Journal
Becoming Us
Becoming Us is a gathering place: a connection hub for stories, ideas, and practices that bring our shared humanity into focus. Here, we highlight great examples of Bonding, Bridging, Building, and Belonging happening across the country, along with what happens when these bright spots become an intrinsic part of our society.
Reflections on Human Connection
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Welcome to Our New Website: A Digital Home for Connection and Collaboration
Explore our new site to understand our strategies, find stories of belonging, and discover resources for building connection everywhere.
Nurturing a Culture of Kindness
A child's simple act of noticing kindness reminds us that acknowledging the good in others creates ripples of connection.
Beyond the Divide: How Some Colleges are Cultivating a Culture of Pluralism
Across the country, our grantee partners are helping college students, faculty, and administrators build trust and engage across differences.
A Framework to Strengthen Community Connection
Fostering community connection requires civic, cultural, and policy changes. What specific actions can philanthropy take to achieve this?
Using Questions as a Doorway to Reducing Divisions
Dialogue isn't a cure-all for polarization, but asking genuine questions opens doors to understanding and bridging our differences.
What 11 Service Year Alums Can Teach Us About America
The Service Year Alums Awards recognize outstanding alumni for their contributions during their service years and beyond.
Welcome to Our New Website: A Digital Home for Connection and Collaboration
Explore our new site to understand our strategies, find stories of belonging, and discover resources for building connection everywhere.
Nurturing a Culture of Kindness
A child's simple act of noticing kindness reminds us that acknowledging the good in others creates ripples of connection.
Beyond the Divide: How Some Colleges are Cultivating a Culture of Pluralism
Across the country, our grantee partners are helping college students, faculty, and administrators build trust and engage across differences.
From Isolation to Belonging: Building Connection Across Divides
The “cascading” interest in connection: The more we connect with others across differences, the more we want to keep connecting.
How We Are Showing Up for Our Partners
We’re leaning on our relational approach and commitment to show up for our partners where they need us most.
No One Talks About This Part: New Parenthood and the Search for Connection
Many parents feel isolated in their journey. Nearly four in five crave meaningful connections with other parents beyond daily routines.
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Through the Prism Interviews
Read all InterviewsBy asking human beings the same five questions, we remind ourselves that everyone has a powerful story that deserves to be heard.
Through the Prism with Veronique Messanh and Yotam Peer: Kindness is the Reason We Click So Easily
Through the Prism with Nealin Parker: We See Our Best and Can be Our Best
Through the Prism with Manu Meel: Be Present in Your Daily Interactions
Research & Practices
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No Greater Mission. No Greater Means.
Research examines how national service and bridgebuilding can increase trust and collaboration across polarized divides in our communities.
The Belonging Barometer: The State of Belonging in America
The Belonging Barometer provides a first-of-its-kind measure of belonging that is readily deployable in efforts to strengthen social cohesion.
Designing AI Systems for Social Connection and Human Flourishing
HumanConnections.AI brings together product developers, researchers, and funders to understand how AI can support meaningful human connection.
Action Guide for Building Socially Connected Communities
Discover a practical tool for leaders to build coalitions to plan, implement, and measure social connection strategies.
State Innovations in National Service & Volunteering
Governors nationwide are discovering innovative ways to harness service, meeting community needs while bringing people together across differences.
Welcome to Our New Website: A Digital Home for Connection and Collaboration
Explore our new site to understand our strategies, find stories of belonging, and discover resources for building connection
Nurturing a Culture of Kindness
A child's simple act of noticing kindness reminds us that acknowledging the good in others creates ripples of
Beyond the Divide: How Some Colleges are Cultivating a Culture of Pluralism
Across the country, our grantee partners are helping college students, faculty, and administrators build trust and engage across
Welcome to Our New Website: A Digital Home for Connection and Collaboration
Explore our new site to understand our strategies, find stories of belonging, and discover resources for building connection everywhere.