Connection Matters
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What If Your Tribe Enjoyed Your Sense of Humor?
What if they were fun, witty, and available—like the Golden Girls or Friends? Who doesn’t want that?
When Reaching Out Feels Risky
Loneliness can sneak up on us, even when life looks full from the outside. I remember one Chicago winter, twenty years ago, standing at a slushy bus stop when five strangers decided to share a cab. Desperately lonely at the time, I tested the waters—seeing if anyone might be open to friendship. It felt like the start of a rom-com where a quirky encounter becomes something more.
Looking back, I feel compassion for that version of myself; I wasn’t odd, just human, trying to connect.
Relationships First. Housing Second.
Loneliness isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s dangerous. Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy calls it “a corrosive condition with grave consequences.” He reminds us that social disconnection increases risks for depression, anxiety, heart disease, stroke, and dementia. Its impact on early death is comparable to smoking fifteen cigarettes a day.
That’s a wake-up call to take friendship seriously—and to start building community from the inside out.
At New Community Vision, we believe relationships come before housing—because a great home starts with great relationships.
Creating Spaces Where Friendship Begins
Imagine if finding your people didn’t have to feel so accidental. What if we built spaces where humor, kindness, and shared purpose were part of the invitation? When we create gatherings that encourage genuine connection, we increase our odds of finding our tribe—the ones who laugh at the same jokes and bring out our best selves.
Start Where Joy Feels Natural
We’re starting there: helping people meet others they actually enjoy. Join us for upcoming events designed to make connection easier—and maybe even a little funnier. Because friendship isn’t a luxury; it’s part of what keeps us healthy and alive.
Try This Week
Reach out to someone who makes you laugh.
Join or start a small get-together around something you enjoy.
Notice where humor and kindness already exist—and build from there.
