At Fabrik, we believe social connection shouldn’t be left to chance. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to our Social Connection Summit – Chicago edition! After two years of hosting the Summit with our Fabrik NYC community, we’re expanding to our newest community in Chicago’s River North on Wednesday, September 16th. Join community builders, […]
ABOUT THE EVENT Join playwright Stephen Sheffer for the Off-Broadway debut of Lean-To, part comedy and part tender drama exploring the human desire to connect and the shadow of loneliness that lurks within all of us. Following the September 25th performance, Sheffer will incorporate a 25-minute post-show talkback focused on the show's central theme: reducing […]
The Maine Coalition for Social Connection is thrilled to announce the official launch of our dedicated Maine-focused Facebook and Instagram channels! As we build stronger, more connected communities from Kittery to Fort Kent, our online spaces will be used to share local solutions, uplifting stories, and practical strategies to bridge the gaps between us. Mark […]
What does it mean to truly belong? The 2026 Belonging Barometer explores how Americans experience belonging in their local communities and what organizations and communities can do to strengthen connection, participation and civic voice. RSVP: Join the Center for Inclusion & Belonging at the American Immigration Council for Using the Belonging Barometer to Strengthen Communities […]
Communities thrive when people are connected. Yet loneliness and social isolation continue to impact health, well-being, and quality of life across all ages. Addressing these challenges requires more than creating new programs—it requires strengthening the relationships, partnerships, and community systems that help people feel connected and supported. Part 1: Foundations for Connected Communities This interactive […]
Join us for historic gathering of leaders shaping the future of our cities and communities to prioritize human connection. For the last 60 years, we have optimized our cities and culture for individualism and commerce. The result is a country where most people are disconnected and divided. But that is starting to change. Across the […]
On October 29, All Tech Is Human will convene the Responsible Tech Summit at The New York Times Center in Manhattan, bringing together leaders from across the Responsible Tech ecosystem for a day of dialogue, collaboration, and action. The summit will serve as the premier gathering for the global Responsible Tech movement, connecting voices from […]
The philosopher Simone Weil observed that “uprootedness is by far the most dangerous disease of human societies because it propagates itself.” Today, we are regularly reminded, in news and surveys, of the disconnection, loneliness, distrust and polarization corroding to modern life. Too many feel ungrounded, untethered: to our peers, our communities, the ecologies that sustain […]
Communities thrive when people are connected. Yet loneliness and social isolation continue to impact health, well-being, and quality of life across all ages. Addressing these challenges requires more than creating new programs—it requires strengthening the relationships, partnerships, and community systems that help people feel connected and supported. Part 1: Foundations for Connected Communities This interactive […]