Overview An online celebration welcoming anyone interested in loneliness, social cohesion and systems change Now, more than ever, we need community, togetherness, solidarity and hope. Our team has spent two […]
Make a warm cup at home and log into the virtual meeting space! Jenna Wilmer will start the event by spending about 15 minutes discussing the concepts of belonging and a "Virtual Belonging Cafe," then share a personal story of belonging. For the rest of the time, all others who attend are welcome to share […]
This keynote will be delivered as the 2026 Social Capital Conference, hosted by the International Social Capital Association. Speakers: Frances Kraft, PhD, Research and Practice Program Director, Foundation for Social Connection; Shamichael Hallman, Director of Civic Health and Economic Opportunity, Urban Libraries Council In recent decades, economic mobility has declined across the U.S., driven in […]
The Eisner Prize Fellowship incubates new leaders and ideas bringing people of all ages together to reduce social isolation and foster connection across generations. This session will showcase the impressive intergenerational projects of the 2025/26 cohort as their Fellowship comes to a close, followed by a short info session for prospective applicants for the 2026/27 […]
Healthy Places by Design is hosting a webinar on exploring Building Safe, Active, and Connected Communities for Youth and Young Adults on May 7 from 2-3 pm ET. Learn how you can use their new resource to integrate violence prevention and community safety strategies into your community improvement efforts. We will also hear real stories […]
Across the globe, communities are experimenting with new ways to organize generosity, revitalizing longstanding traditions of giving, and creating fresh vehicles for connection. Community foundations, giving circles, mutual aid groups, […]
Join leaders from Allen Family Philanthropies and the Workday Foundation at 10am PT on June 30th for a conversation on how funders are beginning to recognize and support social connection […]
Some pain is too big to hold alone. Join our virtual gathering to hold space for collective grief and to provide sustenance and strength to keep going. This online Candlelight […]
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 […]
