Awareness Resources - connectwi.org

Resources for use in local communities to raise awareness.

The resources here are intended for professionals to utilize as tools and examples for engaging members of your community to encourage meaningful connections and purpose.

How can you use these tools in your community? We’ve shared some strategies, but feel free to be creative and share what has been successful!

Global Loneliness Awareness Week Resources (June)

Global Loneliness Awareness Week is June 9-15, 2025. Loneliness Awareness Week is an opportunity to empower everyone around the world to make connections. This year’s theme is “Meeting Loneliness Together”. Here are some ways Wisconsin communities plan to ‘meet loneliness together’ during this week in June.

Good Life Activity by Honey of the Heart Coaching. In your own words, what does it mean to live a good life? This fun, interactive, online-friendly, activity allows you to marinate on the question while exploring other areas of the heart.
“CONNECTIONS” at Neighborhood House Community Center. Free drop-in program for anyone over the age of 50. Itinerary includes a social hour from 10am-12pm with coffee, conversation, and games/puzzles/newspapers; hot lunch served from 12-1pm; and rotating activities from 1-2pm on Wednesdays. Activities cater to different interests, such as service projects, Bingo, crafts, documentaries and seasonal projects.
Community Living Room by Ebb & Flow Connections Cooperative. The Community Living Room is a non-clinical, person-centered environment for people seeking social connection and emotional support. The primary objective of the Community Living Room is to utilize the concept of connection as a framework for prevention in a no-cost, community-based supportive space. We will be open Thursday, 6/11 from 3-8 PM and Saturday, 6/14 from 9-2 PM. Learn more.
See Local Connection Resources for other activities happening across the state throughout the year.

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Social Connection Awareness Week Resources (November)

2024 Social Connection Week: Nov 10-16. Resources Below.

Save the Date for 2025 Social Connection Week: Nov 9-15th. Resources to come.

The Proclamation

Upcoming Events

Webinar Recordings

Promotional Resources

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Graphics

Use the graphics below or those in the separate Graphics dropdown to promote Social Connection Awareness Week! Click to enlarge and save.

Graphics

If you have a newsletter, paper, do bag stuffers, or have other print or online communication with isolated members of your community, consider inserting one of the following. Download and enter your own community activities and events to distribute to people in your area.