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SUMMARY:F4SC-AN’s 2026 Global Loneliness Awareness Week Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Global Loneliness Awareness (GLAW) Summit \nRegistration is now open for the Foundation for Social Connection ACTION NETWORK (F4SC-AN)’s 6th annual GLAW summit! Join us for two days of connection\, conversation\, and collective action as we mark Global Loneliness Awareness Week 2026 in Washington\, D.C. \nFrom Evidence to Action: Policy Solutions to Advance Social Connection  \nWednesday\, June 17th | 5:00PM – 7:00PM \nEvening Kick-Off Rooftop Reception \n601 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC 20001 \nKick off the week with light refreshments\, meaningful conversations\, and stunning rooftop views. Connect with fellow advocates\, partners\, and leaders in a relaxed setting before the main convening. \nRSVP for the reception here.
URL:https://www.social-connection.org/event/f4sc-ans-2026-global-loneliness-awareness-week-summit/
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SUMMARY:Global Loneliness Awareness Week Summit 2026 [Hill Event Only]
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the Foundation for Social Connection ACTION NETWORK (F4SC-AN)’s 6th annual GLAW summit! Join us for two days of connection\, conversation\, and collective action as we mark Global Loneliness Awareness Week 2026 in Washington\, D.C. \nThursday\, June 18th\, 2026 | 9:30AM – 12:30PM \nMorning Program \nKennedy Caucus Room (SR-325)\, Russell Senate Office Building \nJoin us at the Russell Senate Office Building for a powerful half-day event featuring dynamic panels\, a fireside chat\, networking\, and a call to action focused on strengthening social connection and social capital in the U.S. \nRSVP to the Hill Event here.
URL:https://www.social-connection.org/event/5335/
LOCATION:Russell Senate Office Building\, 2 Constitution Avenue Northeast\, Washington\, DC\, 20002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy and Advocacy
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SUMMARY:Catalysts of Community Philanthropy: How Community Foundations\, Collective Giving\, and Giving Days Strengthen Civic Life
DESCRIPTION: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\, giving days\, and neighborhood‑led funds are all reshaping philanthropy from the ground up — expanding participation\, strengthening trust\, and shifting power closer to communities. \nThis webinar brings together a panel of field experts to introduce a shared vocabulary for understanding community philanthropy\, drawing on research from “Defining Community Philanthropy: Principles and Dimensions of a Transformative Practice\,” an article published recently in The Foundation Review. We’ll highlight the catalysts — people\, networks\, and institutions — who weave social fabric\, nurture civic engagement\, and mobilize generosity in ways that strengthen community self‑determination. \nOur conversation will consider key questions\, including: \n\nWhy is community philanthropy so urgently needed right now?\nWhat makes community philanthropy distinct from traditional philanthropy?\nHow do we know when community philanthropy is successful\, as measured by community members?\n\nIn this moment when trust in institutions is fragile and communities face widening inequalities\, community philanthropy offers practices rooted in local assets\, reciprocal relationships\, and community‑driven decision‑making. \nPrice: Free\nFormat: Virtual \nRegister here. 
URL:https://www.social-connection.org/event/catalysts-of-community-philanthropy-how-community-foundations-collective-giving-and-giving-days-strengthen-civic-life/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Social Connection as a Cause
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTogether\, we’ll explore practical examples\, emerging approaches\, and how nonprofits\, foundations\, and companies can apply a shared framework for advancing connection through their strategies\, investments\, and communications. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPreview Webinar Highlights \n\nFunding Social Connection: Learn how major philanthropies are shifting from treating connection as a byproduct to investing in it as a distinct\, high-priority cause.\nActivating the Shared Framework: Discover how to use the Cause Architecture to align your organization’s strategies\, communications\, and funding for greater collective impact.\nFostering Belonging & Trust: Explore practical examples of how arts\, culture\, and community design intentionally rebuild social infrastructure and bring people together.
URL:https://www.social-connection.org/event/social-connection-as-a-cause/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T200000
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SUMMARY:A Candlelight Vigil to Channel Pain into Acts of Love and Resistance
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 justice. Whether you’re directly impacted or watching from a distance\, you are welcome here. \nAs the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, we will convene with healers\, activists and artists in a virtual space for ritual\, music\, and honest conversation. We will grieve what needs grieving\, renew our commitment to the ideals of democracy\, and consider acts of love – both big and small – to carry out in these challenging times. We’ll explore the question: How can our grief and pain become sources of power and love? \nSpecial guests include writer and soul activist Francis Weller\, public health strategist and family caregiver advocate Paurvi Bhatt\, death doula and artist Mangda Sengvanhpheng\, nurse and activist Sarah Warren\, RN\, and Twin Cities-based leaders from Singing Resistance.
URL:https://www.social-connection.org/event/a-candlelight-vigil-to-channel-pain-into-acts-of-love-and-resistance/
CATEGORIES:BIPOC,Civic Engagement,Community,Crisis and Distress,Environment,Health
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SUMMARY:Social Connection Summit
DESCRIPTION: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? \nSocial 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 as smoking 15 cigarettes a day and costing our economy $460B annually. Despite the severity\, no one has identified a real solution. \nWe’re changing that by pioneering the social spaces industry and giving us all a reason to approach social connection with the same intentionality we bring to the gym. Ready to get back together IRL? Join us as we build the social wellness movement together at Fabrik\, a network of social spaces designed specifically for community\, connection\, and finding a sense of belonging. \nAgenda: \n– 5:00 PM – Early Arrival Perks! Experience Fabrik’s social spaces\, connect with other attendees\, and enjoy a special surprise \n– 5:30 PM – 6:15 PM: Breakout Group Meet & Mingle \n– 6:15 PM – 6:30 PM: Fireside Chat \n– 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM: More Mingling with Activities \n– 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM: Panel Discussion \n– 7:45 PM – 8:30 PM: Connection + Reflection with fellow attendees \nPanel Discussion: Building Social Connection in Our Neighborhoods \n– In an era of increasing isolation\, the antidote might be right outside your door. This panel explores how local community builders are combating loneliness and creating vibrant social connections at the neighborhood level. \n– Our panelists will reveal the frameworks\, tactics\, and mindset shifts that turn neighbors into friends and streets into communities. Learn how to identify local assets\, spark meaningful conversations\, and create the kind of neighborhood where everyone knows they belong. Panel Discussion \n– Our diverse panel will dive into the fascinating science of connection\, sharing insights on how quality relationships impact everything from our daily resilience to our long-term wellbeing. \nWe’ll explore different types of social needs – from emotional support to shared purpose – and discuss practical frameworks for assessing and improving your social wellness. \nStay tuned for additional panelist details!
URL:https://www.social-connection.org/event/social-connection-summit/
LOCATION:Fabrik DUMBO\, 20 Jay St Suite 218\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11201\, United States
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SUMMARY:Connected Cities Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for historic gathering of leaders shaping the future of our cities and communities to prioritize human connection. \nFor 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 country\, civic innovators—organizers\, community builders\, and cross-sector leaders—are building a new civic era\, redesigning our cities and communities around social connection. \nThe Connected Cities Summit is where we come together to map what communities are building and create a shared vision for how together we can support social connection and trust. \n\n\n\n\n\nExperience a two-day creative sprint: part design studio\, part civic gathering\, part dinner table. \nThe Connected Cities Summit is designed to co-author a shared blueprint that we can all bring back to our communities to inform and inspire our work for the next decade.It offers: \n\nShared vision and narrative to guide our field.\nVivid description of the key infrastructure needed.\nPractical pathways for collaboration.
URL:https://www.social-connection.org/event/connected-cities-summit/
LOCATION:National Nordic Museum\, 2655 NW Market St\, Seattle\, Washington\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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