Echoes of Belonging is committed to nurturing artistic talents. Partnering with the El Transito Centro De Artes Foundation (ETCA), a nonprofit organization on a mission to teach and empower the El Transito community through various forms of artistic expression like sewing, poetry, videography, and upcycled art. All profits will go to the ETCA to support the organization in times of civil unrest and unstable political situation. As we grow, we get accustomed to our surroundings and their way of life. This is true anywhere. It is also why when we leave our communities, there can be a culture shock of the differences in another's way of life. Even in New York City, the hub of diversity, many barely step out of their communities. This can often be because of stigma, fear of the unknown, or lack of interest. This exhibition wishes to bring those differences to your face to let the gems of each community shine. The gallery also serves a secondary purpose as a map of New York City. Cultural enclaves have always existed in New York City's history, but they have often been moved and pushed around as well. In the 1960s, the Jewish communities in the Lower East Side relocated to Brownsville, Brooklyn. Those who remained mixed coalesced into Little Italy. In recent years, the same can be seen with lower Harlem. As more of the black community moved up, the white community mixed with lower Harlem created another new type of New York City. Regardless of the ethicality or situation of the changes in these cultural enclaves, the city is undoubtedly evolving; this exhibition can be seen as a photograph itself. Preserving in film the 2023 season of New York City. This expands to other parts of the world as well. Where comparison of outer countries' cultural hubs to ours in NYC can be seen. When visiting Echoes of Belonging, you are not only gaining exposure to communities worldwide but also learning the current history of the world.