MISSION :

Our mission is to create brave spaces for people to share and listen to each other's perspectives in an organic and non-judgemental manner, engage and serve the community through education, service, and construction of intentional-diverse spaces, and connect the community through shared conversation and exposure to differing views.

MANTRA:

The Breaking Bread Village creates spaces, connections, and communities- one conversation at a time.

WHO WE ARE:

Originally based on the idea that “It takes a village,” we at The Breaking Bread Village have intentionally created a safe space free of judgment. Within this space, it is our intention for everyone to feel confident that their ideas and perspectives will be heard. We are committed to listening first, with empathy, love, and consideration. When people feel they have no voice- love, creativity, and hope can take a back seat to indifference, malice, and disdain. We strive to create bonds and relationships that allow people to form bridges they can all walk across to achieve a common goal motivated by peace.

Our outreach activities testify to our commitment to the community around us, not to mention the community worldwide. Spreading love, empathy, and inspiration along this journey, we have been building our village in a positive and caring way (organically). After all, it is much better to build on the things we have in common rather than tear down and divide on the matters that we do not. So we have cultivated various spaces to have these conversations to bridge gaps and create bonds between people who usually would not have them.

Traditionally many cultures across the globe attribute something special to sharing a meal. The love and patience involved in the preparation. The joy of entertaining, stimulating conversation with family and friends. Lifelong bonds often develop under such circumstances. This, too, lies at the heart of what we are about and who we are.

TBBV is streamed live on YouTube and Facebook whenever a conversation is happening. If you have a show idea please fill out the form below and someone from our team will be in touch. Click below to watch archived shows.

NON- DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

The Breaking Bread Village is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage all differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make someone unique.

The collective sum of individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, and unique capabilities represents a significant part of not only our culture but our reputation and the organization's mission as well.

The Breaking Bread Village diversity initiatives are applicable—but not limited—to our practices and policies on selection; compensation and training; and the ongoing development of an environment built on the premise of gender and diversity equity that encourages and enforces respectful communication and cooperation between all.

All employees, interns, and volunteers of The Breaking Bread Village have a responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect at all times. All are expected to exhibit conduct that reflects inclusion during work and volunteerism, at events where they represent The Breaking Bread Village, and at all other sponsored and participative events of The Breaking Bread Village.

Our inclusion and diversity principles enable us to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, build a community that reflects the diverse individuals, companies, and organizations we serve, infuse these principles into all areas of our efforts to drive innovation and growth and transform systems to achieve equitable access and outcomes for all.

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The Breaking Bread Village was birthed on May 12 in the year 2020, right at the height of a pandemic, while tensions were high, and civility appeared to be a thing of the past. In those divisive moments, the birthing pains began, and TBBV was born. The absolute need for empathetic, transparent, and impactful conversations surrounding vital topics was evident, so the beginning of creating safe spaces for that to happen was born.

First, let me share something with you. I value conversation for many reasons, and one is because of the many times I remember as a child and young adult being told not to share, not to feel, not to speak, or speak the way I was told. I was made to feel like I was to be seen and not heard. It impacted me, so I’ve always advocated for voices to be heard and welcomed into a safe space without judgment. A place where someone feels comfortable being themselves. Another reason is after working in the school system, one on one with many students, for many years, as a life coach, I saw firsthand the need to advocate and encourage. The need to create healthy dialogue and spaces was palpable. I specialized in working with children who needed a little extra love, and I found success with them by communicating. Us having a dialogue helped them feel heard, which led them to trust me, and that allowed for them to be vulnerable so they could be helped, and that all led to them graduating or excelling to the next level. So I’ve seen it work and believe in The Breaking Bread Village method.

Yes, as simple as some feel- conversation is, and I value it deeply; at times, we’ve proven in our current state that it’s not quite as simple as we’d like, unfortunately. With the TBBV method, although the tangible benefits can be hard to see initially, the benefits are there, and many seeds are being planted. For example, two panelists from the first show met for lunch to further the conversation and get to know each other better. These two people have very different views- polar opposites. And in those moments at the live show, they heard something that allowed them to open their minds to continue the learning process. I can’t help but believe that it had something to do with the method and environment created for them to be vulnerable and express themselves. We may not see all the residual effects of our conversations at that moment, but I know an impact took place both times. I came to this conclusion based on the feedback from both the panelist and viewers/guests. The reviews made my heart smile. I honestly had no idea that a lasting impression would be left that way, but I am forever grateful. I wholeheartedly believe in this method. I ask you to believe in it, too, and sow a seed.

How can you help? TBBV is looking for sponsorships and partners for local and cross-country conversations. We are indeed growing at a beautiful pace- and for that, we are grateful- yet we still need some support from our community. We believe in sowing back into our volunteers, helpers, panelists, and venues as they’ve sowed into us by believing in the vision and helping it become the experience and success it is. If you feel led to sponsor a show, you can donate here- https://tbbv.org/sow-a-seed.

Thank you for taking the time to “hear” and love us. I do not take it lightly and appreciate the support as we grow this vision and share our method with our communities and beyond.

“A song that changes the world is not necessarily about the song, but about everyone singing it together.”

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