Beloved Community
Building homes, strengthening relationships, and advancing justice through nonviolence.
What is Beloved Commmunity?
The Beloved Community is a vision for a society rooted in justice, equity, and care for one another. Popularized by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Beloved Community is not a distant or idealized dream—it is a realistic and achievable way of living together, made possible when people commit to nonviolence, reconciliation, and shared responsibility.
In the Beloved Community, poverty, hunger, and homelessness are not tolerated, because human dignity demands better. Racism, discrimination, and exclusion are replaced with understanding, mutual respect, and an all-inclusive spirit of belonging. Conflict is addressed through peaceful dialogue and reconciliation rather than harm or division. Love and trust guide action, and justice becomes the foundation for lasting peace.
At its core, the Beloved Community invites each of us to participate—through learning, service, and courageous conversation—in building a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Why the Beloved Community Matters to Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity’s commitment to the Beloved Community is deeply rooted in our history and mission. Our origins trace back to Koinonia Farm, where Black and white neighbors lived and worked together across racial divides, grounded in love, equity, and shared humanity. From this foundation grew a belief that building homes is about more than shelter—it is about dignity, connection, and caring for one another.
At Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley, we believe that safe, affordable housing is the foundation of a just society. But we also know that thriving communities are built through relationships—by bringing people together across differences, fostering understanding, and working collectively toward the common good.
Through the Beloved Community initiative, Habitat seeks to:
Build and advocate for affordable and accessible housing as a cornerstone of justice
Create partnerships that foster communication, trust, and friendship
Share the principles and practices of nonviolence to guide personal and community decisions
Grow an inclusive, diverse coalition of neighbors committed to strengthening Longmont
The Beloved Community is not separate from our work—it is woven into who we are and how we build.
Get Involved!
Everyone has a role to play in building the Beloved Community. There are many ways to participate:
Attend a Speaker Series session
Join a Beloved Community Talk
Volunteer at a Beloved Community Build Day
Host or attend a Beloved Community Table
Stay informed through the Beloved Community newsletter