The Belonging Barometer is a 10-question survey that helps us understand how Members experience connection and belonging at Maybelle Center. Scores fall into three categories:
1–2.3: Exclusion
2.3–3.7: Ambiguity
3.7–5: Belonging
Early results are promising: 65% of Members reported experiencing true belonging at Maybelle Center, with an average score of 4.1—evidence that Neighborhood Programs are creating spaces where belonging can take root and grow.
Belonging is more than a feeling—it’s the foundation of social health and a key driver of mental and physical well-being. When belonging grows, so do the conditions for individual and community health. In contrast, during the first five months of assessing new Members’ initial sense of belonging in their local communities, all scored within the ambiguity range.
These early results reflect responses from our most engaged Members and serve as an initial snapshot. In January, we’ll expand the survey to include all active Members for a fuller picture of belonging at Maybelle Center.
