Don’t forget! The Foundation and Healthy Places by Design Request for Applications closes April 5th! If you are a U.S.-based local government or nonprofit organization interested in learning how to use the Action Apply here: social-connection.org/wp-content/upl…

Last call! Applications to YoungFutures $1 million funding challenge to promote social connection, teen belonging, and wellbeing in a tech-driven world close this Friday, April 5th!

Learn more here: youngfutures.org

Are you passionate about helping teens foster social connection in today’s tech-driven world?
YoungFutures has launched their $1 million funding challenge for early-stage non-profits. Learn more & apply by April 5. #YoungFutures bit.ly/yfutures

San Mateo County, which declared loneliness a public health crisis last month, has launched a campaign to help boost social connection! We applaud San Mateo County and the local leaders there for taking the steps to address this crisis. Read more here: abc7news.com/are-you-lonely…

The Foundation for Social Connection and Healthy Places by Design are excited to release a Request for Applications, inviting communities to join a cohort learning experience focused on using the Action Guide. Applications close April 5th!  Learn more: social-connection.org/wp-content/upl…

A recent article from Inside Philanthropy highlighted YoungFutures and our funding challenge with them! We are so excited to be working with them on this opportunity to create social connection among young adults. Read the full article here: insidephilanthropy.com/home/2024/3/8/…

Drumroll please. New org YoungFutures is awarding $1 million in grants for nonprofits helping youth navigate a tech-driven world. Learn more and apply by April 5. #YoungFutures bit.ly/yfutures

We are so thrilled to be partnering YoungFutures on this new funding challenge for solutions to promote teen belonging! Stay tuned for more information when applications open tomorrow. Read more about the initiative here: businesswire.com/news/home/2024…

1 in 3 Americans said they felt lonely at least once a week over the past year, with younger people more likely to report these feelings. Our founder Edward Garcia joined Ali Rogan on PBS NewsHour to discuss the cause and how communities can work to combat it: youtube.com/watch?v=3MEzIf…

Headed to #SXSW2024 ? Don’t miss ‘Teens, Screens & Wellbeing: Youth in the Digital Age’ on March 8 & learn about YoungFutures new $1 million open funding call @SXSW bit.ly/yfutures

According to the American Psychiatric Association’s latest monthly poll, 1 in 3 Americans said they felt lonely at least once a week over the past year. Edward Garcia, head of Foundation for Social Connection (F4SC) discusses the cause and how communities can work to combat it. ow.ly/14VG50QIqLn

Nationally, 79% of Gen Z say they experience loneliness. Read our blog for Chegg's #StudentMentalHealthWeek to learn more about how Gen Z can foster meaningful connection to alleviate loneliness amongst students: chegg.org/student-mental…

We’re joining Chegg for #StudentMentalHealthWeek from Feb. 26 to March 3, 2024. Our Education Report highlights how the education sector can provide tremendous opportunities for social connection. Click here for more: social-connection.org/wp-content/upl…

Our Action Guide features evidence-based promising strategies that are informed by real community examples. Users can filter the catalog to find strategies that best fit your community's needs. Explore the Action Guide and the promising strategies here: action4connection.org

When we released our Action Guide, we outlined what local leaders can do to promote connection. We are grateful to San Mateo County for becoming the first county in America to recognize loneliness as a public health emergency. nbcnews.com/health/mental-…

On a new episode of the 'What about Grief?' podcast with Larry Holm, our Scientific Advisory Council member Dr. Louise Hawkley discusses loneliness and how it relates to grief. Listen to the full episode for insights on dealing with loneliness and grief: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loo…

This week Elmo showed us how important it is to check in and ask a friend how they are doing. Let’s learn from Elmo and make it a priority to connect with our friends more regularly and prioritize our #EmotionalWellBeing ❤️

“Even though we’re more open to the idea that boys want friendship, we’ve created a culture that doesn’t value the skills associated with connection”
A new article from CNN highlights the struggles young boys might face in making friends & how we can help
cnn.com/2024/01/30/hea…