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Social Connection helps us thrive...

Building a Social Connection Model

Social Tinkering asks the question:
How can we intentionally grow meaningful connection for an entire community?
Through practice, trial, and error we are working to build a community level model that could be adapted and replicated in communities across the nation.
Beginning in Rutland County and Vermont, we are testing ideas, projects, programs, and services.

We can't fight loneliness alone!

Many people, organizations, funding partners, and businesses work on this human connection project with us! You could be part of this work too!
Contact us today to talk with our staff and explore how
you can help grow thriving communities.

OUR MISSION

To heal and reduce social isolation and loneliness by intentionally growing meaningful connections and compassionate belonging.

Our Programs

We offer several virtual and in person opportunities for people to simply get together with others, practice talking to each other, and grow community! Options range from 2 hour socials, to discussion groups, to workshops and presentations. 

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Our Collaboratives

In everything we do we strive to have our work guided by people's life experiences with isolation and loneliness and their impacts. We pair this in research and recommendations from around the world.

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Get to know our team and see who can help you facilitate connection!

Our collaborative efforts build connection while we work on projects that identify and reduce the barriers to connection.

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Believe in our mission?

Donate to support us today or contact us to volunteer!

"Thank you for last nights' group! I opened up to pure strangers and it finally felt like it was "Normal"! And, more important, is that I felt safe and understood!! Thank you again!"

‘Loneliness is like hunger, a signal we’re lacking something for survival’

US surgeon general, Vivek Murthy

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