Big ideas and practical actions for our generational project of renewal.
A reinvigorated commitment to community is emerging across America. It’s showing up in our cultural narratives, our institutions, and our lived practices in civic life. But the nascency of this shift — coupled with generations of lost communal wisdom, forgotten civic practices, and eroding civic infrastructure — has left many asking: where do we begin?
Connective Tissue is an evolving collection of projects that offers a starting point for answering that very question. Our newsletter surfaces ideas and practices to inspire and deepen action in local civic life. Our membership supports practitioners, thinkers, neighbors, and funders committed to our generational project of renewal. Our policy framework provides policymakers with an actionable set of policy opportunities to strengthen connection within communities. Our research explores frontier areas at the intersection of connection, community, and class in American life. Join us as we build upon this work.
Newsletter
Exploring the connections, communities, and commitments that bind us together.
What will it take to seed and cultivate our generational project of civic and communal renewal? The Connective Tissue newsletter is our attempt to learn out loud in search of answers to this question — we encourage you to join us.
Membership
For the doers and thinkers committed to our generational project of renewal.
Work toward new possibilities for strengthening the connective tissue of our communities. Participate in interactive events, peer groups, IRL offerings, and a digital network. Connect with, learn from, support, and be inspired by fellow members along the way.
Policy
Reimagining policy’s role in strengthening connection within American communities.
With 150+ specific policy opportunities featured across 13 policy priorities, the Connective Tissue Policy Framework offers a holistic policy vision for regenerating connection in communities and tangible entry points for taking action.
Research
Researching the frontier areas of community and class in the 21st century.
A growing base of qualitative and quantitative research on the intersection of community, connection, class, and gender in American life.
