We the People
Starts With
Conversation
This 4th of July
Perhaps the most patriotic thing We the People can do is come together for conversation and community on our nation’s 250th anniversary. It’s an invitation to connect and contribute. Building a more perfect union, one step at a time.
Sign up below to join Talk A Mile on the 4th of July as we work to bring 250 people together in Portland, Oregon and invite communities for one-mile walks and 1:1 conversations across 50 states, to walk, talk, listen, and learn from people different from you.
Because We the People is something we build by showing up and finding common ground, together.
Brought to you in partnership with: 
Two ways to take part
1
Host a Walk
We’re looking for people who want to bring conversation and connection to their own communities.
You don’t need experience. We’ll provide:
- A step-by-step toolkit
- Conversation prompts
- Training and support
You bring people together. We’ll help you make it happen. Groups of any size and location are welcome.
Ready to host? Schedule a Q&A + training session if you’re interested in hosting a conversation in your community.
2
Join Our Walk
Take part in our Portland, Oregon community walk.
- Walk one mile
- Meet someone new
- Have a meaningful conversation
Ready to participate?
8am-9am on 7/4 at Fernhill Park Track
This made me want to reach out to more community members who would be good assets to this community.
— Student
What can I actually do to make a difference?
It can feel like a big question. But it starts in small moments—when we take the time to listen and understand one another. Talk A Mile is a simple place to begin.
Conversation leads to connection.
Connection strengthens communities.
Talk A Mile fosters civic engagement through 1:1 conversations that build bridges. Participants walk four laps together while sharing each other’s story, building relationships and trust. Conversation prompts are provided each lap. 98% of participants feel seen and heard with an increased desire to be more involved in their community. But even more powerful are the stories that come out of Talk A Mile conversations:
I believe this kind of activity is the most important to building long lasting improvement in community relations.
— Law Enforcement
What to expect:
Start your July 4th by taking a moment to be present and be part of something bigger. These are the first steps—literally and figuratively—toward a stronger community.
- Join our one-mile walk in Portland, Oregon
- Or host a one-mile walk in your community
- One-on-one conversations along the way
- Conversation prompts are provided
- A chance to listen, share, and connect
Who you’ll meet:
You might be paired with someone you wouldn’t normally cross paths with—a neighbor, a student, a police officer, or community leader—someone who helps serve the place you call home.
When:
July 4th (in the morning). Before the lake. Before the BBQ. Before the fireworks.
Sign up to walk in Portland, Oregon – 8am-9am on 7/4 at Fernhill Park Track.
Where:
We’re inviting 250 Portlanders in our hometown to walk and talk with us on July 4th and we have an ambitious goal to activate partners in all 50 states to host their own community walks.
Sign up to walk in Portland, Oregon – 8am-9am on 7/4 at Fernhill Park Track.
This is Something We Build Together.
It starts small. But it adds up. Help us reach our fundraising goal to expand these conversations nationwide.
- Participate in community conversation on July 4th
- Host an event in communities across all 50 states
- Share this with your friends, family and colleagues
- Help us raise $250,000 to support more connection
Not everyone can host or attend. But everyone can take part.
Your support helps us:
- Expand into new communities
- Train local leaders and partners
- Create more spaces for real connection
Together, let’s build connection one conversation and one mile at a time.
