Three Evenings of Friendship Video Screening Series
VirtualFriendships matter, bringing joy and comfort during good times and bad! These short, friendship stories each tell the story of a pair of friends–one with and one without a disability. […]
Friendships matter, bringing joy and comfort during good times and bad! These short, friendship stories each tell the story of a pair of friends–one with and one without a disability. […]
This study, funded as part of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Systems for Action research program, investigates the impact of a novel independent practice association (IPA) formed among community-based social […]
Play isn't just for younger kids. For pre-teens and teens, play is a critical tool for development, supporting identity exploration and social connection. Our friends at Young Futures invite you […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
🧠 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 […]
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 […]
