It’s time to get serious about social connection.
Our health requires connection.
Democracy requires connection.
A sustainable economy requires connection.
Our future requires connection.
One day soon, every city will have a civic organization to build and sustain social connection - a Chamber of Connection.
Six Points of Connection
Grounded in extensive research across fields like psychology, healthcare, sociology, and urban planning, we have identified the six points that address the core elements of social connection: safety, emotional bonding, bridging social divides, and civic engagement.
Become a Member
Do you want to join other people working to address connection and division in our communities?
As a member, you gain access to courses, support, and a growing network of leaders like you.
Your membership also fuels a national movement to build connection, trust, and community.
Start a Chapter
Mobilize and equip leaders in your community to take collective ownership and action to address the greatest challenge of our time: the decline of connection and trust.
Seattle
Join us for the next Seattle Welcome Day—a monthly interactive, community-driven event to help you create your vision for life in Seattle and connect with others who share your interests and goals.
2025 Pilot City
State of Connection
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State of Connection
44 million American adults are experiencing significant loneliness and 26 million report having no friends.
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Connection Economy
From a global employer to a local cafe to your favorite sports team, investing in connection has both a significant social and economic return on investment.
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Migrant Nation
12 million Americans move each year, leaving behind friends and family. How can we accelerate connection, community, and contribution in their new home town?
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Volunteering Redefined
Volunteering is often celebrated as one of the best ways to build connection. But today, the way we serve is changing—more virtual, more transactional, less relational. It’s no longer reliably delivering the connection people crave.
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