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010

Join us for a discussion with Mr. Sam Harris, one of the youngest recorded survivors of the Holocaust concentration camps, interviewed by Jessica Green of Courageous Community. Presented by Kim Duchossois, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, and Northern Trust. Free & open to the public.

Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 7pm

What Does Your Faith Say About Belonging To Each other?

Barrington’s White House

145 West Main Street, Barrington, IL

Join Courageous Community hosts Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque & Jessica Green to welcome special guest Eboo Patel, president of Interfaith America and author of the new book, We Need to Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy.

Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 7pm

Interested in joining the groundswell of community members taking action to nourish a culture of belonging in Barrington & beyond? Or already taking action and want to connect with fellow ambassadors & partners?

December 9 & 10, 2022

Barrington Middle School - Station Campus

Learn More:

www.barringtongivingday.org

Thursday, December 8, 2022, 9 AM

Coffee & Conversation

Pepper Park Coffee, Barrington

BStrong Together is excited to partner with Barrington Youth & Family Services for a new series of pop-up events throughout the Barrington area in support of the community-wide We Belong to Each Other initiative.

Tuesday, December 13, 2022, 7:30pm

Coffee & Conversation

Starbucks in Barrington

BStrong Together is excited to partner with Barrington Youth & Family Services for a new series of pop-up events throughout the Barrington area in support of the community-wide We Belong to Each Other Initiative.

Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 7pm

Barrington’s White House

145 W. Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010

Join Courageous Community to welcome Stephanie Land, author of The New York Times bestselling memoir, Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay and a Mother's Will to Survive, which was adapted into the popular Netflix miniseries, MAID. Hosted by Jessica Green & Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque.

Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 7pm

Hosted by Cori Fiddes

Join us to discuss the book "Ask Again, Yes" by Mary Beth Keane

“It's more than a meal...it's belonging.” The mission of The Community Meal is to show Christian hospitality by providing a welcoming place, nutritious food and acceptance to all regardless of faith beliefs or economic means. The simple act of sharing a meal together builds community and enduring relationships with our neighbors in the communities we serve and beyond.

For upcoming dates, visit thecommunitymeal.org

Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 7pm

Belonging Begins in the Body

Barrington’s White House

145 W. Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010

Join Courageous Community hosts Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque & Jessica Green to welcome wellness & equity expert Dr. Krista Robinson-Lyles of Joy Hope Collective.

Friday, January 20, 6-8pm, Barrington’s White House

A midwinter gathering to meet people nourishing a culture of belonging.

Building Belonging

Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 9:00am

BStrong Together is excited to partner with Barrington Youth & Family Services for a new series of pop-up events throughout the Barrington area in support of the community-wide We Belong to Each Other Initiative.

Join at Calibre Coffee in the Arboretum of South Barrington for coffee and conversation about how to strengthen our connections and grow belonging within our families, with our friends and in our community.

Learn more here

Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 7-9pm

Courageous Conversations:

An American Culinary Journey: From Souther Roots to Fusion Flavors

with Guest Chef Christian Lucke Bell

at Barrington’s White House

Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 7pm

Courageous Conversations

at Barrington’s White House

The language we use, and how we treat one another, matters deeply. When confronted with words or behaviors that are harmful, how can we best respond? Join Courageous Community for an interactive practice session with one of our favorite bridge-builders and teachers Jenan Mohajir, Senior Director of Special Projects for Interfaith America. Hosted by Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque and Jessica Green at Barrington's White House.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 7pm

Barrington’s White House

145 W. Main Street, Barrington, IL 60010

Join Courageous Community to welcome Tony Award winning actress Ali Stroker, who made history as the first actor in a wheelchair to win a Tony. Hosted by Jessica Green & Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque.

Friday, April 28, 2023, 7:30 pm

The Humanities Group

Barrington Cultural Commission

at Barrington’s White House

Thursday, May 4, 5-7pm

Open House

Angelina Warehouse

28080 W. Commercial Avenue

Lake Barrington, IL 60010

Nacho Bar & Sips

Bingo with Prizes

10% of Purchases Support BStrong Together & Barrington Youth & Family Services

Saturday, May 20, 2-3pm

South Barrington Turf

8 Bridges Drive, South Barrington, Illinois

Participant Ages: 5-18 years old

TOPSoccer is a recreational sports program to provide children and adults with intellectual, emotional or physical disabilities an opportunity to play soccer in a structured environment that is safe, fun, supportive & inclusive.

Learn more: https://www.basa.net

Join GiGi’s Playhouse in taking the “I Accept You” pledge to make a commitment to being accepting, generous and kind to community members with Down syndrome.

To learn more about joining the global #GenerationG movement, visit the website here.

Belonging Begins with Us is a national campaign from the Ad Council to share real stories of welcoming and belonging from across the country, and offer ways to get involved in your own community. We’ve all had moments where we’ve felt we didn’t belong. But for people who moved to this country, that feeling lasts more than a moment. We all want to feel safe and included in the community we call home, but today, too many of our neighbors experience exclusion, isolation, harassment, and even violence on the basis of their identity.