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Social Connection in America: 2025 Survey Report on Community Bonds and Well-Being
“ 2025 Survey Report About This Project This survey will catalyze a broad and lasting impact—transforming how we define, prioritize, and support social connection in America. This survey is led by D...”
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The Change Lab 2025 Annual Report: Building Civic Infrastructure Through Community Connection
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Family Support & Parenting Resources from UC BerkeleyThis is a collection of family and parenting resources from the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley. The site offers research-based articles, videos, and guides to help parents and caregivers support their children at different stages. Topics include helping school-aged kids develop emotional skills, teaching teens to value diversity and bridge differences with others, and understanding how families can have better conversations across different viewpoints. The content covers parenting challenges from early childhood through the teenage years. Most resources are based on scientific research about child development, emotional intelligence, and family relationships. The site also explores how popular culture like movies and TV shows can teach us about empathy and understanding. All content is designed to help families build stronger relationships and raise children who can connect positively with others, even when they disagree. The resources are free to access and include practical tips parents can use right away. The organization believes that science can help families create more meaningful and connected lives together.
How Feeling Awe Can Make Life Better and Build CommunityThis resource page explores awe - that feeling of wonder you get when seeing something amazing like a sunset or hearing beautiful music. Research from UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center shows that experiencing awe is good for your mental and physical health. It helps you feel more connected to others and the world around you. The page includes articles about how awe in nature can make people care more about the environment, how music creates connections between people, and how parks support our well-being. There are also studies showing that awe makes alone time more enjoyable and helps students learn better when teachers include wonder in their lessons. The site offers guided meditations, quizzes to measure your awe experiences, and practical tips for finding more wonder in everyday life. All the content is based on scientific research about emotions and human connection. The goal is to help people understand how feeling awe can improve their lives and strengthen communities.
Dance Classes Help People with Brain Diseases Stay ActiveWake Forest University professor Christina Soriano creates special dance programs that bring together people of all ages and abilities. Her IMPROVment program uses dance and movement to help people with brain diseases like Parkinson's stay healthy and active. These dance performances include children as young as 5, older adults up to 87, college students, and professional dancers all working together. The program shows how dance can be medicine for the brain and body. Christina has created many dance shows since 2013, including special performances for people who use wheelchairs or have trouble moving. Her work proves that dance is for everyone, no matter their age or physical abilities. The program combines art, health, and community to help people feel better through movement.
Dance Company Creates Art for Brain and Body HealthWake Forest University's Dance Company works with a special program called IMPROVment that uses dance and movement to help people's brains and bodies stay healthy. Since 2006, Christina Soriano has been creating new dance pieces for the company. The program shows how dance can be good for your health and wellness. Students work together on different dance projects that combine movement with art. Some of their dance pieces have names like 'For Cage,' 'Follow,' and '#Inclusive.' The program brings together dance students and art students to create exciting projects that help people learn about how movement can improve their health. This shows how creative arts like dance can be used as a way to help people feel better both physically and mentally.
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All servicesYMCA of Greater Houston - Youth ProgramsOffers swimming, sports, summer camps, teen leadership programs, and childcare services at locations across Houston.YMCA International Services - Immigration LegalProvides affordable immigration legal services including help with citizenship applications, green cards, asylum, and DACA renewals.BakerRipley Community CentersBakerRipley has community centers all over Houston that help families get job training, childcare, and immigration services. They also have special programs for seniors and lots of other ways to help people in their neighborhoods.Local Resources DatabaseThis website helps people find resources they need like food banks, childcare, health services, and shelters. All the information is in one easy-to-use online list that gets updated regularly.Youth Career WorkshopThis free 8-week program teaches teens how to write resumes, do job interviews, and explore different careers. Students also learn about college options and get dinner at each class.DePelchin Children's CenterProvides counseling, foster care support, and mental health services for children and families dealing with trauma, abuse, or behavioral challenges.
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OrganizationChildren's Services Council of Palm Beach CountyProvides early learning, childcare support, and youth programs in Palm Beach County. Helps kids grow up healthy and strong with good schools, safe places to play, and family support.
OrganizationJohn HancockJohn Hancock is a big company that helps pay for outdoor parks and spaces that work well for people of all ages. They make sure parks are easy to use whether you're young or old, and everyone can enjoy being outside safely.
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