Our Story 

The finding common ground Initiative began in Northeast Washington out of frustration with our increasingly divided and polarized world. Of all the actions we considered, one question kept coming up: how do we talk to our neighbors and even our estranged family members again?  We all seem to want the same things and yet we act like we don't live in the same world. 

We realized that the only action that made sense was to start talking—across differences, with respect and curiosity. Instead of giving up, we chose a different path: small, honest conversations focused on shared local priorities and the things that matter most to our communities.

Those early conversations grew into a nonpartisan, community-led initiative dedicated to listening, rebuilding trust, and strengthening civic and communication skills—one conversation at a time.