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 to the YF Innovators Showcase featuring the Here Comes the Fun Cohort on February 18, 2026. Hear directly from 8 visionary leaders who are designing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]