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 across different areas of impact, from direct investment in connection to arts and culture initiatives that strengthen belonging and community life. Together, we’ll explore practical […]
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 Vigil is for anyone carrying the weight of what’s happening in the world right now: war, violence, the climate crisis, authoritarianism, and the erosion of […]
We prioritize our physical health by going to the gym, our mental health by meditating or seeing a therapist, but what about our social health? Social wellness is the third pillar in our wellness triangle, often meaningfully influencing the others, yet it remains largely invisible. Loneliness is the largest health crisis of our time—as deadly […]
Your voice belongs where decisions are made. This session is a safe, action-oriented space for neighbors to share real stories, break down legal barriers, and build community power. We are not just here to talk; we are here to turn our shared wisdom into real protection and policy change. Please answer the 6 questions below. […]
This session honors the women who have carried us, the ancestors who paved the way, and the mothers, sisters, and daughters still holding the line. We gather to name the spiritual practices that sustain us, protect Black and Brown women from erasure and harm, and reclaim rest as resistance while we build the world we […]
Deficits of trust, empathy, and a sense of common purpose are defining characteristics of the current moment in America. Our social fabric is threadbare as deepening polarization spills into many aspects of community life. The systems and technologies that shape how people communicate with each other and consume information are redefining what connection looks like […]
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 […]
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 […]
