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Catalysts of Community Philanthropy: How Community Foundations, Collective Giving, and Giving Days Strengthen Civic Life

Virtual

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. This […]

Social Connection as a Cause

Virtual

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 […]

Social Connection Summit

Fabrik DUMBO 20 Jay St Suite 218, Brooklyn, NY, United States

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 […]

Free

Seat at the Table: Community Listening, Law Talk, and Diasporic Dialogue

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. […]

Restoring Social Connection in America: The Promise and Peril of Technology, Media, and Digital Life

Virtual

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 […]

Free

Lean-To: Performance and Talk-Back

59E559 THEATERS 9 EAST 59TH STREET, New York, NY, United States

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 […]

Maine Coalition for Social Connection National Good Neighbor Day Event

Heart of Maine United Way 700 Mount Hope Ave Suite 101, Bangor, ME, United States

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 […]

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