Drop the Divide
We are more alike than different
We are teenagers from Texas who believe that faith should bring people together – not pull them apart.
In a time when communities are being divided by fear, we are choosing something different. We are choosing to show up, sit down together, and see each other as human first.
Different beliefs. One community.
About Us
My name is Sophie. I grew up in foster care, moving from place to place, never really knowing where I belonged. That feeling of not having a community that truly claims you– it stays with you.When I was ten I was adopted, and for the first time I had a mom who truly claimed me as her own. I finally felt safe.A few years later, my mom and I found Islam together. And something opened up that I hadn’t expected – a whole community that welcomed us completely, exactly as we were. I had never experienced anything like it. I finally knew what it felt like to truly belong.Today that same community is being targeted with fear. And I knew I couldn’t stay quiet. Not to argue. Not to debate. Just to say what I know to be true – that we are more alike than different. That belonging is something every person deserves – no matter what they believe.That is why we started Drop the DivideWho We Are
Drop the Divide was founded by three homeschooled teenagers from Texas who believe
the next generation can do better. Sophie is the public face of the movement and shares her story openly. Our other two co-founders are equally passionate and equally involved– they simply choose to keep their personal lives private, and we respect that completely.We are not affiliated with any organization, nonprofit, or religious institution. This is entirely ours. Built by teens, for everyone.
Our Mission
We exist for one reason – to show that the things that unite us are bigger than the things
that divide us.Drop the Divide is a youth-led interfaith movement built around shared meals, honest conversations, and the simple belief that every person deserves to belong. We are founded and led by teens, but our events are open to absolutely everyone – infants,
grandparents, and every generation in between. We bring together people from different faith backgrounds not to debate beliefs but to discover what we have in common.What we believe:
Every person has dignity and deserves to be seen
Belonging is not earned – it is a human right
Young people have the power to change the conversation
Peace is built one relationship at a timeWhat we are not:
We do not debate religion or theology
We do not try to change anyone’s beliefs
We are not affiliated with any religious institution or nonprofit
events
Our First Event – Coming Soon
We are currently planning our first interfaith gathering in the DFW area. It will bring together people from different faith backgrounds for a shared experience – food, conversation, and community. All ages welcome.Details are still coming together. Check back here or contact us to be notified when the date is confirmed.
contact
We would love to hear from you.
Whether you are a faith community interested in partnering with us, a family who wants to attend an event, a volunteer who wants to help make it happen, or just someone who believes in what we are building – reach out.
Every message gets read.Want to volunteer? We need people of all ages and all backgrounds to help with
events, outreach, and spreading the word. No experience needed – just a willing heart.Email us at: [email protected]
Please note that all emails are monitored and screened by adults. We will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you for your support.