FAQs

Belong Co. serves anyone ages 18 and up. However, our gatherings are held during weekdays so our participants attending transition programs won’t be able to attend these until after exiting the school system or during school breaks.

All demographics and types of people are welcome at Belong Co. events, as long as you are 18+.

Participant’s are required to adhere to Belong Co. 's code of conduct which is as follows: While attending a Belong Co. event or gathering, all participants are expected to not display behaviors of destruction of property, significant harm towards themselves, or harm towards others. If participant’s do not adhere to the code of conduct listed above, we will require continuing escalations of provided aid.

Belong Co. hosts one social event and one gathering per month!

Belong Co. social events are larger, more activity based, social opportunities. Social events typically are hosted over the weekend and are FREE for all participants attending. Examples of past social events include: bowling, guys/girls night, holiday movie bash, a pumpkin themed party, and an evening in the park with yard games!

Belong Co. gatherings are hosted mid-week during the day. These are hosted at local restaurants/ice cream shops/coffee shops. Gatherings are less structured and allow for organic relationships to grow over a meal or drink together. Participants are required to bring their own money for their purchases. You are not required to buy something to attend these gatherings!

Some participants like the bigger and more fun types of events and others like to socialize over a meal/coffee! Both are wonderful opportunities for you to make a new friend, bond over your same distaste of pickles, or show off your great dance moves. We hope to see you at a gathering or/and a social event soon!

Belong Co. was started in September 2022 to provide more opportunities for adults with disabilities in the Treasure Valley. Our president, Kendall Peake, is passionate about bringing people together and enhancing lives through relationships. Belong Co. also values showing the community that people with disabilities are employable, capable, and hard-working. We currently employ seven adults with disabilities through Belong Co. Coffee!

All volunteers and team members are background checked to ensure safety. Parents are welcome to stay at the venue while the event is going on, however, some parents choose to leave and that is acceptable too!

A parent or guardian is required to sign the release of liability waiver and our medical/safety plan so all parties are on the same page of the procedures that would occur if an emergency were to happen.

Participant’s are required to adhere to Belong Co. 's code of conduct which is as follows: While attending a Belong Co. event or gathering, all participants are expected to not display behaviors of destruction of property, significant harm towards themselves, or harm towards others. If participant’s do not adhere to the code of conduct listed above, we will require continuing escalations of provided aid.

Our social events are free so that all adults with disabilities can attend without the added pressure of paying for the outing. When you attend a gathering, all purchases are the participant’s responsibility. However, you are not required to purchase anything at our gatherings, so this event can always be free as well if needed. We hope that the lack of financial burden will allow us to get more people involved with Belong Co. and allow everyone to enjoy our events with ease.

You can donate through the donate button on the top right corner of the website if donating via debit or credit. Donations are also accepted via cash or check at any in-person event or gathering. Belong Co. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and our tax number is 92-0423630, so your donation is a tax exemption. Donate Here!

Find the volunteer button at the top of the website bar and fill out an interest form. A Belong Co. team member will be in contact with you shortly after to discuss different volunteer roles and responsibilities. Volunteer roles include: set-up/tear down, running a specific activity/table, working one-on-one with a participant, assisting with the whole group, baking treats/snacks ahead of time, and assisting with the coffee cart during our weekend pop-ups. Volunteers are a highly valued part of this organization and your willingness to give your time to Belong Co. means everything to us! Learn more about volunteering here!

Belong Co. opened a mobile coffee cart business in September 2023 and we currently employee seven adults with disabilities. Check out the Coffee Tab at the top of the page to see where the coffee cart is parked and how you can support our small business! Book the Cart!

Belong Co. does not have any roles currently available. We do however hope to hire additional baristas/cashiers in the next year or so!