Belonging Maps

About the Belonging Maps

The Belonging Maps is a collaborative project between Sacramento State’s Inclusive Excellence and the Department of Geography. This innovative, multimedia resource helps students, faculty, staff, and prospective Hornets discover places and programs that foster connection, support, and a sense of community. Each community map includes two complementary features: the Campus Belonging Map, which highlights campus spaces, organizations, and services designed to help people thrive at Sac State; and the Regional Community Belonging Map, which introduces users to local businesses, cultural centers, and community organizations that reflect the vibrancy of the Sacramento region. Together, these maps strengthen pathways between the university and the community, supporting student engagement, well-being, and success.

Acknowledgements

We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made the SOMOS and Ummah Belonging Maps Projects possible. We are profoundly grateful to the Department of Geography, the Sacramento State Hispanic Serving Institution Office, El Centro Serna, the Chicanx/Latinx Alumni Network, the Office for Cultural Transformation, Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Muslim Community of Folsom, Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce, Tawfiq Morrar, Nawal Hassouneh, Southwest Asia and North African (SWANA) Center, Muslim Student Association, and Students for Justice in Palestine at Sacramento State. This project stands as a testament to what we can accomplish when our community comes together with shared vision and purpose. Thank you for believing in this work and helping us amplify the voices and stories that make our communities stronger.

SOMOS Sacramento State

The Somos Campus Map showcases spaces, programs, and organizations at Sacramento State that support and celebrate Latine students, faculty, and staff. It serves as a guide to campus resources that foster connection, community, and student success.

SOMOS Sacramento Community

SOMOS Sacramento Community Map

The Somos Community Map highlights local businesses, cultural centers, and organizations across the Sacramento region that reflect and celebrate Latine heritage. It helps students and employees connect with the broader community and find spaces that feel like home.

Ummah Sacramento State

The Ummah Campus Map identifies faith-based, cultural, and educational spaces on campus that support Arab, Muslim, and SWANA students, faculty, and staff. It provides a resource for building community and finding connection at Sacramento State.

Ummah Sacramento Community

The Ummah Community Map connects users with regional organizations, businesses, and cultural hubs that serve and represent Arab, Muslim, and SWANA communities. It helps strengthen the bridge between campus and the diverse Sacramento community.