Nancy Connolly

Our mission is simple: to reverse the decline in social connection and trust within a generation. We believe that the decline of social connection and trust is the greatest challenge of our time. Today, 44 million Americans report feeling lonely, and 26 million say they have no close friends. Alarmingly, only 32% of Americans trust others. The impact? It’s literally killing us and tearing our society apart. Reconnecting America must begin by building the capacity to welcome newcomers into every city and town. 12 million people move within the U.S. each year, leaving behind their social support systems. By rallying their new communities to embrace and support them, we can serve people in need while inspiring everyone to prioritize connection and civic engagement. In 2025, we will launch our first pilot in Seattle, focusing on building a replicable model for cities and towns nationwide. Our vision is to establish a Chamber of Connection in every U.S. city and town, supporting newcomers in their first year and strengthening the social fabric of each community.