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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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Announcing the David M. Einhorn Institute for Early Relational Health at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Building a future where emotional connection between parents and children is treated as foundational to a connected and cohesive society.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Launches David M. Einhorn Institute for Early Relational Health
The institute will pioneer a first-of-its-kind initiative to transform pediatric care and advance the science of human connection
Our Independence Has Always Been Interdependence
Democracy is something we do every day, in our simplest interactions.
Reflecting on My Time at Einhorn Collaborative: Work the World Needs, Wisdom to Live By
Jon Gruber reflects on the lessons and wisdom gained during his tenure as he embarks on his next chapter.
Transforming Campus Culture
Announcing our new partnership with the Institute for Citizens & Scholars to transform campus civic culture across the country.
Hope as a Framework to Promote Early Relational Health
The Early Relational Health Funders Community gathered for its annual summit in March to identify opportunities for collaboration.
Announcing the David M. Einhorn Institute for Early Relational Health at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Building a future where emotional connection between parents and children is treated as foundational to a connected and cohesive society.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Launches David M. Einhorn Institute for Early Relational Health
The institute will pioneer a first-of-its-kind initiative to transform pediatric care and advance the science of human connection
Our Independence Has Always Been Interdependence
Democracy is something we do every day, in our simplest interactions.
How Service Experiences Shaped Who We Are
Our team shares our most meaningful volunteering experiences and how they informed our worldviews, values, and beliefs along the way.
We Don’t Want Less Conflict. We Want Better Conflict.
What if the goal isn't avoiding hard conversations but learning how to have them?
Insisting on What AI Still Can’t Replace
There are two aspects of connection that remain the purview of people and not machines: repair and reciprocity.
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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.
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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.
What Does Gen Z Think About Political Polarization?
Stanford students' survey finds Gen Z more hopeful than any generation about ending political polarization.
The Smeds and The Smoos: A Staff Favorite.
Julia Donaldson's cosmic love story of two feuding alien clans, the Smeds and the Smoos.
To Understand Pope Leo’s Efforts on A.I., Look at the Man Shaking His Hand
Our grantee partner Ron Ivey reflected on the Pope's “Magnifica Humanitas" and shared why AI must advance human flourishing.
Announcing the David M. Einhorn Institute for Early Relational Health at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Building a future where emotional connection between parents and children is treated as foundational to a connected and
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Launches David M. Einhorn Institute for Early Relational Health
The institute will pioneer a first-of-its-kind initiative to transform pediatric care and advance the science of human connection
Our Independence Has Always Been Interdependence
Democracy is something we do every day, in our simplest interactions.
Announcing the David M. Einhorn Institute for Early Relational Health at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Building a future where emotional connection between parents and children is treated as foundational to a connected and cohesive society.