WHEN THE WORLD FEELS DIVIDED,
I-HOUSE KEEPS US CONNECTED
Invest in Connection. Invest in Belonging. Invest in I-House.
Connection across differences doesn’t happen by accident—it happens when a place like I-House exists
The world feels heavy. Headlines can be overwhelming with stories of conflict, uncertainty, and heartbreak. For many in our community, these stories are not far away — they are personal touching family members, friends, and ancestral homes. I-House provides a powerful antidote: context, dignity, and the human story. We are a place where cultures meet and belonging is built through language classes, parenting groups, and cultural exchange.
We believe connection across cultures is one of the most hopeful things a community can do. Every day, people gather at I-House across languages, cultures, and generations — not to debate headlines, but to build understanding.
Locals and people from around the world gather at I-House to learn from one another, share traditions, and build friendships that strengthen our community. Through language classes, cultural events, parenting groups, shared meals, and simple conversations, I-House becomes what we lovingly call our Global Living Room — a place where newcomers are welcomed with dignity, where neighbors learn from one another, and where belonging grows through everyday interactions. I-House is not an escape from the world. It is where the world lives — together.
When you invest in I-House, you are investing in:
- The Practice of Belonging
I-House is a place of listening, learning, and staying in community across differences. - A Welcoming Home
A space where people from all backgrounds can gather, share, and feel seen. - Humanity Over Headlines
Opportunities to move beyond headlines and connect with the real lives, cultures, and experiences behind them.
We may not be able to solve global conflict but we can build the kind of community that reminds us what is possible. Together, we can keep the bridges strong.
This Big Day, your gift is more than a donation, it is a commitment to humanity over headlines and a welcoming home where everyone belongs.
We are raising $30,000 this Big Day of Giving to ensure that I-House remains a vibrant, welcoming hub of cultural exchange, learning, and belonging for years to come.
When you give to I-House, you are investing in connection, belonging, and shared understanding. Here is what your support can make possible:
- $50: Welcome a Neighbor
Helps welcome two community members to an I-House cultural event, workshop, or gathering—creating that first moment where a newcomer and a neighbor connect. - $160: Empower a Learner
Provides one annual English program membership, giving an English learner voice, confidence, and kinship. - $250: Build Belonging
Supports our International Parent Community and newcomer socials that bring families together for mutual support. - $500: Amplify Culture
Helps bring artists, musicians, and cultural practitioners to I-House to share traditions, spark dialogue, and illuminate our community through art and storytelling. - $1,000: Champion Global Exchange
Strengthens Davis as a center of global learning by supporting signature programs for international scholars and their families. - $5,000: Ensure Enduring Welcome
Creates a legacy, guaranteeing I-House remains a stable home for generations of global citizens.
International House Davis is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tax ID: 94-2822342.
