A Vienna nonprofit organization spreading love through education and service in our Northern Virginia community
Our Mission
To demonstrate God's love in action by providing or facilitating access to services that empower and equip the underserved in our community through education, community engagement, and other essential services.
Our Vision
A loving and inclusive community where all belong and have equal opportunities for social, spiritual, educational, and economic success.
Our Programs and Services
Belong! News & Events
February 2024
Belong and Social4Good Unite. An Unforgettable Evening of Connection and Gratitude
Belong extends heartfelt thanks to Social4Good (S4G) for hosting a memorable evening bringing together 52 mentors and mentees. The event was filled with heartwarming moments, laughter, and creativity. Special recognition goes to S4G project leaders Melissa Elam Zelinger and Brigit Orozco for their dedication. A standout feature was a poster board where children proudly displayed pictures with their mentors, symbolizing the strong sense of community. Belong is deeply appreciative of S4G's impactful work and looks forward to more moments strengthening community bonds.
January 2024
Expanding Horizons: A New Mentoring Site at George C. Marshall High School!
Exciting news! We're happy to launch a new mentoring site at George C. Marshall High School, reaching out to children from Freedom Hill Elementary School. This addition, fueled by your support, showcases the powerful impact on our community's growth. Join us in creating pathways for success for our youth. Your ongoing support is our catalyst for success!
December 2024
Exciting Partnership to Unveiled in 2024
Belong is thrilled to announce new partnerships! Starting in January, our Tuesday and Thursday afternoon mentoring program will now be hosted at Vienna Baptist Church (VBC), strategically located to better serve local children in need.
See how we put your donations to work
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K-8th students received weekly after-school tutoring in 2022 - 23 school year
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Students participated in our 2023 Summer Academic and Enrichment Program
$10k
awarded in scholarships to low-income high school students to attend community college
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students participated in STEM Lego clubs in the 2022-23 school year
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volunteers served as tutors to K-8th grade students in 2022-23 school year
Testimonials
--Parent of summer programming student
I have seen a big change in Rafael* since he went to your summer camp. He has learned a lot more English. Thank you very much for teaching him! May God give you many blessings.
*Name has been changed to protect privacy.
--Parent of reading clinic student
"I was thrilled to hear her teacher from Cunningham Park say that [my daughter]had made great progress in writing and reading...Thank you for helping our community to progress."
–A Belong Volunteer
Volunteering at the after-school tutoring and the enrichment camps at Belong! has been a rewarding experience. The kids are excited and eager to improve their math and reading skills through fun activities. It has been gratifying to see the joy and confidence in the children as they master a math problem, create a beautiful work of art, or cook a healthy snack.
The Belong! team is creative, dedicated, organized, caring and an immense value to the Vienna community. They have worked hard to successfully provide a safe stimulating atmosphere for the children to grow educationally and emotionally. If you are interested in a rewarding flexible volunteer organization join Belong!
