Connected Communities: Unlocking Success Through Social Capital, Trust, and Equity

Strong social bonds are crucial for long-term community success and building public trust. But civic connections rely on much more than volunteering, occasional bake sales, and town hall meetings. Truly healthy community ties encourage cooperation, a sense of belonging, and improved quality of life for everyone. 

So Polco, in partnership with the Telosa Community Foundation, has developed a groundbreaking assessment, the Community Connections Index (CCI), to help local governments empower social connectedness. This tool equips leaders to make data-driven decisions and measurable improvements in equity, inclusion, and overall community well-being.

Fifty years of research proves that stronger social bonds are key to community health, happiness, safety, and prosperity. In this webinar recording, learn more about how you can drive public trust and connections.

Webinar Takeaways:

• Strengthening trust and collaboration between residents and local leaders creates better overall community outcomes.
• Leaders can empower inclusive and equitable growth through data-driven decision-making.
• The Community Connections Index (CCI) is an essential community-building and performance measurement resource for leaders to make lasting, positive change.

Speakers:

• Christa Daniels, Senior Advisor, Telosa Community Foundation; Program Director and Faculty at Antioch University New England
• Tom Rossman, Historian & Senior Advisor, Telosa Community Foundation
• Carl Eppich, Senior Advisor, Telosa Community Foundation; Professional Planner
• Jon Mallon, Project Lead & CEO, Telosa Community Foundation
• Michelle Kobayashi, Principal Research Strategist at Polco
• Angelica Wedell, Communications and Marketing Director at Polco (host)

Learn more and access the Community Connections Index: A Guidebook to Measure Community Connections

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