Once upon a time, community was defined by where you lived, worshipped and worked. Then over the years, as social scientist Robert Putman documented in his seminal book, Bowling Alone, the sense of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about personal and professional health and well-being. Despite the numerous opportunities to feel more connected the ...

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Maryam Henderson-Uloho is founder and owner of Sister Hearts, a thrift store and housing facility for ex-offenders to transition back into society. BY FastCo Works All around the world, individuals ...

Fully online schools can use these ideas to foster an environment where students and staff feel a real sense of connection.

In the words of Coretta Scott King, “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” At a recent meeting, some facts came to my attention that ...

A feeling of belonging on campus and with classmates can boost enrollment and improve retention, and technology is helping drive these connections. This fall, thousands of college students will return ...

AMES, Iowa – A new survey of residents in 99 Iowa towns offers a snapshot of how these communities have changed over the past 20 years. While a majority of residents describe their community as safe ...

For first-time buyers in Florida, a brand-new home came with incentives, lower bills, and a sense of community they hadn’t ...

If you were asked to list the things people should do to lengthen their lives, what would you say? Most of us would mention things like stopping smoking, exercising regularly or maintaining a healthy ...