Mission
Strengthening communities to cultivate connection, collaboration and collective care.
We Are All We Need, Inc. · 501(c)(3)
Rebuilding community by connecting the whole village.
WAAWN is the targeted lead agency for community revitalization in Tallahassee–Leon County. We bring families, providers, faith and civic partners into one coordinated system, and we report what changes.
1,200+Mental health screens completed in the community
$1.4M+Invested in community-based care
129%Return on every dollar invested
Our mission and vision
Community revitalization, led with care.
Vision
A peaceful society where every individual thrives and every family is empowered.
Our projects
Three projects. One lead agency.
Each project has its own job. WAAWN leads, coordinates and reports across all three.
Project 01 · Targeted Care Coordination
The Village of Care
One front door with a whole village behind it. A youth or family is referred in, enrolled, given a LIFE Specialist and a LIFE Plan, and connected to the Village Provider Network within 72 hours. Progress is reported to every partner.
614Villagers enrolled from 1,200+ screens
97%Kept free of system involvement
72 hrsFrom plan to connected provider
Ring 1 · The trusted front door
Peace Hubs & Safe Spaces
Churches, schools and community centers open their doors as Peace Hubs, the trusted front door. Barbers and beauty professionals, restaurants, stores, shops and businesses become Safe Spaces. The whole village, coming together to support the community.
Learn more on The Village of Care →Tap or hover a ring to learn more.
Leon County's Promise Zone
Today, and 10 years into full Village investment
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Poverty20.1%12.8%Florida 12.3%
Unemployment7.8%4.8%Florida 4.5%
$116MPublic costs avoided in 10 years
$6.96Returned for every $1 invested
Projections across the five Promise Zone ZIP codes. Source: Promise Zone Heat Map.
Project 02 · Peace Process
The Promise Zone Peace Initiative
Peace is built through investment strategy, not one-off programs. The Promise Zone pilot brings city, county and agency partners together with 10 Peace Hubs in a ZIP code where poverty and unemployment run well above the Florida average.
Project 03 · Neighborhood Revitalization
The Griffin Heights Project
A place-based revitalization effort in Tallahassee's Griffin Heights neighborhood, bringing coordinated care, resident voice and local partners to one community, block by block.
How WAAWN leads in Griffin Heights
- Residents shape the priorities through listening sessions
- Families connect to care through The Village of Care
- Churches, businesses and agencies anchor the work locally
- Progress is tracked and shared with the neighborhood
Peace & civic engagement
We build rooms where people can disagree and stay at the table.
WAAWN coordinates and cultivates spaces for civil discourse. Founder Kevin Warren studied peacebuilding in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and brought home one lesson: peace is achieved through investment strategy, not programs. Our listening sessions turn that lesson into local action.
Sunshine850Florida's Regional Democracy Resiliency Network for The Carter Center Foundation
Capital Area Justice Ministry (CAJM)Faith-rooted partner bringing congregations into the work
Request a Listening Session
Tell us what your community needs. We'll follow up within two business days to plan it with you.
Get involved
Find your place in the village.
Each door opens one short form on The Village of Care. Sign up once, and someone from our team reaches out.
Families & Villagers
Get a LIFE Specialist, a LIFE Plan and a village behind you. Screening is the first step.
Enroll →Referring partners
Schools, agencies, courts and hubs refer a youth or family in one short form.
Make a referral →Peace Hubs & Safe Spaces
Churches, schools, centers, barbers, salons and businesses open their doors as the trusted front door.
Open your doors →Village Providers
Counselors, coaches, programs, trades and employers are picked up as part of each Villager's plan.
Offer your service →Anchors & Scholarships
Stand behind a Peace Hub, or fund a Villager Scholarship with resources, programs or dollars.
Anchor or sponsor →Mentors & Volunteers
Give your time and experience to the youth and families in the village.
Volunteer →
Mental health matters. Every Villager starts with a screening that looks at needs, strengths and every system involved.
Start With a Screening
Get connected
No matter who. No matter what level. No matter what CommUNITY. We Are All We Need.
In crisis right now? Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, any time. For an emergency, call 911.