Our Purpose
Why Social Connection Matters…
We, as humans, are social beings. Our brains and bodies are wired for relationships – affecting our health, ability to perform, and life-span. The World Health Organization (WHO) report, “From Loneliness to Social Connection – Charting a Path to Healthy Societies” confirms that social connection is critical to our total well-being calling on all forms of leadership to pay attention and act.
California Love, California Strong answers this call cultivating togetherness between residents, their community, and leadership across the state, strengthening a deeper sense of belonging through self care, service, and social connection.
Healthy Social Connection Supports:
Physical and mental health
Regulate stress
Give us meaning and identity
Build resilience
Grow our sense of neighborism
Foster health & wellbeing within our communities
Our Partners
Power of Intersection
Together, we are building a stronger and more connected California providing services through existing programs available in community, local, and state agencies.
The Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications
The Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement
The California Health & Human Services Agency
The Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative
The California Department of Aging
The California State Library
California Volunteers
The Antidote to Loneliness is Connection – Experience California Love, California Strong.
The Antidote to Loneliness is Connection – Experience California Love, California Strong.The Antidote to Loneliness is Connection – Experience California Love, California Strong.The Antidote to Loneliness is Connection – Experience California Love, California Strong.The Antidote to Loneliness is Connection – Experience California Love, California Strong.The Antidote to Loneliness is Connection – Experience California Love, California Strong.The Antidote to Loneliness is Connection – Experience California Love, California Strong.The Antidote to Loneliness is Connection – Experience California Love, California Strong.The Antidote to Loneliness is Connection – Experience California Love, California Strong.The Antidote to Loneliness is Connection – Experience California Love, California Strong.The Antidote to Loneliness is Connection – Experience California Love, California Strong.
First Partner’s Initiatives
California’s First Partner, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, is committed to fostering inclusive communities statewide. Learn about her statewide key initiatives:
California For All Women
California For All Kids
California For All Communities
First Partners Book Club
California Partner Project
Our Events
Join Us California!
California Love, California Strong hosts monthly events rooted in self-care, service and social connection. These events bring together local and state leaders, community members, and volunteers to connect with resources, one another, and volunteer opportunities. We’re building belonging, community by community.
Learn when and where our next event will occur
The Ultimate Kick-Off:
Empowering Women & Girls Through Sport
Celebrating Libraries and Librarians:
The Stewards of Our Stories
