Chamber of Connection provides a data‑driven framework—the Six Points of Connection—to help cities, employers, and neighborhoods rebuild social trust and civic engagement.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many cities, workplaces, and neighborhoods suffer from declining social connection, low trust, and limited civic engagement, leading to loneliness, reduced wellbeing, and weaker community resilience.
Solution
Chamber of Connection offers a data‑driven framework called the Six Points of Connection, which outlines practical actions to build safety, emotional bonding, cross‑group interaction, and civic participation. The organization supports local chambers, employers, and municipalities in launching volunteer‑led programs—known as the Welcome Committee—that train participants to host gatherings, welcome newcomers, and facilitate structured community service. Through a national infrastructure, tools, and a playbook, volunteers receive training, monthly challenges, and coordination support, while outcomes are measured via surveys and impact metrics. This approach creates repeatable, scalable pathways for individuals and organizations to rebuild reliable social support networks and increase trust within their communities.
Target Audience
Primary customers are municipal governments, local chambers of commerce, and mid‑size to large employers seeking to improve employee wellbeing and community impact through structured volunteer programs.
Features
- Six Points of Connection framework grounded in interdisciplinary research (psychology, sociology, urban planning, healthcare)
- Welcome Committee volunteer model with standardized training, monthly challenges, and coordination resources
- Structured service activities (welcome letters, community events, visioning sessions) designed to foster 1‑to‑1 and group connections
- Data‑backed impact measurement tools tracking social support, trust, life satisfaction, and civic empowerment
- National playbook and Connection Capacity Ladder for cities and employers to implement and scale programs
- Integration support for existing volunteer management systems to track participation and service hours