We’re excited to share that our Foundation for Social Connection ambassador, Cynthia Cushing, and Community Plate Executive Director, Karl Schatz, are establishing a Maine Coalition for Social Connection. The goal is to assemble a coalition of stakeholders: individuals, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, funders, and local and state government representatives, to work together to address the […]
Research shows that isolation accounts for more than $6.7 billion in Medicare spending and can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, and stroke. Conversely, strong social networks can increase a person’s chance of survival by 50%. During this webinar, we will share strategies to create positive change that promotes social connection, health, and equity […]
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 years learning how to build connections within and between communities, through Steps to Togetherness - a national grassroots-led civil society movement, which we believe can […]
Join the Foundation for Social Connection for the launch of the US Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Connection (SILC) Ecosystem Map and the inaugural ‘State of the US Ecosystem’ report, two complementary resources designed to shed light on the diverse landscape of entities advancing social connection. This webinar will introduce participants to the US. SILC Ecosystem […]
🧠 Brain health belongs in everyday life, not just in research labs. Brain Week 2026 showcases the Virtual Brain Health Center’s biggest collaboration yet. Across 16 sessions, 25 experts share evidence-based insights on exercise, stress, learning, social well-being, cognitive fitness, and creative engagement. You’ll gain simple exercises and strategies designed for real life, whether you […]
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 […]
On Tuesday, March 17 at 2PM, the Action Network and DOROT will be co-hosting an Intergenerational Connection Webinar! This session will explore how fostering intergenerational connection can reduce loneliness and strengthen communities across the lifespan, featuring key insights from policymakers, experts, and community changemakers. 📅 Tuesday, March. 17 @ 2 PM ET 💻 Virtual via Zoom Don’t […]
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 2026 Collective Impact Action Summit is an online gathering of nonprofits, funders, and community partners who believe that collaboration, courage, and shared learning can light the way forward. Over three days, we’ll reconnect with what sustains us—community joy—through powerful keynotes on storytelling, the arts, and civic engagement. And in hands-on breakout sessions, we’ll dig […]
