Our Work
Commit to Connect is a cross-sector initiative, launched by the U.S. Administration for Community Living, to fight social isolation and loneliness by helping people connect and engage to build the social connections they need to thrive.
Strategy:
- Increase awareness, availability, and adoption of programs and strategies that address social isolation and loneliness and grow social connections
- Build and strengthen collaboration with current and potential partners to leverage our collective efforts, resources, innovations and activities to increase social connection in the U.S.
Key activities include:
- Cultivate a Nationwide Network of Champions. The network is a free, online platform for individuals and organizations interested in engaging with peers and sharing resources to advance social connections. Member “champions” can connect with others, search the directory, ask questions, share strategies, promote events, browse or contribute resources, read blogs, and join sub-committees on topics of interest.
- Provide technical assistance and training to increase organizations’ capacity to increase social connections. Examples include an annual National Summit to Increase Social Connections, professional resources, consumer resources, webinars, and office hours.
- Facilitate communities of practice. Members of these groups collaborate with subject matter experts to collect outcomes and measure the impact of their social connection programs.
- Build an Innovations Hub to encourage replication of successful programs. This clearinghouse includes over 130 model programs, interventions, and strategies to promote social connection.
Commit to Connect is funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living.
About the Administration for Community Living
The Administration for Community Living is an operating division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ACL was created based on the fundamental principle that older adults and people of all ages with disabilities should be able to live where they choose, with the people they choose, and with the ability to participate fully in their communities. By funding services and supports provided primarily by networks of community-based organizations and with investments in research, education, and innovation, ACL helps make this principle a reality for millions of Americans.