Acts of Connection Weld

What is Acts of Connection?

Weld County’s first county-wide campaign combatting social isolation and loneliness.Why Connection MattersHuman beings are biologically wired for connection. Over many years, our brains have adapted to expect being close to others.

What is Loneliness?

Loneliness occurs when we experience a perceived lack of meaningful connection; the connection we want doesn’t match what we are getting. This makes it hard to tell when other people are lonely and to understand why we personally feel lonely–because loneliness can be felt even while surrounded by other people.

Why does this matter?

4 in 5Young adults (18-24) reported feeling lonely at least some of the time in 2021.2 in 5Aging adults (66+) reported feeling lonely at least some of the time in 2021.20%Of people who are lonely or isolated recognize it as the major problem it is. These experiences are far more widespread and common than we realize.These estimates are scary, because lacking social connection hurts our health & wellbeing.