Village all began with one simple question: “How do we support one another?” In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 when loneliness and isolation were heightened, Village emerged in Seattle as a catalyst for reconnection and collective spirit. Lead by local community activists, a group of diverse individuals came together and helped shape a vibrant hub for collaboration and renewed possibilities. 

Meeting consistently week after week, Village Seattle grew organically. Everyone felt encouraged to participate, experiment and offer their unique contributions. What developed was a simple co-facilitated gathering model. The model began popping up in satellite Villages within workplaces, nonprofits and even families, attesting to its simplicity and adaptability. 

By the end of 2022, Village formalized its work and created the nonprofit organization called VillageCo. Since then, dozens of volunteers have dedicated their time and talents in the development of this startup organization backed by a small close-knit group of investors who are also Village members. 

As of 2024, VillageCo is officially launching its largest public offering: the creation of the first Village Builder Cohort, a peer learning training program encouraging individuals and groups around the world to create a Village where they live. Encapsulated in the offering is the Tooklit, a package of all the tools and practices necessary to build and sustain a Village. Village embodies the transformative power of community and the enduring spirit of connection and co-creation in service to the vision of “a locally connected world.

A locally connected world 

Our aim is to have a world where everyone feels a sense of belonging to a local community, where they can connect with anyone, have meaningful conversations, and take intentional action to make a difference.