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Foundation for Social Connection

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16 July 2021 / Organization

Description

The Foundation for Social Connection is a not for profit organization located in Washington, D.C. in the United States of America. Through its scientific advisory council and innovation accelerator the Foundation for Social Connection works to advance the evidence base surrounding social isolation, loneliness, and social connection. Further, the Foundation for Social Connection collaborates with the United States federal government, state governments, business, and other not for profit and community-based organizations to facilitate the development of evidence-based interventions that promote social connection.

Objectives

The Foundation for Social Connection is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization in the United States with a vision for all Americans to have the opportunities and evidence-based supports necessary to be socially engaged in society. The Foundation achieves this through educating the populous, increasing public awareness, promoting innovative research, and facilitating the development and implementation of evidence-based models that address social isolation, loneliness, and social connection.

Decade Action Areas

Age-friendly Environments

Combatting Ageism

Integrated Care

Long-term Care

Geographic Scope

United States of America

Sector

Civil Society Organization

Health Care

Older People's Association

Social Care

Other Information

social connection, social isolation, loneliness, resiliency, mental health

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