In 2017, Vancouver Foundation released research that revealed that people are feeling disconnected from community life and that many of their relationships struggled to get beyond small talk. Solving social isolation is complicated and developing meaningful friendships does take time. It takes a little courage to reach out, but one thing’s for sure; everyone appreciates an invite!

We’re here to help you have a more purposeful gathering — one where everyone leaves feeling uplifted with a deeper sense of belonging — and that might even help grow your ideas into action.

The format is a simple idea, but a profound one. Each host will talk about the issues and ideas they are drawn to or are curious to learn more about. The topics people discuss will be collected and shared—giving us an exciting snapshot of what’s on people’s minds throughout BC right now. It’s a fun, meaningful opportunity for people everywhere to meet, gather, and share, in turn fostering healthy and connected communities across the province.