What does The Village Square do?

The Village Square is a nonprofit civic organization based in Tallahassee, Florida, founded in 2006. It focuses on bridging ideological, racial, ethnic, and religious divisions through dialogue and community engagement. With a team of 21-50 employees, the organization generates approximately $3.2 million in annual revenue. The Village Square is committed to facilitating civil discourse and bipartisan engagement at the grassroots level. It believes that American democracy thrives when neighbors engage across political divides. The organization offers over 30 programs annually, designed to foster community, encourage spirited disagreement, and build empathy among participants. Additionally, it supports other communities nationwide in their civility initiatives. The leadership includes Founder and President Liz Joyner, along with a Board of Directors made up of bipartisan community leaders.