Who Are We?

Connect 2 Rise Inc. recognizes that everyone deserves meaningful connection, vital resources, education, and support.

We tackle the loneliness and isolation epidemic head-on by rebuilding the social fabric that holds communities together, ensuring accessible resources reach those who need them most, and forging lasting bridges between people, generations, and organizations.

We focus our efforts where isolation cuts deepest—in underserved communities and groups often overlooked and left behind. By transforming disconnection into genuine belonging, we empower people to thrive, not just survive.

Loneliness & Social Isolation is Real...

30%

of adults say they have experienced feelings of loneliness at least once a week

10%

of adults say they have experienced feelings of loneliness everyday

30%

of Americans aged 18-34 saying they were lonely every day or several times a week

According to 2024 Poll, American Psychiatric Association (APA)

Together, we’re building stronger, more connected communities,
‍ one meaningful connection at a time.

Our Community Impact

+100 Event & Social Circle Meetings

Over 125 events and counting! Each one rooted in a vision to provide our community with a different kind of support — one that nurtures social connection, mental wellness, and physical health from the inside out.

+1500
Connections Made

It all begins with a hello. Every day, we are intentionally building community, restoring connections, and weaving a stronger social fabric — one person at a time.

+10 Resource Events

From Fire Relief Support and Pop-Up Marketplace Product Giveaways to Fire Survivor Group Therapy and Yoga — and so much more — we're showing up for our community in a big way!

According to 2024 Poll, American Psychiatric Association (APA)

Why Focus On Loneliness and Isolation Within Our Society?

"We've mastered connecting online while forgetting how to connect in person."

We see it every day, though we rarely name it. The neighbor who hasn't spoken to anyone in weeks. The teenager scrolling endlessly through social media while feeling utterly alone. The elder whose only conversation each day is with the grocery clerk. Loneliness touches us all—not as some abstract concept, but as a lived reality that shapes our days and health in profound ways.

"Our bodies know when we're disconnected, even when our minds try to deny it."

When we lack meaningful connection, our bodies know it. Our hearts work harder, our immune systems weaken, and our minds become battlegrounds for anxious thoughts. Research tells us something our grandparents intuitively understood: we need each other to be well. People experiencing chronic loneliness face the same health risks as smoking 15 cigarettes daily—not just emotionally, but in their physical bodies.

"We've never been more connected digitally, yet never felt more alone."

We live in a world where we can instantly message someone across the globe, yet struggle to know our next-door neighbors. We collect hundreds of online connections while yearning for just one person who truly sees us. Despite our digital connections, the average American reports having just one close confidant they can turn to in crisis—down from three just a generation ago.

"When communities lose connection, everything suffers—from schools to workplaces to neighborhoods."

When loneliness spreads, entire communities suffer. Healthcare costs rise. Workplaces become less productive and creative. Neighborhoods lose their connective tissue. Schools report more behavioral problems. The fabric that holds us together—from PTA meetings to community gatherings to faith communities—slowly unravels, leaving us all more vulnerable.

"Our ability to solve tomorrow's problems depends on rebuilding our connections today."

In a world facing complex challenges, from climate change to political division, our ability to solve problems together depends on our connections to each other. By rebuilding the bridges between us—person to person, generation to generation, group to group—we create the foundation needed not just for individual wellbeing, but for our collective future.

SUPPORT WE PROVIDE

Connect 2 Rise offer a range of services designed to combat loneliness and foster supportive and meaningful connections:

Support Circles Groups & Events

A diverse selection of social gatherings, including coffee mornings, day trips, and art workshops, tailored to provide enjoyable opportunities for people to connect and form supportive relationships.

Support Group & Safe Spaces

Creation of safe, empathetic environments where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued, contributing to a sense of belonging and community.

Resource Building

Access and opportunity to obtain resources and information to help individuals manage social isolation and improve their overall mental health and well-being.

Active Social Circles, Events, & Monthly Meetups

Join us for dynamic events where empowerment meets action.

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MEETUPS & EVENTS

Exciting things are on the horizon at Connect 2 Rise Inc. during the month of March!
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As we transition our office in Pasadena, CA, we're pouring our hearts into an incredible lineup of events for April and beyond that will include more online offerings.
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The best is yet to come — check back soon later this month for April Calendar of meetings and events!

Connect 2 Rise Inc

Support Altadena Wildfire Victims - From Crisis to Recovery

Nearly six months after the devastating Eaton Canyon Fire, thousands of families are still rebuilding their lives from the ground up. As one of California's most destructive wildfires in history, it destroyed over 9,400 structures and damaged more than 1,000 others—wiping out entire neighborhoods in a matter of hours.

But here's what we believe: Survivors deserve more than sympathy—they deserve action.

Help Us Turn Crisis into Community

Connect 2 Rise Inc has launched the Wildfire Crisis Relief Initiatives to ensure no one in our community faces this recovery alone. Through monthly distributions, community healing events, and immediate gift card assistance, we're not just helping people survive—we're helping them thrive again.
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Connect 2 Rise Inc link below will take you to our fiscal sponsor donation PAYPAL link: Institute for Education, Research, and Scholarships

Click Here to Donate
to Connect 2 Rise

*Donation made via link or to our Fiscal Sponsor will be 100 Percent Tax-Deductible. The fiscal sponsor is 501(c)(3) nonprofit Institute for Education, Research, and Scholarships (IFERS).

Who Are We?

Loneliness & Social Isolation is Real...

30%

10%

30%

Together, we’re building stronger, more connected communities,
‍ one meaningful connection at a time.