Deficits of trust, empathy, and a sense of common purpose are defining characteristics of the current moment in America. Our social fabric is threadbare as deepening polarization spills into many aspects of community life.

While leaders can’t “fix” social division overnight, they can help rebuild the everyday ties that make communities healthier, safer, and more resilient. Service is one of the most effective levers we have. Done well, it creates proximity, restores compassion, and reminds people they still belong to something bigger than themselves.

Join NationSwell for part one of a two-part Mainstage series on Restoring Social Connection in America. In this hourlong program, a panel of leading experts and practitioners will surface some of the boldest and most promising solutions to restoring connection through a deeper culture of service in American communities and workplaces.

To encourage open and candid discussion, this event follows the Chatham House Rule – attendees may share insights from the conversation but cannot attribute statements to specific individuals or organizations. This ensures a trusted space for thoughtful dialogue and deeper insights.